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Amanda Valdez, PA

(503 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: cancer, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, bladder problems, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1800

Amanda Valdez, PA is in Aurora, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Amanda Valdez, PA is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Amanda Valdez, PA can help you with:

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:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

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.

doctor visit	618

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	51
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	23
Less than 65	129

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	621

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	47
Hispanic	53
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	594

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	98
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	72
Less than 65	224

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	575

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	34
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	27
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

doctor visit	651

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	39
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	40
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

doctor visit	637

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	49
Hispanic	39
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	40
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

doctor visit	679

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	46
Hispanic	54
Asian	24
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	36
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

doctor visit	542

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	49
Hispanic	48
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	43
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1101

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Amanda Valdez, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	669

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amanda Valdez, PA.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	265
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	91
Less than 65	98
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amanda Valdez, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Amanda Valdez, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Amanda Valdez, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Amanda Valdez, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 503 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Amanda Valdez, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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Biography

Ms. Amanda Valdez specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). In her practice, she is particularly interested in prostate problems, genitourinary cancer, and kidney stones. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Ms. Valdez is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine.