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Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD

Accepting New Patients

(494 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: urge incontinence (overactive bladder), urinary diversion, neurostimulation, and more.

150 Muir Road Va Northern California (612)
Martinez, CA 94553

1-800-926-8273

Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD is an urologist in Martinez, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

Address:

150 Muir Road Va Northern California (612)
Martinez, CA 94553

Address:

200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

6655 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120

Address:

9333 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121

Address:

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

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	4

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

anorectal procedures	14
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	90
lab tests	14
urologic procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

anorectal procedures	45
catheterization	70
complementary or alternative therapy	18
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	292
minimally invasive procedures	87
neurostimulation	89
placement of vaginal support device	24
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	240

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	23
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	35
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

anorectal procedures	25
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	175
minimally invasive procedures	23
neurostimulation	25
urologic procedures	95

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	12
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	11
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

anorectal procedures	57
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	269
minimally invasive procedures	21
urologic procedures	172

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	20
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	17
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

anorectal procedures	35
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	299
minimally invasive procedures	17
urologic procedures	96

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	17
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

anorectal procedures	47
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	727
foreign body removal	12
minimally invasive procedures	47
urologic procedures	137

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD treated as an urologist in Martinez, CA were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and anorectal procedures.

anorectal procedures	37
catheterization	31
complementary or alternative therapy	18
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	268
foreign body removal	12
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	40
neurostimulation	57
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD.

**Gender**
Female	76
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	32
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 494 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Martinez, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yahir Amir Santiago-Lastra, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,758 GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $1,150	GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $256	GENERAL THERAPIES $244	LITHOVUE $232	GENERAL FEMALE SUI $158	Other $2,718
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,887 INTERSTIM $2,887
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,163 INTERSTIM $2,144	NURO $18
Coloplast Corp	$511 SPEEDICATH $359	CONTINENCE CARE $78	RESTORELLE $39	RETRACE $31	ALTIS $4
Allergan Inc.	$92 BOTOX $92
Other	$322 BOTOX $79	Axonics r-SNM System $60	GEMTESA $54	GENTLECATH $40	PREMARIN $18	Other $71

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,615
Grant	$3,057
Travel and Lodging	$1,907
Education	$155

Biography

Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. Her areas of expertise include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), neurogenic bladder, and urinary tract infection (UTI). Dr. Santiago-Lastra is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and the University of Michigan Medical School and then she performed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Dr. Santiago-Lastra (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and French. Dr. Santiago-Lastra is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to UC San Diego Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA.