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Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD

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(Parminder Sethi, MD)

(209 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urge incontinence (overactive bladder), kidney stones, and more.

100 N. Wiget Lane Suite 290
Walnut Creek

(925) 933-9868

Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD is an urologist in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD is affiliated with John Muir Physician Network, John Muir Health and John Muir Health.

Office Locations

Address:

100 N WIGET LANE SUITE 290
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Address:

5201 Norris Canyon Road Suite 210
San Ramon, CA 94583

Address:

100 N. Wiget Lane Suite 290
Walnut Creek

Address:

5201 Norris Canyon Road Suite 210
San Ramon

Address:

87 Fenton Street
Livermore, CA 94550

Some issues Dr. Parminder Sethi, 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

“Case in point: Dr. Parminder Sethi, a doctor with a busy practice in California.”—"This Doctor Took His Own Advice When He Needed Treatment For His Enlarged Prostate", CBS Minesota, November 2020

“The July 23 program will feature expert urologist Parminder Sethi, M.D., and Linda Adams, LVN, an incontinence specialist.”—"In brief: Scout at Walnut Creek's Las Lomas earns Eagle rank", East Bay Times, June 2019

abdominal imaging	18
ablation	13
anorectal procedures	29
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	865
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	691
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	445
minor procedures	30
neurostimulation	229
pelvic imaging	119
potassium test	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	137
urologic procedures	783

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	113
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	29
anorectal procedures	37
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	891
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	755
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	464
neurostimulation	276
pelvic imaging	107
potassium test	100
stent placement (stenting)	12
suprapubic catheter replacement	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
urologic procedures	832

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	84
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	15
anorectal procedures	20
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	853
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	652
minimally invasive procedures	358
neurostimulation	188
pelvic imaging	103
potassium test	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	118
urologic procedures	906

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	822
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	170
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	27
anorectal procedures	13
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	844
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	867
minimally invasive procedures	374
neurostimulation	187
pelvic imaging	105
potassium test	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
urologic procedures	986

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	14
Hispanic	16
Asian	36
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	83
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	12
ablation	29
anorectal procedures	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
catheterization	13
chemotherapy	38
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	839
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lab tests	650
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	347
neurostimulation	115
pelvic imaging	141
potassium test	132
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	153
urologic procedures	1060

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	47
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	99
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	31
anorectal procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	894
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lab tests	913
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	404
neurostimulation	169
pelvic imaging	170
potassium test	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	201
urologic procedures	1095

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	14
Hispanic	34
Asian	56
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	100
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	15
ablation	10
anorectal procedures	32
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	789
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	765
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	382
neurostimulation	127
pelvic imaging	132
potassium test	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	147
urologic procedures	1285

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	56
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	106
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	17
anorectal procedures	14
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	674
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	470
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	300
neurostimulation	121
pelvic imaging	92
potassium test	68
suprapubic catheter replacement	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	109
urologic procedures	930

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	62
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	95
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	28
anorectal procedures	25
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1396
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	652
minimally invasive procedures	542
neurostimulation	206
pelvic imaging	429
potassium test	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	457
urologic procedures	1481

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD treated as an urologist in Walnut Creek, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

abdominal imaging	21
ablation	18
anorectal procedures	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
catheterization	19
chemotherapy	38
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	895
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lab tests	712
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	407
minor procedures	30
neurostimulation	179
pelvic imaging	155
potassium test	104
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
urologic procedures	1049

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	391
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	161
85 and over	85
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	210

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	13
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

John Muir Physician Network

John Muir Health

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. Parminder Sethi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Management Network, Multiplan, Great-West Healthcare (Now CIGNA), Amera-Net, Coventry Health Care National Network, Canopy United Healthcare, TRICARE West, Health Net, United Health Care, Pacific Health Alliance, First Health, Medicare, Multiplan PPO Medicare Select, Aetna, Smartcare, Pacific Foundation for Medical Care, Multiplan PPO (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded), Private Health Care System (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded), TriCare-Health Net/VA, ChoiceCare Network/Humana, Inc., Canopy Health, USA Managed Care, HealthSmart, Alameda Alliance for Health, Blue Shield, Three Rivers Provider Network, Beech Street (owned by MultiPlan), United Healthcare, USA Health Network, Fortified Provider Network, Private Health Care System - PHCS/Multiplan, Partnership Health Plan, Integrated Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, Networks By Design, Community Care Network (CCN), CorVel Corporation, Contra Costa Health Plan, Medicare Advantage Plans, Cigna, AARP Medicare and Canopy Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Management Network

Multiplan

Great-West Healthcare (Now CIGNA)

Amera-Net

Coventry Health Care National Network

Canopy United Healthcare

TRICARE West

Health Net

United Health Care

Pacific Health Alliance

First Health

Medicare

Multiplan PPO Medicare Select

Aetna

Smartcare

Pacific Foundation for Medical Care

Multiplan PPO (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded)

Private Health Care System (Kaiser PPO or POS - excluded)

TriCare-Health Net/VA

ChoiceCare Network/Humana

Inc.

Canopy Health

USA Managed Care

HealthSmart

Alameda Alliance for Health

Blue Shield

Three Rivers Provider Network

Beech Street (owned by MultiPlan)

United Healthcare

USA Health Network

Fortified Provider Network

Private Health Care System - PHCS/Multiplan

Partnership Health Plan

Integrated Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross

Humana

Networks By Design

Community Care Network (CCN)

CorVel Corporation

Contra Costa Health Plan

Medicare Advantage Plans

Cigna

AARP Medicare

Canopy Care

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 209 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Walnut Creek, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NxThera, Inc.	$34,949 Rezum $34,884	$65
Coloplast Corp	$9,576 TITAN $104	CONTINENCE CARE $46	$9,425
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,830 Rezum $2,320	GENERAL BPH $2,088	General - BPH $129	Greenlight $120	CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $50	Other $123
Uroplasty, Inc.	$4,185 Macroplastique $4,185
American Medical Systems Inc.	$4,019 GreenLight Laser Therapy $4,019
Other	$13,597 Prostiva $2,089	Urolift - UL400 $984	XIAFLEX $804	EndoSheath $713	BOTOX $700	Other $8,307

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$45,748
Food and Beverage	$11,928
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,280
Travel and Lodging	$4,416
Honoraria	$3,000
Other	$783

Biography

Dr. Parminder Sethi's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Sethi is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He is affiliated with John Muir Physician Network. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parminder Sethi, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

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