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Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD

Accepting New Patients

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Dartmouth Medical School

Professional interests include: bladder problems, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), minimally invasive surgery, and more.

301 W BASTANCHURY ROAD SUITE 180
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 870-5970

Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD is an urologist in Fullerton, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, UROLOGICAL MEDICAL GROUP OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude.

Office Locations

Address:

301 W BASTANCHURY ROAD SUITE 180
Fullerton, CA 92835

Address:

16960 Bastanchury Road Suite F
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Some issues Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, 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.

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.

In The News

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abdominal imaging	35
anorectal procedures	48
catheterization	67
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	713
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	188
minimally invasive procedures	167
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	36
potassium test	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
urologic procedures	506

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	74
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

abdominal imaging	81
anorectal procedures	35
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	712
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	183
minimally invasive procedures	139
minor procedures	19
pelvic imaging	81
potassium test	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	147
urologic procedures	366
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	88
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	86
anorectal procedures	42
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	37
catheterization	15
chemotherapy	37
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	1060
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	16
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	169
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	228
minor procedures	31
pelvic imaging	89
potassium test	70
radiation therapy	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	143
urologic procedures	548
vascular procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	786
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	78
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	190
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	103
anorectal procedures	35
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
catheterization	40
chemotherapy	36
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	1098
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	232
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	10
minimally invasive procedures	248
minor procedures	39
pelvic imaging	106
potassium test	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	167
urologic procedures	524
vascular procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	85
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

abdominal imaging	115
anorectal procedures	34
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1046
lab tests	227
minimally invasive procedures	196
minor procedures	17
pelvic imaging	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
urologic procedures	465
vascular procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	90
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	71
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	65
anorectal procedures	29
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	870
hormone therapy	13
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	186
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	18
pelvic imaging	53
potassium test	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	88
urologic procedures	360
vascular procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	69
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	93
anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	815
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	118
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	22
pelvic imaging	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	131
urologic procedures	244
vascular procedures	56

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	63
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	197
anorectal procedures	37
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	1815
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	212
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	308
minor procedures	36
pelvic imaging	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	292
urologic procedures	586
vascular procedures	109

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD treated as an urologist in Fullerton, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	97
ablation	10
anorectal procedures	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
catheterization	36
chemotherapy	36
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	1006
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	15
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	190
laser treatment	10
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	198
minor procedures	24
pelvic imaging	97
potassium test	46
radiation therapy	6
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
urologic procedures	449
vascular procedures	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	327
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	66
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	18
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Medical Foundation

UROLOGICAL MEDICAL GROUP OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Insurance Plan.

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According to our sources, Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NeoTract Inc.	$21,956 Urolift $21,682	Urolift - UL400 $274
Axonics, Inc.	$878 Axonics $683	Axonics r-SNM System $171	Bulkamid $24
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$541 Vesicare $410	XTANDI $99	Myrbetriq $31
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$269 INTERSTIM $151	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $118
NxThera, Inc.	$239 Rezum $239
Other	$308 ORGOVYX $37	BOTOX $37	Rezum $35	TRINITY $22	Urolift $21	Other $157

**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	$18,000
Food and Beverage	$2,954
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$491
Gift	$230
Other	$15

Biography

Dr. Michael Gazzaniga's medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Gazzaniga include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Gazzaniga can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He studied medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Gazzaniga trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact his office in.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Scott Gazzaniga, MD From 2013 - 2021

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