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Dr. Roscoe Nelson

Urology
Glendale, AZ
30 years experience male

Locations

Arizona Urology Specialists

Glendale

Address

6320 W. Union Hills Dr., Ste. B 2600, Glendale
Directions

Practice website

Fax

8889

Insurances accepted

BlueCross BlueShield

Aetna Life Insurance Company

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona

Cigna

Health Net of Arizona

UnitedHealthcare

About

Bio

Dr. Roscoe S. “Rocky” Nelson is a nationally recognized, Board Certified Urologist. His practice encompasses all urologic conditions with a strong focus on prostate cancer, incontinence, kidney stones and male sexual health. He has a special interest in virtually painless anesthesia for vasectomies using the No-Scalpel and No-Needle techniques. His goal is to provide personalized, state-of-the-art care for all patients. "I grew up in Escondido, CA, and received my undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University where I graduated as the valedictorian of my class. I completed my doctorate of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, followed by training in general surgery and urologic residency at the University of California, Davis. I am Board certified by the American Board of Urology (ABU) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. I began practicing urology in Arizona in 1999 and am a partner in Arizona Center for Urology."

Specialties
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.

Urology

Licenses

United States: Arizona

Languages spoken

English, Norwegian (Nynorsk)

Doctor Q&A

251 Answers
47 Agrees
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Yes: Be careful and follow the directions. It also depends on how much you used.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
See doctor: You need a culture if it's the inside of the penis and if it's the outside then you need an exam.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Check other things: It could be a UTI that isn't growing out. Sometimes this happens if a person takes an antibiotic before culture. It could also be something else. I... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Anatomy: All infections involving urine are uti's (urinary tract infection). Kidney infections, or pyelonephritis are a type of severe uti. Cystitis, bladder... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Yes: As can obesity, lack of sleep, stress etc.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
See Doctor: Sometimes it's not a uti. You need cultures and if there is no bacteria you need a workup for other things. See your doc and get cultured. www.peed... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Exercise, wt control: Best thing you can do is get your self in good cardiovascular shape. Exercise, good weight control and healthy diet. Sounds simple. It works.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Could be fungal: You should have an exam. Also, have them check an initial urine (not mid stream). For more www.Peedoc.Com or follow @thepeedoc.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Cialis: Cialis can be taken with food but takes 2 hours to hit peak levels.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Possibly: Sperm production is complicated and most drugs aren't tested for this.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Bad luck!: Torsion is from your anatomy not being sufficient to prevent your testicle from spinning and then having the misfortune of some movement that spins th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Avoid if possible: One of the most common stds. Sexually transmitted. About 70% of sexually active americans are carriers. See a doc if you think you have it. For more: ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Yes: Make sure it's washed off. If it was accidental and not for a long period his natural testosterone will transiently decrease for a short period of ti... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
No: Many men have a lower grade of cancer that can grow slowly for years. Others have more aggressive forms that spread rapidly. Early detection and lots... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
NO!: It's not even definite in men with prostate cancer. You should get and exam and psa yearly starting at age 40. If you have symptoms see your doctor ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Diet, behavior, meds: First option should be behavior modification. Cut out caffeine etc. All medications have there own set of side effects and warnings. There are no g... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Pretty Close: No pain if you smack it though! most people pretty satisfied.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Get checked: If its fixed on the testicle or growing you need to get checked out quickly.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Unlikely: Unfortunately most of the supplements are not tested against placebos so we really don't know their actual benefit or harm.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
4 possibilities: 1. Stones. 2. Vasectomy, if recent blood can work it's way up. 3. Running - runners can get blood in their urine but usually only with extremes. 4. O... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Lots: Could be urethritis, fungus, over active bladder etc. Get check by urologist. www.peedoc.com.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
It can: Constipation can frequently alter your voiding. Both from mechanical and neurological reasons. www.peedoc.com.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Possibly: Varicoceles are normal veins with backward flow. They usually aren't but can be caused by trauma and other causes. If it gets worse or bothers you see... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Get checked: You're either not emptying or it's filling up. Not too worrisome but if it bothers you get checked out.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Several weeks: Like any exercise program it won't be immediate. You should see some help by 6-12 weeks. www.peedoc.com.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
