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Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: device removal, kidney problems, kidney stones, and more.

6226 East Pima Street Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 298-7200

Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD is an urologist in Tucson, AZ specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, TMC Health, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital and UROLOGY CARE PC.

Office Locations

Address:

6001 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Address:

6226 East Pima Street Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85712

Some issues Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD can help you with:

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.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

anorectal procedures	120
blood draw	199
catheterization	111
diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	1058
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
lab tests	1778
minimally invasive procedures	375
neurostimulation	144
pelvic imaging	70
placement of vaginal support device	14
potassium test	73
stent placement (stenting)	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
urologic procedures	1013

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	705
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	151
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	152
blood draw	187
catheterization	190
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	977
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
lab tests	1765
minimally invasive procedures	419
neurostimulation	173
pelvic imaging	60
potassium test	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
urologic procedures	1123

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	625

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	166
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	176
blood draw	201
catheterization	196
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	961
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lab tests	1884
minimally invasive procedures	662
neurostimulation	410
pelvic imaging	53
potassium test	68
stent placement (stenting)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	53
urologic procedures	1282

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	1292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1502
Black	0
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	716
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	324
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	148
blood draw	231
catheterization	203
diagnostic procedures	159
doctor visit	1398
foreign body removal	14
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	2275
minimally invasive procedures	747
minor procedures	12
neurostimulation	444
pelvic imaging	83
potassium test	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	83
urologic procedures	1382

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	798

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	14
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	209
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	194
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	152
blood draw	225
catheterization	216
diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	1679
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	2049
minimally invasive procedures	916
neurostimulation	642
pelvic imaging	102
potassium test	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	102
urologic procedures	1401

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	904
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	166
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	172
blood draw	187
catheterization	251
diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	1318
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	1742
minimally invasive procedures	1058
neurostimulation	750
pelvic imaging	48
potassium test	108
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
urologic procedures	1393

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	11
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	145
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	127
blood draw	162
catheterization	206
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	1220
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	1610
minimally invasive procedures	726
neurostimulation	507
pelvic imaging	49
potassium test	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
urologic procedures	1234

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	134
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	301
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	140
blood draw	404
catheterization	408
chemotherapy	140
diagnostic procedures	299
doctor visit	2622
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	3435
minimally invasive procedures	1566
neurostimulation	982
pelvic imaging	94
potassium test	228
ultrasound (sonogram)	94
urologic procedures	2859

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD treated as an urologist in Tucson, AZ were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

anorectal procedures	168
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	140
blood draw	225
catheterization	222
chemotherapy	140
diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	1423
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lab tests	2083
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	813
minor procedures	12
neurostimulation	505
pelvic imaging	71
potassium test	104
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	71
urologic procedures	1470

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	621

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	721
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	52
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	299
85 and over	148
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	339

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at University of California San DiegoCA. She has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of California San DiegoCA

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carondelet Health Network

TMC Health

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

UROLOGY CARE PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Iris Bat-Sheva Bernstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$2,427 ALTIS $1,876	RESTORELLE $175	TITAN $96	SPEEDICATH $83	CONTINENCE CARE $70	Other $128
Teleflex LLC	$1,929 Urolift $1,126	Urolift System $803
NeoTract Inc.	$1,260 Urolift $1,080	Urolift - UL400 $180
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,071 GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $379	GENERAL FEMALE SUI $203	Solyx $174	PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $87	SPECTRA SYSTEM $79	Other $149
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$901 Vesicare $323	Myrbetriq $255	XTANDI $150	MYCAMINE $7	$165
Other	$3,780 Desara $346	INTERSTIM $273	Osphena $218	XTANDI $215	LYNPARZA $196	Other $2,531

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,746
Travel and Lodging	$3,885
Education	$737

Biography

Dr. Iris Bernstein specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Bernstein is professionally affiliated with Carondelet Health Network and TMC Health. She studied medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine.