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Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), General Surgery and General Practice

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

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), genitourinary cancer, prostate problems, and more.

200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

(858) 657-7876

Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD is an urologist in San Diego, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), general surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

Address:

200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

6655 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120

Some issues Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD 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.

doctor visit	314
foreign body removal	18
lab tests	29
minimally invasive procedures	49
urologic procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	44
Hispanic	150
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	46
Less than 65	152

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	730
foreign body removal	31
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	167
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	167

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	33
Hispanic	146
Asian	41
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	54
Less than 65	123

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	808
minimally invasive procedures	128
minor procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	128

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	40
Hispanic	173
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	788
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	10
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	132

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	41
Hispanic	153
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	46
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	685
foreign body removal	11
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	153
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	153

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	46
Hispanic	112
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	39
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	498
minimally invasive procedures	95
minor procedures	10
urologic procedures	95

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	24
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	32
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

doctor visit	1161
minimally invasive procedures	259
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	259

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	712
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
lab tests	29
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	142
minor procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	142

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	156
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	81
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	71
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

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

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Ronald Woo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$741 SPEEDICATH $552	CONTINENCE CARE $190
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$205 Micra $205
Boston Scientific Corporation	$152 LITHOVUE $98	SWISS LITHOCLAST ULTRA $19	SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $18	Greenlight $17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$110 OPDIVO $110
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$94 XIAFLEX $76	Aveed $18
Other	$424 Urolift System $76	GENTLECATH $48	Sprix $40	ORGOVYX $39	AMS 700 Series $34	Other $186

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,289
Education	$437

Biography

Dr. Jason Woo sees patients in San Diego, CA. His medical specialties are general practice, general surgery, and urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Woo include erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Woo's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. His practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by UC San Diego Health.