When urinary, erectile and reproductive issues develop in the penis, they can affect both daily life and long‑term plans. Our urology team has expertise in treating a wide range of penis conditions. We’re here to help you restore your quality of life.
Starting Your Care Journey
Signs & Symptoms
The penis has many important roles. It:
- Allows urine to flow away from the bladder (through the urethra) to leave the body
- Enables males to experience sexual pleasure
- Transports and discharges sperm and protective fluid (semen) during sex
When penis conditions develop, they can impact your health and quality of life. The urology specialists at Cedars‑Sinai treat a range of conditions that affect your penis, including:
- Balanitis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Meatal stenosis
- Penile cancer
- Peyronie's disease
- Phimosis and paraphimosis
You may experience a variety of symptoms depending on your condition, including:
- Inability to get or maintain an erection
- Changes in skin color
- Changes in the way an erection looks
- Discharge under the foreskin, with or without an odor
- Pain in the penis or during erection
- Red, velvet‑like rash under the foreskin
- Skin thickening or tissue growth
- Small and crusty bumps
- Swelling at the tip of the penis or in the groin area
- Ulcer, sore or growth on the penis, especially on the glans or foreskin
Diagnosis
Treatment
Our urology team has diverse skills and specialized training across many areas. We offer personalized care from dedicated providers for a wide range of urological conditions.
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Cedars‑Sinai Urology is proud to be consistently ranked among the top urology programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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Cedars‑Sinai researchers are always investigating new treatments, techniques and technologies to improve the care we can provide to our patients. We translate our biomedical discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.
Urologic Disease Research
Our researchers are dedicated to advancing the field of urology care through research and education. Through our efforts to study and understand urologic diseases, we can work to improve patients’ care options.
Clinical Trials for Urologic Diseases
Our clinical trials allow us to evaluate new medications, treatments and technologies that may revolutionize the care we can provide patients with disorders affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
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Urology Residency
Our five‑year, ACGME-accredited program provides comprehensive training in all areas of urology, as well as specialized training in current therapeutic modalities.
Clinical Rotations
Our clinical rotations provide students with broad experience and in‑depth knowledge for diagnosing and managing common and complex problems and diseases relating to urology care.
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Get Help Today
Call the General Urology team directly at 310‑423-4700,
Monday‑Friday, 8 am-5 pm PT.
You can also have us call you back at your convenience.