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Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones

1101 Madison Street Suite 1400
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 386-6266

Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC is an urologist in Seattle, WA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC is affiliated with Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Madison Street Suite 1400
Seattle, WA 98104

Some issues Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC 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.

blood draw	79
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	463
lab tests	395
minimally invasive procedures	90
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	187

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	50
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

blood draw	74
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	457
lab tests	444
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	14
urologic procedures	192

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

blood draw	68
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	444
lab tests	326
minimally invasive procedures	80
minor procedures	18
urologic procedures	197

**Gender**
Male	526
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	66
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

ablation	10
blood draw	68
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	445
lab tests	320
minimally invasive procedures	104
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	217

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	40
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

blood draw	89
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	492
lab tests	493
minimally invasive procedures	114
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	237

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	15
Hispanic	11
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	31

blood draw	93
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	427
lab tests	459
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	10
urologic procedures	226

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	29

doctor visit	214
lab tests	80
minimally invasive procedures	48
urologic procedures	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	537
lab tests	170
minimally invasive procedures	121
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	183

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	16
ablation	10
blood draw	83
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	447
lab tests	349
minimally invasive procedures	92
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	193
vascular procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC.

**Gender**
Female	23
Male	228

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	229
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	92
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Education & Training

He has a state license in Washington.

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Health Services

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Kenneth Kuan, MD, BSC, FRCSC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$38,800 AMS $22,654	ADVANCE $11,768	AMS 700 $1,441	GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $936	GENERAL - THERAPIES $613	Other $1,388
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$21,049 STENDRA $20,890	TESTIM $118	TESTOPEL $41
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$4,608 FIRMAGON $4,541	NOCDURNA $67
Coloplast Corp	$1,691 TITAN $1,313	CONTINENCE CARE $103	GENESIS $77	TOROSA $69	ALTIS $47	Other $82
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,379 XTANDI $489	Myrbetriq $338	Vesicare $118	Veozah $50	Astagraf $22	Other $362
Other	$6,829 M-Turbo Ultrasound System $500	ZYTIGA $429	XTANDI $390	PROVENGE $300	Erleada $277	Other $4,933

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$38,348
Food and Beverage	$14,117
Consulting Fee	$14,000
Travel and Lodging	$7,214
Education	$499
Other	$179

Biography

Dr. James Kuan sees patients in Seattle, WA. His medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Kuan's clinical interests encompass benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and kidney stones. He is affiliated with Swedish Health Services. He has an open panel in Seattle, WA according to Doctor.com.

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