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Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1990)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

33 Upper Riverdale Road
Riverdale, GA 30274

(770) 991-0020

Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS is an urologist in Riverdale, GA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS is affiliated with Georgia Urology, UROLOGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC and GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA.

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Address:

33 Upper Riverdale Road
Riverdale, GA 30274

Some issues Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS 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.

anorectal procedures	25
blood draw	108
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	829
hormone therapy	771
hospital care	63
injections	741
inpatient care	63
lab tests	836
minimally invasive procedures	62
minor procedures	26
preventive care	11
urologic procedures	121

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	358
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	42
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

anorectal procedures	41
blood draw	46
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	900
hormone therapy	426
hospital care	27
injections	383
inpatient care	27
lab tests	1344
minimally invasive procedures	69
minor procedures	24
potassium test	14
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	213

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	393
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	44
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

anorectal procedures	45
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	872
hormone therapy	92078
hospital care	24
injections	92048
inpatient care	24
lab tests	1481
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	28
potassium test	24
preventive care	12
urologic procedures	201

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	728
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	94
Less than 65	184

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

anorectal procedures	39
blood draw	12
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	798
hormone therapy	54034
hospital care	30
injections	53998
inpatient care	30
lab tests	1452
minimally invasive procedures	52
minor procedures	32
potassium test	19
preventive care	11
urologic procedures	217

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	370
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	50
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

anorectal procedures	72
blood draw	12
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	837
hormone therapy	47284
hospital care	20
injections	47248
inpatient care	20
lab tests	1481
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	38
neurostimulation	84
potassium test	28
urologic procedures	295

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	372
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	44
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

anorectal procedures	100
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	132
doctor visit	839
hormone therapy	35290
hospital care	12
injections	35248
inpatient care	12
lab tests	1652
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	32
potassium test	15
preventive care	15
urologic procedures	375

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	393
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	47
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	28

anorectal procedures	97
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	831
hormone therapy	35296
hospital care	18
injections	35248
inpatient care	18
lab tests	1707
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	17
potassium test	19
preventive care	11
urologic procedures	365

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	413
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	49
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	29

anorectal procedures	65
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	783
hormone therapy	34552
hospital care	10
injections	34498
inpatient care	10
lab tests	1493
minimally invasive procedures	37
minor procedures	14
potassium test	15
urologic procedures	266

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	405
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	50
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

anorectal procedures	115
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	1576
hormone therapy	34590
injections	34498
lab tests	2532
minimally invasive procedures	105
minor procedures	38
potassium test	39
urologic procedures	470

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Riverdale, GA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and urologic procedures.

anorectal procedures	66
blood draw	44
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	919
hormone therapy	37147
hospital care	25
injections	37102
inpatient care	25
lab tests	1554
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	27
neurostimulation	84
potassium test	21
preventive care	12
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	282

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	343
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	42
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	240

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	20
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1990. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1990)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Georgia Urology

UROLOGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC

GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$7,139 STENDRA $6,383	TESTIM $602	XIAFLEX $154
Coloplast Corp	$2,663 TITAN $1,211	MALE INCONTINENCE $750	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $425	SPEEDICATH $168	CONTINENCE CARE $65	Other $43
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,584 Myrbetriq $675	XTANDI $598	Vesicare $475	$835
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,144 AMS 700 $1,207	Rezum $282	GENERAL BPH $143	AMS $122	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $88	Other $302
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	$1,791 Cryo Probe $1,791
Other	$10,824 DAVINCI XI $1,500	XIAFLEX $661	ORGOVYX $650	ZYTIGA $451	Erleada $433	Other $7,129

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,181
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,277
Education	$2,967
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,791
Other	$930

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS.

Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2013	$1,142.94	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2015	$847.90	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP	2014	$728.53	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Darrell Carmen is a Riverdale, GA physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and urinary tract infection (UTI). Dr. Carmen is affiliated with Georgia Urology. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Riverdale, GA. He studied medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrell J. Carmen, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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