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Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Medical College of Georgia (1987)
Professional interests include: women's health issues, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), men's health issues, and more.
1700 Tree Lane
Snellville, GA 30078

Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD is an urologist in Snellville, GA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD is affiliated with Georgia Urology, UROLOGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC and GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA.

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Office Locations

Address:

1700 Tree Lane
Snellville, GA 30078

Some issues Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD treated as an urologist in Snellville, GA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

abdominal imaging 29
anorectal procedures 13
blood draw 20
catheterization 19
CT scan 21
diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 1001
hormone therapy 59
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
lab tests 727
minimally invasive procedures 143
minor procedures 28
pelvic imaging 19
radiation therapy 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 17
urologic procedures 223

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD.

Gender
Female 127
Male 341
Ethnicity
Black / African American 109
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 324
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 9
Other 6
Age
85 and over 49
75 to 84 145
Less than 65 39
65 to 74 234

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Dementia 8
Cancer 21

Education & Training

Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1987. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1987)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Georgia Urology
UROLOGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
GEORGIA UROLOGY, PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Snellville, GA. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-10-03 
Dr. Allen had ordered an ultrasound for me in late March, 2017. I never heard back from the results, so I assumed there was nothing to be concerned with.  In late July, a CT was ordered and on August 1st, I had another appointment to discuss the results. There was a concern of a cyst on one of my kidneys so Dr Allen ordered another ultrasound. I asked what about the one that I had done just 4 months earlier. He look confused when I advised him of this like he didn't know my chart and test history. Promised that they would contact the Radiologist from the previous ultrasound and let me know if another one was needed. after a month of no contact, I contacted the office manager and Allen had forgotten to document the results in my chart. Now I'm having another kidney stone episode and he has transferred me to another Dr at Ga Urology because he said that I was unhappy with his care. All I asked was that he do his job! I guess a patient can't ask questions about their own personal healthcare without this Dr getting offended and his feelings hurt. No Great Loss !

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Georgia Cryotherapy LP $1,791 Cryo Probe
$1,791
Astellas Pharma US Inc $1,068 Vesicare
$492 		Myrbetriq
$469 		XTANDI
$107
Rochester Medical Corporation $501
$501
Amgen Inc. $348 XGEVA
$348
Boston Scientific Corporation $298 AMS 700
$106 		Rezum
$90 		GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE
$20 		rezum Generator
$19 		GENERAL BPH
$16 		Other
$47
Other $3,618 ORGOVYX
$299 		LYNPARZA
$230 		PROVENGE
$221 		XTANDI
$217 		Aveed
$170 		Other
$2,481
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,812
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest $1,791
Education $21

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Roosevelt Allen Jr., MD.

Georgia Cryotherapy LP 2013 $1,142.94 Physician Covered Recipient Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP 2015 $847.90 Physician Covered Recipient Limited Partner Interest
Georgia Cryotherapy LP 2014 $728.53 Physician Covered Recipient Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Roosevelt Allen is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Lawrenceville, GA and Snellville, GA. Dr. Allen graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Clinical interests for Dr. Allen include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and prostatitis (prostate inflammation). He is affiliated with Georgia Urology. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Allen is accepting new patients at his office in Snellville, GA.

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