How to cite: Cohen, Edward S. “Requests for Same-Gender Providers.” March 10, 2023. Accessed Oct 2026. https://grandroundsinurology.com/requests-for-same-gender-providers/
Requests for Same-Gender Providers – Summary
Edward S. Cohen, MD, discusses the gender disparities in the field of urology, where the representation of women practitioners stands at 10%. Drawing from a comprehensive German study, Dr. Cohen sheds light on how patient preferences for same-sex providers tend to emerge concerning intimate and potentially embarrassing medical concerns.
For consultations alone, the influence of gender preference was relatively diminished, being close to 35%, indicating a shift in patient perspectives further in the treatment process, where same-sex provider preference rises sharply. Unraveling the complexities of patient decision-making, Dr. Cohen emphasizes that professional skill and clinical experience hold paramount significance in shaping patient choices when seeking medical care. He suggests exploring the tremendous potential of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to effectively cater to patients’ unique requirements and enhance access to quality care.
About the 30th Annual Perspectives in Urology: Point Counterpoint conference: Presented by Program Chair and Grand Rounds in Urology Editor-in-Chief E. David Crawford, MD, this conference brought together leading experts in urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to discuss and debate the latest topics in genitourinary cancers, primarily prostate cancer and bladder cancer. This interactive conference offered topical lectures, pro/con debates, interesting-case presentations, interactive panel discussions, and interactive audience and faculty networking.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Edward S. Cohen, MD, FACS, is the President and a member of the Board of Managers of Unio Specialty Care in the greater San Diego area, California, and additionally serves as the President of the larger multi-specialty group, Unio Health Partners. Dr. Cohen specializes in radiology, laser surgery, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, and transurethral needle ablation of the prostate. His clinical expertise includes cancer, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, kidney stones, infertility, prostate disease, vasectomy, and vasectomy reversal.
