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Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD

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(Dr. Richard Hugh Bevan-Thomas, MD)

(99 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1996)

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

801 W. Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017

(817) 472-3400

Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD is an urologist in Arlington, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD is affiliated with Medical City Arlington, Baylor Scott & White Health, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, USMD Hospital at Arlington, Texas Health Resources, AdventHealth, Methodist Health System, Medical City Healthcare and UROLOGY PARTNERS OF NORTH TEXAS, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

5001 South Cooper Street Suite 201
Arlington, TX 76017

Address:

801 W I-20 Suite 1
Arlington, TX 76017

Address:

801 W. Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017

Address:

801 West I20
NC 76017

Some issues Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, 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.

abdominal imaging	160
ablation	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	9
chemotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	907
hormone therapy	298
injections	259
lab tests	1005
laser treatment	11
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	49
minimally invasive procedures	180
minor procedures	90
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
urologic procedures	271
vascular procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	788
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	86
Hispanic	60
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	65
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	52

abdominal imaging	203
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	29
blood draw	31
cancer surgery	23
catheterization	24
chemotherapy	29
diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	861
hormone therapy	339
injections	318
lab tests	960
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	15
minimally invasive procedures	154
minor procedures	85
open surgery	26
pelvic imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	228
urologic procedures	256
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	792
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	94
Hispanic	69
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	58
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	49

abdominal imaging	159
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	27
blood draw	627
cancer surgery	29
catheterization	32
chemotherapy	27
diagnostic procedures	101
dissection	16
doctor visit	1099
excision	16
hormone therapy	38596
injections	38579
lab tests	1381
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	215
minor procedures	101
open surgery	34
pelvic imaging	15
pelvic surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	175
urologic procedures	369
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	1928
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1856
Black	186
Hispanic	134
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1282
From 75 to 84	726
85 and over	150
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	51

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	62
blood draw	793
cancer surgery	24
catheterization	46
chemotherapy	62
cytology	31
diagnostic procedures	145
dissection	20
doctor visit	1278
excision	20
hormone therapy	22203
injections	22189
lab tests	1852
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	284
minor procedures	145
open surgery	28
pelvic surgery	20
urologic procedures	519

**Gender**
Male	1207
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1075
Black	128
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	88
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	58

ablation	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
blood draw	601
cancer surgery	26
catheterization	25
chemotherapy	33
diagnostic procedures	166
dissection	23
doctor visit	1108
excision	23
hormone therapy	28
lab tests	1465
laser treatment	13
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	300
minor procedures	166
open surgery	27
pelvic surgery	23
urologic procedures	431

**Gender**
Male	1065
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	949
Black	103
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	723
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	79
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	60

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	22
blood draw	591
cancer surgery	34
catheterization	48
chemotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	213
dissection	30
doctor visit	1121
excision	30
hormone therapy	24
lab tests	1393
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	328
minor procedures	213
open surgery	35
pelvic surgery	30
potassium test	14
urologic procedures	438

**Gender**
Male	1121
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	980
Black	99
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	60
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	60

blood draw	150
cancer surgery	13
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	92
dissection	16
doctor visit	677
excision	16
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	429
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	163
minor procedures	92
open surgery	11
pelvic surgery	16
urologic procedures	230

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	54
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	44
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	52

blood draw	326
cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	686
hormone therapy	28
lab tests	919
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	200
minor procedures	94
potassium test	44
urologic procedures	425

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	48
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	49

ablation	11
blood draw	653
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	8
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	1213
hormone therapy	76
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lab tests	2187
laser treatment	11
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	34
minimally invasive procedures	359
minor procedures	176
potassium test	53
urologic procedures	760

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD treated as an urologist in Arlington, TX were injections, hormone therapy, lab tests and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	174
ablation	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
blood draw	471
cancer surgery	21
catheterization	29
chemotherapy	33
cytology	31
diagnostic procedures	129
dissection	21
doctor visit	997
excision	21
hormone therapy	6846
hospital care	28
injections	15336
inpatient care	28
lab tests	1294
laser treatment	11
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	245
minor procedures	129
open surgery	24
pelvic imaging	18
pelvic surgery	21
potassium test	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	194
urologic procedures	415
vascular procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	736
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	728
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	51
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	279
85 and over	54
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	523

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	43
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology- American Board of Urology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: Urology- American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical City Arlington

Baylor Scott & White Health

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

USMD Hospital at Arlington

Texas Health Resources

AdventHealth

Methodist Health System

Medical City Healthcare

UROLOGY PARTNERS OF NORTH TEXAS, PLLC

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. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TriWest

Medicaid

Cigna

Superior STAR

Superior CHIP

Superior Health Plan

UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 99 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arlington, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard H. Bevan-Thomas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endocare, Inc.	$24,172 Cryo Probe $11,615	Endocare Cryocare System $1,898	$10,659
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,417 SpaceOAR $979	Rezum $638	GREENLIGHT XPS $437	GENERAL FEMALE SUI $93	GENERAL BPH $82	Other $189
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$2,259 Nanoknife $2,259
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$2,174 Xofigo $2,174
NeoTract Inc.	$1,285 Urolift $1,285
Other	$8,350 Erleada $847	Da Vinci Surgical System $435	PROVENGE $423	ORGOVYX $389	Myrbetriq $378	Other $5,878

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,630
Food and Beverage	$11,103
Travel and Lodging	$8,766
Honoraria	$4,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,750
Other	$408

Biography

Dr. Richard Bevan-Thomas practices urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and prostate biopsy. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bevan-Thomas is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Bevan-Thomas completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Bevan-Thomas's hospital/clinic affiliations include AdventHealth, Texas Health Resources, and Baylor Scott & White Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in.