STD's: You can ask your doctor what the culture shows. The most common UTI in women is e. Coli. It changes a bit with age. If your a virgin and something ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Weak sphincter: Sometimes the overactive bladder is caused when a drop of urine gets in the urethra and triggers a contraction. Since women are more likely to have s... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Caveat emptor: There is risk in everything but it truely is the gift of life.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
It's not: Only blood in, out and urine out are connected. Kidney does not need nerve.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Depends: Depends on what was biopsied and where. Usually about a week but sometimes special tests are done and it takes longer.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Several reasons: Overactive bladder means the bladder is sending signals that you need to go. Sometimes the signal is too much to hold back and the bladder contracts.... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Many routines: The muscle is the muscle you use if you were to stop your urine midstream. Don't do the exercises though while you're voiding. It's not your stomach... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Bladder irritants: If you've been examined and for sure don't have any urine abnormalities then think of irritants. Coffee, tea, soda can all irritate. Cranberry irritat... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Minimal risk: If you mean vasectomy reversal the risk is low but success rates depend on how long ago you had the vasectomy.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Go to Doctor: You need to see a urologist for an exam. Although most scrotal masses are not cancerous some are and if it's attached, it definitely needs an exam.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Need exam: It doesn't sound normal. I'd see a urologist. It may be prostatitis or something else. For more: www.Peedoc.Com @thepeedoc.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Variety of ways: Any sexual contact can transmit. Condoms can break.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Depends: If it's bothering you it can be treated with sound waves, ureteroscopic removal, or possibly dissolved (only some can be dissolved). If it's not both... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Not for me: I passed a 3 mm stone in the er. I was on my knees, rocking back and forth, vomiting. Then it passed and i felt beat up. Most people will pass the ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
No: Androderm is testosterone. You should check with your doctor to make sure you're not getting too much.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Surgery/Aldara: Laser surgery is preferred. Aldabra is used to help prevent but doesn't work well to treat.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Removal of cancer: Resection of tumor followed by intravesicle (in the bladder) medication is standard if care. If its in the muscle removing the bladder or chemo/radiat... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Probably Not: A full bladder on ct is just a sign that it is full. A full bladder is better than an empty bladder but if it was done because of blood in the urine,... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Lots!: 1st try the meds; viagra, cialis, levitra (vardenafil). 2nd level would be vacuum pump, muse or injections. 3rd level would be a prosthesis. There ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
No: There's so much noise in the media, both written and internet. Bigger sites like mayo and johns hopkins probably better. Very difficult to sort thro... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
No: No but you should be examined regularly. 70% if sexually active americans are carriers. For more: www.Peedoc.Com @thepeedoc.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Can be. : Along with several other symptoms. You need to confirm as it can be from something else.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Varies: You see reports from anywhere between <5% and >50%. There is no proven benefit from robotics. Get an experienced surgeon.For more: www.Peedoc.Com @t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Yes: It can be infection, stone, cancer or a variety of other problems. See your doctor. www.peedoc.com @thepeedoc.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Roscoe Nelson
Urology 30 years experience
Get checked: Did cultures actually grow something or was it just "dip +". If it showed blood and no bacteria on culture then you need to get a ct stone study. Ab... Read More
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Testimonials
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Thank you notes
Jul 8, 2013
Great responses. Recommend highly. Dr.Ali
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
I have a condition that requires I see a Urologist on a regular bases. In the last 4 years I have seen 4 different doctors. A year ago I found Doctor Nelson. Now I'll never have to look for another Do...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Nelson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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testosteron didnt help. Checking thyroid now. beginning to fear the depressing thought that this just goes with being 80. I just spoiled being so healthy fo 80 years. Thank you all.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Is there a way to stop them. Any food habits / less tension.bcos.,If I masturbate after a long gap, the jells are big & not coming out.
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Thanks a lot Doctor. Since no blood and the feeling is like a stone is coming out. Changed my diet to veg months ago so might be that. Thx

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

UC San Diego School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1993MD

Residency

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER

Awards

Top Urologist , First Place, Arizona - Winter
2013
Top Urologist , First Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
Top Urologist, First Place, Arizona - Spring
2014

Affiliations

Arizona State Urology
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