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Dr. William Lowrance, MD

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(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urologic Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney cancer, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

104 INNOVATION DRIVE SUITE 2000
Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 603-6300

Dr. William Lowrance, MD is an urologic oncologist in Greenville, SC specializing in urologic oncology. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. William Lowrance, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours, St. Francis Hospital and BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP GREENVILLE SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

104 INNOVATION DRIVE SUITE 2000
Greenville, SC 29607

Address:

200 Andrews Street Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29601

Address:

309 W Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662

Some issues Dr. William Lowrance, 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.

ablation	13
cryotherapy	13
doctor visit	181
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	83
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	84

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

ablation	27
cryotherapy	27
doctor visit	226
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laser treatment	27
minimally invasive procedures	123
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	124

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	44

ablation	41
cryotherapy	41
doctor visit	327
laser treatment	41
minimally invasive procedures	197
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	198

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	44
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	47

ablation	11
cancer surgery	24
cryotherapy	11
dissection	24
doctor visit	315
excision	24
laser treatment	11
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	197
pelvic surgery	24
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	173

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	48

ablation	32
cancer surgery	23
cryotherapy	32
dissection	23
doctor visit	326
excision	23
laser treatment	32
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	225
pelvic surgery	23
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	202

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

ablation	28
cancer surgery	20
cryotherapy	28
dissection	19
doctor visit	309
excision	19
laser treatment	28
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	246
pelvic surgery	19
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	227

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	42

ablation	14
cancer surgery	15
cryotherapy	14
dissection	12
doctor visit	296
excision	12
laser treatment	14
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	207
pelvic surgery	12
urologic procedures	195

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	44

ablation	11
cryotherapy	11
doctor visit	174
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	132
urologic procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

ablation	36
cryotherapy	36
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	633
lab tests	53
laser treatment	36
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	29
urologic procedures	179

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Lowrance, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Lowrance, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Greenville, SC were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

ablation	23
cancer surgery	20
cryotherapy	23
diagnostic procedures	29
dissection	19
doctor visit	310
excision	19
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	53
laser treatment	23
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	29
pelvic surgery	19
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	170

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Lowrance, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	73
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Lowrance, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Lowrance, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	35
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. William Lowrance, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology (Urology) and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology (Urology)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Lowrance, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

St. Francis Hospital

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP GREENVILLE SPECIALTY CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William Lowrance, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, WellCare, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, America's 1st Choice SC, DOL SC, Absolute Total Care SC, Medicare SC, Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) SC, EON Health SC, Medcost SC, Select Health Network SC, Bright Health Plan SC, Blue Cross Blue Shield SC and Employer Health Network SC.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Lowrance, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

WellCare

HealthSpring

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

America's 1st Choice SC

DOL SC

Absolute Total Care SC

Medicare SC

Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) SC

EON Health SC

Medcost SC

Select Health Network SC

Bright Health Plan SC

Blue Cross Blue Shield SC

Employer Health Network SC

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-15