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Scott Tobis, MD

Board Certified Urologist

Dr. Scott Tobis is a board certified Urologist. With more than seven years of experience, he specializes in treating patients for urologic conditions such as urologic cancers, prostate enlargement, vasectomy, kidney stones, frequent/urgent urination, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and blood in the urine. Dr. Tobis holds a BS in Cellular and Developmental Biology from The University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MD from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Urologic Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his fellowship in Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery at The City of Hope National Medical Center. Dr. Tobis is a diplomat of the American Board of Urology.

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How to

Pull Your Foreskin Back Without Pain

Is your foreskin tight and painful when you try to pull it back? Tight foreskin can be the result of inflammation, infection, or poor hygiene. Fortunately, you may be able to stretch your foreskin to reduce the tightness...

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Do Phimosis Stretching

If your foreskin is too tight and causes you pain, you are not alone. Phimosis is a medical condition when a man has a tight foreskin and cannot retract the foreskin or move it below the head of the penis. This can be pa...

The Right Ways to Treat a Male Yeast Infection at Home

Self-treat a yeast infection (and learn when to see a doctor)While it is more common for females to get yeast infections, it is also possible for males to contract a genital yeast infection, usually after having unprotec...

How to

Apply Testosterone Cream

Testosterone topical cream (which is actually more gel-like) is used to treat people whose bodies don't make enough natural testosterone—a condition called hypogonadism—and as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for tr...

How to Reduce Albumin in Urine: Lifestyle Changes & Best Treatments

Improve your kidney health with these medically-backed remedies Studies show that if there are excessive amounts of albumin (a globular protein produced by your liver) in your urine, it could be an indicator of kidney da...

How to

Dissolve Uric Acid Crystals

If you've been experiencing sudden intense joint pain and lingering discomfort, you may be suffering from a type of arthritis called gout. Gout can be caused by high uric acid levels. Uric acid, a compound crystal, is us...

How to

Increase GFR

Your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measurement of how much blood passes through your kidneys each minute. If your GFR is too low, it means that your kidneys aren't working well and your body is retaining toxins. ...

How to

Collect a Sterile Urine Sample

When you’re submitting urine for testing, it’s important that your sample is sterile so that your test results are accurate. Fortunately, it’s a pretty simple process. Before you take your sample, it’s important ...

How to

Detect Blood in Urine

Experts agree that you need to see a doctor right away if you notice blood in your urine, but try not to worry because the cause might be harmless. Blood in your urine may mean you have a condition called hematuria. Rese...

How to

Pass a Kidney Stone

Research shows that while kidney stones can cause moderate to severe pain, they fortunately almost never lead to permanent damage or complications. Although they're uncomfortable, most kidney stones are small enough to p...

How to

Get Rid of a UTI Without Medication

UTIs (Urinary Tract infections) can be a real bummer. It is characterized by the urgent need to 'go' but little to nothing coming out. Urination may be painful or itchy. Urine can be cloudy and foul-smelling. In seriou...