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Aiken, SC
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About
Bio
Dr. Darren Mack is a graduate of The Univesity of Georgia and The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, Georgia. He completed a Urology residency at the SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn, New York in 2014.
His clinical interests include many aspects of Urology including stone disease, urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, oncology, pediatric urology, BPH, erectile dysfunction, andrology, male infertility, and miminally invasive surgery.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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
Pediatric Urology
Urologic Oncology
Licenses
United States: Georgia, South Carolina
Languages spoken
English, Russian
Doctor Q&A
140 Answers
9 Agrees
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Urology 14 years experience
Yes.: Yes, urinating more frequently during pregnancy is normal. Increased cardiac output, circulating blood volume, and glomerular filtration rate affect ... Read More
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With a few things...: Your doctor should take a full history and complete a physical exam. Other tests that prove helpful include a urinalysis, urine culture, measurement ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Nope.: That is a very important question. There are no tests to predict if men will get clinically significant prostate cancer even with a family history, n... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Multiple: If a large stone is in the kidney, the urologist may recommend a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (pnl) where the stone is blasted with an energy device t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: There are no direct contraindications to having a stone removed while menstruating.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Many things: The cons of the operation are multiple. Specifically, the surgery could lead to bleeding, infection, damage to nearby structures such as the bladder,... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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A lot of things: Erectile functioning is dependent on multiple systems in our bodies coordinating to facilitate dilation of the erectile chambers of the penis, called ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Talk to your doctor: The first step is to determine if a living related kidney donor is a match for your body's immune system. This can be done through tests that a trans... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Problem possible: Testicular atrophy is a problem that can be due to a variety of factors. Genetic causes, low hormones, varicoceles, and history of trauma can cause t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Wait it out...: It's normal for an obstructing kidney stone to cause crampy intermittent pain, and unfortunately until the stone is managed pain can arise. Pain that... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Infection likely: Dysuria, or pain during urination, is a specific symptom of inflammation of the urethra. This finding can be seen in infections which need a history,... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Nothing bad: There are no deleterious side effects to your health from refraining from sexual activity.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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A narrowing: A stricture is an anatomic narrowing of any structure in the body with a lumen. Depending on the organ, the underlying causes can be traumatic, infla... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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No.: Consuming semen does not cause pregnancy, however having unprotected sexual intercourse does lead to pregnancy, as some fluid expressed from the penis... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Viagra (sildenafil) is commercially available in 25, 50, or 100mg tablets. These agents should always be used cautiously, especially in patients with... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: These medications do not necessarily help all men with erectile dysfunction. These medications help draw more blood into the erectile chambers of the... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pneumaturia?: Air in the urine, pneumaturia, is caused by an infectious process, instrumentation of the urinary tract, or an abnormal connection (fistula) between t... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Testis tissue sample: A testis biopsy is simply sampling the tissue of the testis gland for further analysis. For example, testicular biopsies are performed to evaluate in... Read More
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Scrotal mass: Scrotal masses can be many things from a cyst, a dilated vein, a tumor, or more. There's no way of knowing what the mass is without a thorough evaluat... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Not likely.: The cdc quotes condoms as 82-98% effective when used correctly, but there is always a small chance of a malfunction that results in a pregnancy. So p... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Trospium chloride: Sanctura is the brand name of trospium chloride, an anti-spasmodic used in the treatment of overactive bladder. Trospium chloride is a quaternary amin... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Oligospermia: Low sperm counts can be caused by a variety of causes. There is no way to make specific recommendations without a full uroligic consult for causes pr... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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See a urologist: A mobile, non-tender, penile mass on the shaft is likely something benign, possibly a cyst, but there is no way to know for sure without a doctor seei... Read More
