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Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS

(Dr. Steven Nicholas Sterious, MD)

(61 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: urologic (genitourinary) disorders, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), minimally invasive surgery, and more.

1200 W Tabor Road Building 3
Philadelphia, PA 19141

(215) 456-4600

Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS is an urologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

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1200 W Tabor Road Building 3
Philadelphia, PA 19141

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2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401

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333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111

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515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

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8815 Germantown Avenue Medical Office Building, Suite 36
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8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Some issues Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS 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.

doctor visit	34
urologic procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

doctor visit	284
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	23
potassium test	30
urologic procedures	238

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	282
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

doctor visit	353
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	25
potassium test	36
urologic procedures	213

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	78
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

doctor visit	408
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
lab tests	42
minimally invasive procedures	25
potassium test	29
urologic procedures	262

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	22
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	30
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

doctor visit	414
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	47
potassium test	33
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	306

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	25
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	40
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

doctor visit	466
foreign body removal	10
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
lab tests	128
minimally invasive procedures	126
neurostimulation	46
potassium test	27
stent placement (stenting)	13
suprapubic catheter replacement	15
urologic procedures	387

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	43
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	51
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	36
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

doctor visit	816
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
lab tests	100
minimally invasive procedures	101
potassium test	90
urologic procedures	490

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

catheterization	22
doctor visit	402
foreign body removal	10
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
lab tests	100
minimally invasive procedures	58
neurostimulation	46
potassium test	40
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	277

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	68
Male	168

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	161
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	60
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 61 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steve Nicholas Sterious, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-07

Dr. Sterious performed my prostatectomy. He is confident, but not cocky. I felt comfortable discussing my concerns with him. As a gay man this is important to me.  He even laughed at my jokes. He gave me a cell number I could text with any questions. I highly recommend him.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$71,156 AquaBeam Robotic System $71,156
Coloplast Corp	$1,447 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $572	Pelvic Floor Repair $272	TITAN $268	SPEEDICATH $138	CONTINENCE CARE $115	Other $83
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$890 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $485	INTERSTIM $405
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$494 Vesicare $270	XTANDI $224
American Medical Systems Inc.	$343 GreenLight Laser Therapy $230	AMS 700 Series $113
Other	$2,342 Urolift - UL400 $182	Da Vinci Surgical System $167	BOTOX $167	Urolift $144	ZYTIGA $120	Other $1,562

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$58,343
Travel and Lodging	$10,726
Food and Beverage	$7,499
Education	$82
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22

Biography

Dr. Steven Sterious is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and a graduate of Temple University Hospital's residency program. Dr. Sterious's areas of expertise include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), erectile dysfunction (impotence), and kidney stones. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctors, Urology; Philadelphia Magazine; and Top Doctors. Dr. Sterious is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center.