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Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: low testosterone (male hypogonadism), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

1330 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

(330) 456-6760

Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD is an urologist in Akron, OH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Hospital Urgent and Outpatient Care, Jackson and Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building.

Office Locations

Address:

95 ARCH STREET SUITE 165
Akron, OH 44304

Address:

1330 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

Address:

7337 Caritas Circle Nw
Massillon, OH 44646

Some issues Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

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.

abdominal imaging	74
blood draw	256
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	902
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
lab tests	894
minimally invasive procedures	135
minor procedures	23
pelvic imaging	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	192
urologic procedures	198

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	84
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	68
blood draw	226
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	715
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
lab tests	616
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	20
pelvic imaging	84
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	152
urologic procedures	157

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	77
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	29

abdominal imaging	60
ablation	12
blood draw	165
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	721
hormone therapy	53
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
lab tests	648
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	18
pelvic imaging	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
urologic procedures	172

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	152
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	64
ablation	13
anorectal procedures	21
blood draw	24
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	803
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lab tests	726
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	138
minor procedures	24
pelvic imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
urologic procedures	263

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	72
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

abdominal imaging	52
ablation	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	764
hormone therapy	36
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
lab tests	665
minimally invasive procedures	138
minor procedures	26
pelvic imaging	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	166
urologic procedures	147

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	70
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	61
ablation	10
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	717
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	40
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
lab tests	599
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	147
minor procedures	19
pelvic imaging	135
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
urologic procedures	142

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	61
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	29

abdominal imaging	72
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	663
hormone therapy	39
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
lab tests	522
minimally invasive procedures	103
minor procedures	27
pelvic imaging	138
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
urologic procedures	111

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	60
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	66
anorectal procedures	17
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	567
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
lab tests	418
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	70
minor procedures	15
pelvic imaging	116
preventive care	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	182
urologic procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	41
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	105
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	1027
foreign body removal	16
hormone therapy	22
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
lab tests	818
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	12
pelvic imaging	192
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	297
urologic procedures	208

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	69
ablation	14
anorectal procedures	20
blood draw	167
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	764
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	40
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
lab tests	656
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	131
minor procedures	20
pelvic imaging	116
preventive care	18
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	185
urologic procedures	168

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	334
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	61
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	21
Dementia	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital (1974)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bechara George Tabet, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Mercy Hospital Urgent and Outpatient Care, Jackson

Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,317 XTANDI $868	Myrbetriq $756	Vesicare $312	$381
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$705 XIAFLEX $646	Aveed $40	TESTOPEL $19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$679 ZYTIGA $458	Erleada $158	$63
NxThera, Inc.	$433 Rezum $415	$18
Amgen Inc.	$419 XGEVA $320	$99
Other	$3,726 INTERSTIM $401	PROVENGE $363	Lupron $361	BOTOX $144	ORGOVYX $139	Other $2,318

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,098
Education	$724
Gift	$356
Consulting Fee	$100

Biography

Dr. Bechara Tabet's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Tabet's training includes residency programs at New York Methodist Hospital and a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College. His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Tabet welcomes new patients at his office inAkron, OH as reported by Doctor.com.