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Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
2576 Renfren Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD is an urologist in Eureka, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation and Providence St. Joseph Hospital -Eureka.

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Office Locations

2576 Renfren Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-3257
(707) 445-1027
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Providence St. Joseph Hospital -Eureka

2700 Dolbeer Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-8121
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Some issues Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 56
catheterization 100
chemotherapy 56
diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 1550
hormone therapy 138
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
lab tests 985
minimally invasive procedures 271
minor procedures 26
stent placement (stenting) 45
suprapubic catheter replacement 63
urologic procedures 875

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 74
catheterization 137
chemotherapy 74
doctor visit 1403
hormone therapy 112
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32
lab tests 483
minimally invasive procedures 227
stent placement (stenting) 36
suprapubic catheter replacement 58
urologic procedures 849

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 645
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 723
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 32
Age
From 65 to 74 310
From 75 to 84 289
85 and over 141
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 9
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 32
catheterization 104
chemotherapy 32
cryotherapy 12
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 914
hormone therapy 82
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
lab tests 201
laser treatment 12
minimally invasive procedures 233
minor procedures 14
stent placement (stenting) 26
suprapubic catheter replacement 53
urologic procedures 745

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 661
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 736
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 26
Age
From 65 to 74 330
From 75 to 84 272
85 and over 146
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 45
catheterization 90
chemotherapy 45
doctor visit 703
hormone therapy 38
lab tests 106
minimally invasive procedures 140
urologic procedures 565

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 1090
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1182
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 44
Age
From 65 to 74 506
From 75 to 84 458
85 and over 258
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 2
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 11
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 174
lab tests 92
minimally invasive procedures 24
urologic procedures 127

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 23
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 31
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 156
lab tests 79
minimally invasive procedures 24
urologic procedures 101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 22
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 20
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 18
doctor visit 425
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
lab tests 196
minimally invasive procedures 51
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 262
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 19
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 46
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 291
lab tests 95
minimally invasive procedures 21
urologic procedures 99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 211
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 18
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 34
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated as an urologist in Eureka, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

ablation 20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 51
catheterization 89
chemotherapy 51
cryotherapy 12
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 702
hormone therapy 92
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
lab tests 279
laser treatment 12
minimally invasive procedures 123
minor procedures 20
stent placement (stenting) 29
urologic procedures 443

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD.

Gender
Male 317
Female 65
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 343
Native American / Alaskan Native 13
Hispanic 9
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 133
85 and over 67
Less than 65 27
65 to 74 153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Medical Foundation
Providence St. Joseph Hospital -Eureka

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, Western Health Advantage HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, Partnership Health Plan of California and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA PPO
Western Health Advantage HMO
Blue Shield of California
MultiPlan PPO
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
Interplan PPO
TriWest
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Health Net PPO
Anthem
Coventry PPO
United Healthcare PPO
US Family Health Plan
Aetna Medicare PPO
Partnership Health Plan of California
CoventryFirst Health PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Wallace Dorman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $616 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve
$331 		EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system
$178 		CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PERIMOUNT MAGNA EASE PERICARDIAL BIOPROSTHESIS - AORTIC
$106
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $98 JEVTANA
$98
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. $95 FIRMAGON
$95
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $82 ZYTIGA
$82
Astellas Pharma US Inc $32 Vesicare
$32
Other $39 Urology & Gynecology Products
$17 		Endoscopy Endocutters
$12 		LEVITRA
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $881
Education $82

Biography

Dr. Brian Dorman is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Dorman include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Unfortunately, according to Providence Medical Foundation, Dr. Dorman is not currently accepting new patients.

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