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Dr. David Charles Arend, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, and more.

201 W 69th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 336-0635

Dr. David Charles Arend, MD is an urologist in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. David Charles Arend, MD is affiliated with UROLOGY SPECIALISTS CHARTERED and ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER.

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201 W 69th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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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.

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
anorectal procedures	13
blood draw	281
cancer surgery	10
catheterization	71
CT scan	75
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	819
foreign body removal	30
hormone therapy	59
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	879
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	331
minor procedures	29
pelvic imaging	74
stent placement (stenting)	85
suprapubic catheter replacement	43
urologic procedures	700

**Gender**
Male	655
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	121
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	72
ablation	22
blood draw	258
cancer surgery	20
catheterization	40
cryotherapy	12
CT scan	73
diagnostic procedures	48
dissection	15
doctor visit	853
excision	15
foreign body removal	40
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	794
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	384
minor procedures	37
pelvic imaging	72
pelvic surgery	15
stent placement (stenting)	68
suprapubic catheter replacement	30
urologic procedures	706

**Gender**
Male	629
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	115
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	68
blood draw	275
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	33
CT scan	69
diagnostic procedures	34
dissection	15
doctor visit	856
excision	15
foreign body removal	42
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	755
laser treatment	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	21
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	375
minor procedures	36
pelvic imaging	68
pelvic surgery	15
stent placement (stenting)	99
suprapubic catheter replacement	40
urologic procedures	695

**Gender**
Male	1306
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	750
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	222
Less than 65	150

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	66
blood draw	269
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	48
CT scan	67
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	14
doctor visit	854
excision	14
foreign body removal	33
hormone therapy	65
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lab tests	674
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	300
minor procedures	30
pelvic imaging	66
pelvic surgery	14
stent placement (stenting)	77
suprapubic catheter replacement	36
urologic procedures	642

**Gender**
Male	643
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	100
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	29

abdominal imaging	58
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	44
blood draw	279
catheterization	44
chemotherapy	44
CT scan	59
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	916
foreign body removal	42
hormone therapy	48
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
lab tests	780
laser treatment	21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	315
minor procedures	24
pelvic imaging	58
preventive care	10
stent placement (stenting)	90
suprapubic catheter replacement	47
urologic procedures	750

**Gender**
Male	711
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	95
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	55
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	32
blood draw	294
cancer surgery	13
catheterization	32
chemotherapy	32
CT scan	56
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	12
doctor visit	963
excision	12
foreign body removal	40
hormone therapy	47
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	731
laser treatment	21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	345
minor procedures	30
pelvic imaging	55
pelvic surgery	12
preventive care	10
stent placement (stenting)	87
suprapubic catheter replacement	51
urologic procedures	733

**Gender**
Male	761
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	897
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	92
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

abdominal imaging	58
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
blood draw	335
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	29
chemotherapy	20
CT scan	59
diagnostic procedures	36
dissection	15
doctor visit	917
excision	15
foreign body removal	30
hormone therapy	46
lab tests	715
laser treatment	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	21
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	301
minor procedures	38
pelvic imaging	58
pelvic surgery	15
stent placement (stenting)	52
suprapubic catheter replacement	47
urologic procedures	642

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	902
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	103
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	67
ablation	15
blood draw	246
cancer surgery	13
catheterization	18
CT scan	50
diagnostic procedures	44
dissection	13
doctor visit	724
excision	13
foreign body removal	27
hormone therapy	46
lab tests	512
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	308
minor procedures	46
pelvic imaging	49
pelvic surgery	13
stent placement (stenting)	63
suprapubic catheter replacement	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	540

**Gender**
Male	663
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	77
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	32

abdominal imaging	162
ablation	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	61
blood draw	635
cancer surgery	23
catheterization	48
chemotherapy	61
cryotherapy	11
CT scan	114
diagnostic procedures	81
dissection	22
doctor visit	1543
excision	22
foreign body removal	66
hormone therapy	132
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	1170
laser treatment	50
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	39
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	668
minor procedures	83
pelvic imaging	127
pelvic surgery	22
stent placement (stenting)	133
suprapubic catheter replacement	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	61
urologic procedures	1253

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Charles Arend, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Charles Arend, MD treated as an urologist in Sioux Falls, SD were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	76
ablation	19
anorectal procedures	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	39
blood draw	319
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	40
chemotherapy	39
cryotherapy	11
CT scan	69
diagnostic procedures	42
dissection	15
doctor visit	940
excision	15
foreign body removal	38
hormone therapy	60
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	779
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	21
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	374
minor procedures	39
pelvic imaging	70
pelvic surgery	15
preventive care	10
stent placement (stenting)	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
urologic procedures	746

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Charles Arend, MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	739
Native American / Alaskan Native	8
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	259
85 and over	92
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	362

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Charles Arend, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	22
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David Charles Arend, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 2003. He has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (2003)

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Charles Arend, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UROLOGY SPECIALISTS CHARTERED

ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NxThera, Inc.	$342 Rezum $330	$12
Boston Scientific Corporation	$210 ADVANCE $111	Advantage System $29	SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $21	AMS $21	Lumenis Pulse 120H $16	Other $12
180 Medical, Inc.	$129 GENTLECATH $84	CURE CATHETER $45
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$94 FIRMAGON $80	NOCDURNA $14
Coloplast Corp	$66 CONTINENCE CARE $54	SPEEDICATH $12
Other	$434 BOTOX $60	XTANDI $43	XGEVA $40	Urolift - UL400 $27	Erleada $25	Other $239

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$906
Gift	$288
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. David Arend practices urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Arend's clinical interests include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He attended medical school at the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. He welcomes new patients at his office inSioux Falls, SD as reported by Doctor.com.

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