How to Find a Female Urologist

Finding a female urologist can begin with the yellow pages of your local phone book but there are other more comprehensive ways to not only find what you are looking for, but get information about her credentials.

Society of Women in Urology

• The Society of Women in Urology boasts 300 members in the United States and Canada. Click on the map on their website under "Finding a Doctor."

State Medical Board

• Check your state medical board for a listing of urologists in your area. It will list their names and you can get a rendition of their qualifications, practice, education, degrees and complaints.

Insurance

• Health insurance carriers maintain a list of physicians that are members of their group. Check their listing for female urologists in your area.

Physician

• Tell your primary physician you are interested in consulting a female urologist. Get a referral.

Hospital

• Hospitals maintain lists of practicing physicians. Request a copy or ask directly for a recommendation for a female urologist.