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Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD

(Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1975)

Professional interests include: prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney problems, and more.

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 273-6815

Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD is an urologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD is affiliated with UF Health and FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC.

Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News

"Li-Ming Su, M.D., named chair of the UF department of urology", UF Health

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

core needle prostate biopsy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD performed more core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

post void residual study

In 2012, Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD performed more biopsy, and post void residual study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	56
catheterization	114
chemotherapy	56
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1140
foreign body removal	22
lab tests	946
minimally invasive procedures	223
minor procedures	13
urologic procedures	665

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	69
catheterization	87
chemotherapy	69
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1479
foreign body removal	25
lab tests	1476
minimally invasive procedures	249
minor procedures	17
urologic procedures	955

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	844
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	152
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	87
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	40
catheterization	97
chemotherapy	40
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1403
foreign body removal	32
lab tests	1371
minimally invasive procedures	213
minor procedures	14
suprapubic catheter replacement	26
urologic procedures	939

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	770
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	137
Hispanic	28
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	95
Less than 65	223

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
catheterization	92
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1270
foreign body removal	16
lab tests	1160
minimally invasive procedures	168
minor procedures	21
suprapubic catheter replacement	32
urologic procedures	309

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1402
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1398
Black	256
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	702
From 75 to 84	548
85 and over	158
Less than 65	360

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	58
catheterization	98
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1291
lab tests	1183
minimally invasive procedures	169
minor procedures	19
suprapubic catheter replacement	28
urologic procedures	789

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	723
Black	127
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	88
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	45
catheterization	60
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1229
foreign body removal	13
lab tests	1088
minimally invasive procedures	184
minor procedures	21
suprapubic catheter replacement	29
urologic procedures	888

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	674
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	100
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	75
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
blood draw	50
catheterization	70
chemotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1315
lab tests	1182
minimally invasive procedures	170
minor procedures	23
potassium test	21
suprapubic catheter replacement	14
urologic procedures	953

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	717
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	754
Black	114
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	74
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	55
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1239
lab tests	1117
minimally invasive procedures	175
minor procedures	39
potassium test	32
urologic procedures	932

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	726
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	91
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	76
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	57
catheterization	55
chemotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	969
foreign body removal	24
lab tests	898
minimally invasive procedures	164
minor procedures	57
potassium test	19
urologic procedures	767

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	625
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	80
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	63
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
blood draw	29
chemotherapy	70
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	996
foreign body removal	19
lab tests	934
minimally invasive procedures	153
minor procedures	57
potassium test	22
suprapubic catheter replacement	18
urologic procedures	773

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	651
Black	73
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	70
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	928
foreign body removal	21
lab tests	738
minimally invasive procedures	172
minor procedures	40
neurostimulation	38
potassium test	17
urologic procedures	648

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	68
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	45
blood draw	47
catheterization	73
chemotherapy	45
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1205
foreign body removal	21
lab tests	1099
minimally invasive procedures	185
minor procedures	29
neurostimulation	38
potassium test	22
urologic procedures	783

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	707
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	109
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	720
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	291
85 and over	77
Less than 65	147
65 to 74	370

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology - American Board of Urology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1975)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1980)

Board Certification: Urology - American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas F. Stringer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Laser Specialty Medical, LLC	$7,300 $7,300
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$297 XTANDI $213	$85
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$127 Aveed $41	$86
Actavis Pharma Inc	$114 RAPAFLO $114
Boston Scientific Corporation	$113 GENERAL BPH $96	LITHOVUE $17
Other	$685 TESTIM $108	(815) Thiola $100	KEYTRUDA $85	Lupron $85	URO - Extractors $56	Other $251

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$7,300
Food and Beverage	$1,222
Education	$114

Biography

Dr. Thomas Stringer is a Gainesville, FL physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), cystoscopy, and ureter problems. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center, Dr. Stringer attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Stringer has received professional recognition including the following: Presidential Citation Award - American Urological Association (AUA). He is affiliated with UF Health.