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Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH is an urologist in San Jose, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH is affiliated with El Camino Health, Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
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Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery
If an individual's urinary sphincter has weakened, causing their bladder to leak urine when laugh, cough, or sneeze, they may need to have an artificial sphincter surgically inserted. Urinary sphincters are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in. An artificial urinary sphincter performs the same functions as these muscles with its three components:
The cuff is filled with fluid that helps keep the urethra closed. Squeezing the pump moves the fluid from the cuff to the balloon, loosening the cuff and opening the urethra for urine to flow out. After 90 seconds, the balloon automatically transfers the fluid back to the cuff, closing the urethra so that urine cannot leak out.
Surgery to place an artificial sphincter requires two incisions -- one on the abdomen, and the other in the area between the anus and scrotum (men) or in the labia (women). A hospital stay of one to three days is necessary after this operation, and it takes about six weeks for a full recovery.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
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:
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.
Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
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Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 394 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Caleb J. Seufert, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Caleb Seufert is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He works in San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Seufert include bladder cancer, cancer surgery, and cryotherapy. Dr. Seufert is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. Seufert is a graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine and a graduate of Stanford Hospital & Clinics' residency program. He is professionally affiliated with El Camino Health and Sutter Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inMountain View, CA as reported by Sutter Health.
