Dr. Michael S. Callister
Urology, Intermountain Healthcare
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Credentials:
Education
- MD, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 1991
Board Certifications
- Urology, American Board of Urology
Answers (9)
Why should I consider a urologist for overactive bladder?
Causes for chronic overactive bladder (OAB) might include several
urological problems such as... More >
Are kidney cysts treated with surgery?
Most kidney cysts (fluid filled mass) are classified as “simple” and are very
... More >Is prostate cancer serious?
The American Urological Association recently reported that 30% of American men over the age of
... More >Is bladder cancer life threatening?
Most bladder cancer arises from the layer of cells lining the inside of the urinary
... More >I had kidney stone surgery. Can I request to have my stent removed?
A ureteral stent is a soft hollow plastic tube placed in the ureter to help keep urine flowing
... More >Is lithotripsy necessary for a kidney stone?
Lithotripsy refers to various methods of breaking kidney or ureteral stones. ESWL is a
... More >What is the best treatment for staghorn kidney stones?
Staghorn kidney stones are most often found in women and generally form as a result of
... More >How do kidney stones cause renal colic?
Renal colic is the term generally used to describe the intense unilateral flank pain experienced
... More >What is vasectomy reversal?
Vasectomy is a very efficient and widely used method for permanent male sterilization where the
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