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Dr. Hillary L. Copp, MD, MS is a pediatric urologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in pediatric urology and general practice. She graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Hillary L. Copp, MD, MS is affiliated with UCSF Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, UCSF Medical Group, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Hill Physicians, Marin General Hospital and Urology Clinic.
1825 Fourth Street Fifth Floor, 5b
San Francisco, CA 94158
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San Francisco, CA 94143
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Oakland, CA 94609
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San Francisco, CA 94143
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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.
Dr. Hillary L. Copp, MD, MS graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2002)
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Hillary L. Copp, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health and Canopy Health.
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Dr. Hillary Copp is a specialist in general practice and pediatric urology in San Francisco, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, and Fremont, CA. Her areas of expertise include vesicoureteral reflux, enuresis (bed wetting), and inguinal hernia. She is professionally affiliated with UCSF Medical Group, Marin General Hospital, and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Dr. Copp appears to be an in-network provider for Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Hill Physicians, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Oakland, CA. Dr. Copp attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Dr. Copp has received the distinction of Top Doctor Marin Magazine.
