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Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Emory University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, and more.

4420 Sun Sun N Lake Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33872

(863) 382-2248

Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD is an urologist in Sebring, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth.

Office Locations

Address:

4420 Sun Sun N Lake Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33872

Address:

201 US Hwy 27 South
Lake Placid, FL 33852

Some issues Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, 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	79
doctor visit	490
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
lab tests	469
minimally invasive procedures	29
pelvic imaging	152
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
urologic procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	127
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	50
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	21

abdominal imaging	58
anorectal procedures	12
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	487
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	361
minimally invasive procedures	9
pelvic imaging	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
urologic procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	131
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	57
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

doctor visit	445
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	34

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	246
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	86
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

doctor visit	299
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
potassium test	18
urologic procedures	4

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

ablation	44
catheterization	44
cryotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1598
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142
laser treatment	36
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	192
minor procedures	25
potassium test	75
stent placement (stenting)	43
urologic procedures	308

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	35
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	120
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	24

ablation	35
anorectal procedures	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	69
catheterization	19
chemotherapy	69
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	1266
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
laser treatment	22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	168
potassium test	37
stent placement (stenting)	45
urologic procedures	327

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	29
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	105
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	24

ablation	35
catheterization	20
cryotherapy	10
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	1211
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
laser treatment	8
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	261
minor procedures	10
neurostimulation	99
potassium test	36
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	214

**Gender**
Male	507
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	25
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	119
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

ablation	14
catheterization	39
doctor visit	660
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
laser treatment	10
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	320
neurostimulation	195
potassium test	25
stent placement (stenting)	37
urologic procedures	185

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	32
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	114
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

ablation	48
catheterization	118
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1837
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
laser treatment	8
minimally invasive procedures	263
minor procedures	12
neurostimulation	70
potassium test	58
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	365

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD treated as an urologist in Sebring, FL were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging	68
ablation	36
anorectal procedures	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	69
catheterization	43
chemotherapy	69
cryotherapy	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	923
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
lab tests	288
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	182
minor procedures	15
neurostimulation	121
pelvic imaging	135
potassium test	41
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	204
urologic procedures	193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD.

**Gender**
Female	107
Male	296

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	307
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	68
75 to 84	160
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	17
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology: The American Board of Urology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Urology: The American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AdventHealth

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. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Standard, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, TRICARE Prime, Assurant Health, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, WellCare, Freedom Health, Workers' Compensation, AvMed, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Golden Rule, Staywell, GEHA, Coventry PPO, Care Plus Medicare, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Coventry HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), United Medical Resources, Florida Hospital Health Insurance, Hillsborough County Healthcare, Ambetter, Sunshine State, Simply Health Plans and Wellmed.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE Standard

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

TRICARE Prime

Assurant Health

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

WellCare

Freedom Health

Workers' Compensation

AvMed

Amerigroup

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Golden Rule

Staywell

GEHA

Coventry PPO

Care Plus Medicare

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

First Health

Coventry HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

United Medical Resources

Florida Hospital Health Insurance

Hillsborough County Healthcare

Ambetter

Sunshine State

Simply Health Plans

Wellmed

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gulf States Cryotherapy LP	$7,373 Cryo Probe $7,373
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$777 XTANDI $201	Myrbetriq $185	Vesicare $51	$341
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$566 Erleada $280	ZYTIGA $200	Balversa $86
Pfizer Inc.	$396 XTANDI $229	VIAGRA $80	ORGOVYX $55	PAXLOVID $19	TOVIAZ $14
Coloplast Corp	$314 SPEEDICATH $118	RESTORELLE $80	TITAN $70	AXIS $24	ALTIS $22
Other	$3,198 ELIGARD $335	Cryo Probe $275	BOTOX $225	AMITIZA $200	TESTIM $150	Other $2,012

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$7,373
Food and Beverage	$4,506
Education	$744
Consulting Fee	$2

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD.

Gulf States Cryotherapy LP	2013	$6,505.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Gulf States Cryotherapy LP	2014	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Ronald Chee-Awai specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). His clinical interests include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and urinary tract infection (UTI). He is affiliated with AdventHealth. Dr. Chee-Awai accepts several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, AvMed, and Blue California. According to AdventHealth, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Sebring, FL. Dr. Chee-Awai graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Chee-Awai, MD From 2013 - 2021

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