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Dr. John C. Pope IV, MD is an urologist in Nashville, TN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), pediatric urology, general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1989 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. John C. Pope IV, MD is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Children's Urology.
2200 Children's Way 4th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
1003 Reserve Boulevard Suite 110b, Vanderbilt Children's Urology Spring Hill
Spring Hill, TN 37174
37 Sandstone Circle Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
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. John C. Pope IV, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Urology - American Board of Urology, Pediatric Urology - American Board of Urology and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1989)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1991)
Board Certification: Urology - American Board of Urology, Pediatric Urology - American Board of Urology (1999)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John C. Pope IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Palette Life Sciences, Inc. |
$204
DEFLUX $204 |
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Coloplast Corp |
$179
CONTINENCE CARE $137 |
SELF-CATH $42 |
Stryker Corporation |
$24
New Product Development $24 |
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SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC |
$24
Osteoarthritis of the knee $24 |
Food and Beverage | $342 |
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Education | $89 |
Dr. John Pope specializes in general practice, general pediatrics, and pediatric urology and practices in Spring Hill, TN, Jackson, TN, and Nashville, TN. Clinical interests for Dr. Pope include genitourinary reconstruction, neurogenic bladder, and kidney stones. He is professionally affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Dr. Pope obtained his medical school training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and performed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.