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Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2006)
Professional interests include: low testosterone (male hypogonadism), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), robotic prostatectomy, and more.
9245 Park West Boulevard Tennessee Urology Associates - Park West #2
Knoxville, TN 37923

Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD is an urologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD is affiliated with Covenant Health, TENNESSEE UROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC and Parkwest Medical Center.

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Office Locations

Address:

9245 Park West Boulevard Tennessee Urology Associates - Park West #2
Knoxville, TN 37923

Some issues Dr. Timothy James Leroy, 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD treated as an urologist in Knoxville, TN were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging 100
ablation 20
anorectal procedures 13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 30
blood draw 380
catheterization 23
chemotherapy 30
cryotherapy 12
CT scan 41
cytology 42
diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 1452
hormone therapy 61
hospital care 32
injections 14
inpatient care 32
lab tests 1249
laser treatment 26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 20
minimally invasive procedures 285
minor procedures 22
neurostimulation 145
pelvic imaging 37
potassium test 23
stent placement (stenting) 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 87
urologic procedures 588

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD.

Gender
Female 146
Male 515
Ethnicity
Black / African American 13
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 621
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other 7
Age
85 and over 78
75 to 84 227
Less than 65 38
65 to 74 318

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 18
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2011)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy James Leroy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health
TENNESSEE UROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Parkwest Medical Center

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $2,894 Xofigo
$2,443 		Nubeqa
$451
Astellas Pharma US Inc $1,624 Vesicare
$506 		Myrbetriq
$493 		XTANDI
$419
$205
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC $1,170 PROVENGE
$1,170
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $1,163 Erleada
$824 		ZYTIGA
$264
$75
Amgen Inc. $1,054 Prolia
$772 		XGEVA
$282
Other $9,841 ORGOVYX
$976 		XTANDI
$789 		INTERSTIM
$579 		XIAFLEX
$383 		Prolaris
$350 		Other
$6,765
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15,383
Consulting Fee $1,880
Education $484

Biography

Dr. Timothy Leroy is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include peyronie's disease (penile curvature), bladder cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Dr. Leroy is affiliated with Covenant Health. After completing medical school at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic. According to Covenant Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Knoxville, TN.

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