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Penile Lesion: Penile lesions range in their cause from inflammatory, infectious, or malignant. A doctor can evaluate you, send tests, and recommend a urological ev... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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See a urologist now: Your symptoms could be from a few things, topping my list is a testicular mass given the type of symptoms and your age. This could also be something ... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Possibilities: The differential diagnosis for testicular pain is very broad and can include pain referred from the groin from hernias or structural problems with the... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Varies.: The fact is that secretions from the penis prior to ejaculation do contain sperm. Inside the body, sperm can live for several days. Outside, it's li... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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None: It is my belief that supplements will not help incontinence any more than a sugar pill will. Urinary incontinence needs to be accurately diagnosed be... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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To remove foreskin: Circumcision is the act of removing the foreskin in a male. It is done for religious/cultural reasons, cosmetic purposes, and functional problems bec... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: After the tissue of the glans is exposed for the first time to the outside world it will be very sensitive.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Unknown: Flaky material in the urine could be many things. It could be infectious material, or clumps of white blood cells, for example. A doctor should take... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not hard: This requires evaluation by a urologist prior to the surgery. Circumcision has a low incidence of side effects. Expect some mild pain/swelling immed... Read More
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Get the stent: Stents prevent small fragments of stone from temporarily blocking your ureter. The stent may cause some temporary urinary urgency and mild discomfort... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Few things possible: Pain directly in the testicle could be from testicular atrophy, a consequence of having the varicocele or from how the nerves healed. Also, hydrocele... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yep: A ph of the urine less than 5.5 certainly predisposes uric acid crystals to form. Simple urine tests will help you determine if you are at risk for de... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Lots: Hyperparathyroidism, paget's disease, renal tubular acidosis, genetic causes, cushing's disease, immobilization, excess calcium intake/viatmin d exces... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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No: Pyuria, or white blood cells in the urine, is a nonspecific sign and can be present in other inflammatory disorders of the urinary tract. A true infe... Read More
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A member asked:
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Could be a lot: Penile lesions range from benign to malignant causes. The spots could be warts, molluscum contagiosum, and std, or a more serious condition. He need... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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An ER doc, Urgent!: An emergency physician is equipped to handle emergent conditions of the testicles, including testicular torsion, which is a true emergency, and they c... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Break the habit: Like quitting any habit, your friend should avoid entiely behavioral, emotional, or environmental triggers that lead to the behavior he is trying to a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Circumcision is a safe and effective option to remove the foreskin no matter what one's age is. With proper pre-operative evaluation and counseling ... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Safe, but effective?: No studies I am aware of have shown turmeric to slow prostate cancer. I personally do not recommend supplements for my patients but I do not discoura... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Scrotal swelling: Swellings in the scrotum can be several things. Possibilities include hydrocele, epididymitis, hernia, testicular torsion, testicular cancer, varico... Read More
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Penile lesion: Lesions on the penis sometimes warrant a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis after an evaluation from a knowledgeable doc. Pcp's, dermatologists, or urol... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: There are a variety of procedures to alleviate incontinence after a prostatectomy. A thorough evaluation from a urologist is recommended. Kegel exer... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no evidence to support that infection/inflammation in the prostate, or prostatitis, predispose a man to developing prostate cancer. However,... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Check with urologist: Infections in the urinary tract are effectively treated with culture specific antibiotics. If symptoms recur or persist, they may not be related to in... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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No: After a prostatectomy, there is no fluid ejaculated from the penis, though men may still experience orgasms. After a scraping of the prostate, or tur... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Penile fracture poss: Fracturing the erectile chambers of the penis does happen and can lead to problems. There are other possibilities including tearing a superficial vei... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Talk to him: Discuss your concern with him and see if he would consider a circumcision. With regular hygeine, not being circumcised presents minimal health hazard... Read More
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Dr. Mack is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Mack is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jul 21, 2017
hydrocele side effect on sexual life please tell me details
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Great answer! So many doctors now a days act like it's a sin NOT to masturbate! And you're a urologist saying this! Thank you, Dr. Darren Mack!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks doctor for your time.. Washing the skin with soap and water is enough to wash out sperms ? After drying sperms are dead?
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Thanks, ill have to do with the local doctor, no urologist for miles!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 2009MD
Residency
SUNY Downstate Health Science Center Brooklyn, NY
Awards
Top Urologist , Second Place, New York - Winter
2013
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