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Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(672 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: birth defects, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urologic surgery, and more.

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 777-1234

Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD is an urologist in Denver, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Cook Street Suite 302
Denver, CO 80206

Address:

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD 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.

anorectal procedures	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	359
foreign body removal	32
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	160
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	258

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	33
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	24
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

anorectal procedures	46
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	465
foreign body removal	31
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	165
stent placement (stenting)	12
suprapubic catheter replacement	19
urologic procedures	339

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	40
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

ablation	10
anorectal procedures	45
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	541
foreign body removal	40
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	208
stent placement (stenting)	36
suprapubic catheter replacement	29
urologic procedures	352

**Gender**
Male	694
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	86
Hispanic	96
Asian	24
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	78
Less than 65	232

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

ablation	11
anorectal procedures	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	510
foreign body removal	50
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	261
stent placement (stenting)	47
suprapubic catheter replacement	13
urologic procedures	427

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	49
Hispanic	66
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	33
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

anorectal procedures	39
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	519
foreign body removal	42
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	251
stent placement (stenting)	48
suprapubic catheter replacement	17
urologic procedures	420

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	40
Hispanic	50
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	32
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

anorectal procedures	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	485
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	193
stent placement (stenting)	36
suprapubic catheter replacement	15
urologic procedures	340

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	34
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	28
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	444
foreign body removal	25
implant surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	191
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	373

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	38
Hispanic	53
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	23
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

anorectal procedures	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	362
foreign body removal	24
lab tests	14
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	190
stent placement (stenting)	28
suprapubic catheter replacement	23
urologic procedures	344

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	35
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	29
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

ablation	28
anorectal procedures	73
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	846
foreign body removal	18
implant surgery	10
incontinence surgery	11
lab tests	205
laser treatment	58
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
minimally invasive procedures	449
stent placement (stenting)	78
suprapubic catheter replacement	37
urologic procedures	854

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

ablation	16
anorectal procedures	42
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	504
foreign body removal	31
hospital care	33
implant surgery	12
incontinence surgery	11
inpatient care	33
lab tests	109
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	232
stent placement (stenting)	37
urologic procedures	418

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	275
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	44
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	93
Less than 65	104
65 to 74	154

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Education & Training

Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2011)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 672 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,056 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $195	AMS $191	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $169	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $123	LITHOVUE $61	Other $317
Coloplast Corp	$580 TITAN $580
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$454 ESSENTIAL NEO $238	Custom System $216
Axonics, Inc.	$146 Axonics $146
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$99 $99
Other	$192 Irrisept $86	BOTOX $23	ILLUCCIX $20	$63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,566
Education	$580
Travel and Lodging	$382

Biography

Dr. Ty Higuchi is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Higuchi's clinical interests: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. His professional affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. He welcomes new patients at his office inDenver, CO as reported by Doctor.com. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and performed his residency at Mayo Clinic.