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Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

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

120 N. 7th Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201

(717) 217-6803

Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD is an urologist in Chambersburg, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD is affiliated with WellSpan Medical Group and SUMMIT PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

120 N. 7th Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Some issues Dr. Mohan Verghese, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Mohan Verghese, director of urologic oncology at the Washington Hospital Center in Northwest, uses a cryosurgical technique to excise cancerous prostates from patients.”—"Surviving prostate cancer", The Washington Times, May 2005

doctor visit	514
minimally invasive procedures	55
urologic procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	240
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	38

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	225
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

doctor visit	299
minimally invasive procedures	67
urologic procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	370
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	80
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

doctor visit	263
minimally invasive procedures	36
urologic procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	31
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	35

doctor visit	121
minimally invasive procedures	17
urologic procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

doctor visit	82
minimally invasive procedures	8
urologic procedures	6

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

lab tests	14

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	151
lab tests	119
minimally invasive procedures	19
urologic procedures	77

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

catheterization	32
doctor visit	852
hormone therapy	47
lab tests	475
minimally invasive procedures	177
urologic procedures	483

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD treated as an urologist in Chambersburg, PA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

ablation	19
catheterization	32
cryotherapy	19
doctor visit	344
hormone therapy	47
lab tests	202
laser treatment	19
minimally invasive procedures	63
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	109
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	72
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	75
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	21
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Christian Medical College, Vellore. He has a state license in District of Columbia.

Residency: Christian Medical College, Vellore (1976)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mohan Verghese, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WellSpan Medical Group

SUMMIT PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Photocure Inc	$306 Cysview $306
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$213 Da Vinci Surgical System $213
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$113 Vesicare $16	$96
American Medical Systems Inc.	$43 AdVance Male Sling System $43
Coloplast Corp	$37 SPEEDICATH $37
Other	$35 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $35

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$746

Biography

Dr. Mohan Verghese specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Verghese is especially interested in bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He is affiliated with WellSpan Medical Group. He has an open panel in Chambersburg, PA according to Doctor.com.

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