Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
BPH (Enlarged Prostate)

BPH (Enlarged Prostate)

Header Text: 

Enlargement of the prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can constrict the flow of urine and impair emptying of the bladder, leading to urinary frequency, urgency and having to urinate at night.

Intro/Headline: 

Body: 

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland whose primary function is to help in reproduction. Given its location in front of the bladder, however, enlargement of the prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can constrict the flow of urine and impair emptying of the bladder, leading to urinary frequency, urgency and having to urinate at night.

BPH primarily affects men over the age of 40, of all races and ethnic backgrounds. In fact, approximately 80% of men over the age of 70 have some degree of BPH. Fortunately, not all men will suffer bothersome symptoms. Currently, it is estimated that 25%-50% of men with an enlarged prostate have some degree of bothersome urinary symptoms and can benefit from some form of medical or surgical treatment from a urologist.

Body Column 2: 

Would you like an appointment?

Please call our office at 646-962-4811 to schedule an appointment via phone. Our phone staff are available to help you Monday–Friday, from 9AM-5PM (EST).

If you'd like to learn more about our providers that specialize in BPH treatment, please review the Physicians & Faculty profiles listed at the bottom of this page.

BPH (Enlarged Prostate) - Risks & Causes

Summary: 

Prostatic growth and enlargement is a natural process that normally occurs in men. It occurs to varying degrees.

Learn More

BPH (Enlarged Prostate) - Symptoms and Evaluation

Summary: 

The symptoms caused by BPH may involve either problems emptying the bladder or problems with bladder storage.

Learn More

BPH (Enlarged Prostate) - Treatment Options

Summary: 

Treatment for BPH focuses on reducing the symptoms associated with prostatic enlargement. The decision on how to treat BPH depends on how bothersome your symptoms are.

Learn More

Physicians & Faculty

Dr. Richard K. Lee, M.D. | Cornell Urology

Richard Lee

M.D., M.B.A.

646.962.4811
646.962.4811
AETNA [Medicare], AETNA-HMO, Aetna-NYP-EPO/POS, AETNA-PPO, Aetna-Weill Cornell POS, Affinity Access, Affinity Health Plan, CIGNA, EBCBS HMO, EBCBS Mediblue, EBCBS PPO/EPO, Empire BCBS HealthPlus, Empire BCBS HealthPlus (CHP), Federal Medicare, Fidelis Care, Health First, NY State Medicaid, Oxford Freedom, Oxford Health Plans [Liberty], Oxford Health Plans [Medicare], Oxford Health Plans [Metro/Core/Charter], Rockefeller University-CoreSource, UHC Compass, UHC Medicare, United Empire Plan, United Healthcare Commercial, VNSNY CHOICE Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth
Brady Urologic Health Center
Dr. Alexis E. Te, M.D. | Cornell Urology

Alexis E. Te

M.D.

646.962.4811
646.962.4811
Aetna-Weill Cornell POS, CIGNA, EBCBS PPO/EPO, Medicare, Oxford Freedom, Rockefeller University-CoreSource, United Healthcare Commercial
The Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center

Alfred Winkler

M.D., M.B.A.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
AETNA [Medicare], AETNA-HMO, AETNA-PPO, Aetna-Weill Cornell POS, Affinity Access, Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, Blue Priority Network, CIGNA, EBCBS HMO, EBCBS Mediblue, EBCBS Pathway X, EBCBS Pathway X Enhanced, EBCBS PPO/EPO, Emblem Select Care, Empire BCBS HealthPlus, Empire BCBS HealthPlus (CHP), Fidelis Care, GHI, Health First, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) [Medicaid], Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) [Medicare], Medicaid, Medicare, Oxford Freedom, Oxford Health Plans [Liberty], Oxford Health Plans [Medicare], Oxford Health Plans [Metro/Core/Charter], POMCO, Rockefeller University-CoreSource, UHC Compass, UHC Medicare, United Empire Plan, United Health Care [Community Plan], United Healthcare Commercial, VNSNY CHOICE Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth

Nicole Prusak

FNP-BC

(646) 962-6363
(646) 962-6363
Brady Urologic Health Center

© 2016 Weill Cornell Medicine All rights reserved.