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Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney cancer, and more.

1320 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

(330) 456-6760

Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD is an urologist in Canton, OH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

1320 Mercy Drive Nw
Canton, OH 44708

Address:

2600 Tuscarawas Street West Suite 400
Canton, OH 44708

Some issues Dr. Christopher John Lohr, 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.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lab tests	81
minimally invasive procedures	14
urologic procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	360
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	227
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	10
urologic procedures	178

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	116
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	657
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
lab tests	376
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	22
urologic procedures	231

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	95
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	775
hormone therapy	43
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
lab tests	396
minimally invasive procedures	113
minor procedures	30
urologic procedures	299

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	96
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	769
hormone therapy	42
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
lab tests	475
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	12
potassium test	25
urologic procedures	320

**Gender**
Male	606
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	100
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	638
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
lab tests	372
minimally invasive procedures	83
minor procedures	13
urologic procedures	304

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	81
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	487
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
lab tests	173
minimally invasive procedures	60
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	171

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	66
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	28

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	930
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	24
minimally invasive procedures	166
minor procedures	29
urologic procedures	162

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD treated as an urologist in Canton, OH were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	594
hormone therapy	40
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
lab tests	300
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	24
minimally invasive procedures	81
minor procedures	18
potassium test	25
urologic procedures	216

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	346
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	57
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	171

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Akron General Medical Center. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Akron General Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher John Lohr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$867 Vesicare $296	Myrbetriq $281	XTANDI $186	$104
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$446 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $399	INTERSTIM $47
Teleflex LLC	$128 Urolift $128
AbbVie, Inc.	$123 Lupron $81	Lupron Depot $29	Androgel $14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$110 XIAFLEX $110
Other	$729 STENDRA $96	PROVENGE $70	(815) Thiola $50	AQUORAL $45	XTANDI $42	Other $425

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,288
Education	$115

Biography

Dr. Christopher Lohr's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Lohr trained at Akron General Medical Center for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Lohr include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and erectile dysfunction (impotence). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Mercy Hospital.