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Dr. Brian Thomas Caldwell, MD is a pediatric urologist in Aurora, CO specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Brian Thomas Caldwell, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, CU Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
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Aurora, CO 80045
1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
4090 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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. Brian Thomas Caldwell, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2008. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2008)
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Thomas Caldwell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$3,000
Da Vinci Surgical System $3,000 |
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Education | $3,000 |
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Dr. Brian Caldwell's specialty is pediatric urology. Dr. Caldwell is a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University and a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. His areas of expertise include kidney stones, incontinence, and bladder problems. Dr. Caldwell's professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, CU Medicine, and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.