Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD is a pediatric urologist in Aurora, CO specializing in pediatric urology and urologic oncology. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Tony Grampsas Urologic Cancer Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
1665 Aurora Court 1st Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
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:
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.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.
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Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Licensed In: Colorado
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Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Glenn Cost, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Nicholas Cost is an urologic oncology and pediatric urology specialist in Aurora, CO. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cost include cancer surgery, tuberous sclerosis, and kidney stones. After attending Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Cost completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He is conversant in Italian. Dr. Cost's professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.
