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Urologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

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A look at the work

  • Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
  • Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
  • Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
  • Document or review patients' histories.
  • Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
  • Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
  • Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
  • Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.

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Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.9 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

6.9 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.3 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

5.5 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.2 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

3.4 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2023-08

4.4 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

2023-08

4.3 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2023-08

4.3 / 5

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2023-08

4.1 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2023-08

4.1 / 5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2023-08

4.0 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2023-08

4.0 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2023-08

3.9 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2023-08

3.9 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2023-08

3.9 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2023-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 29-1229.03 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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