Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD is an urologist in San Diego, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.
10670 Wexford Street Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92131
1400 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laser treatment and ablation.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Urology Urology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Urology Urology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tracy Patricia Marien, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,842
Urolift $2,842 |
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$420
Urolift System $420 |
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$150
Urology & Gynecology Products $150 |
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$134
BOTOX OAB $134 |
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$109
(815) Thiola $109 |
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$154
ZYTIGA $63 |
AquaBeam Robotic System $30 |
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Dr. Tracy Marien is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). She attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.
