Erectile Dysfunction Specialists
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. It is a common and treatable condition addressed by urologists and sexual medicine specialists.
About Erectile Dysfunction
ED affects an estimated 30 million American men and becomes more common with age. It can result from vascular disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalances, neurological conditions, medications, or psychological factors. Because ED can be an early indicator of cardiovascular disease, evaluation by a physician is important.
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓ Inability to achieve an erection
- ✓ Difficulty maintaining an erection
- ✓ Reduced sexual desire
Treatment Options
- ✓ PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil)
- ✓ Vacuum erection devices
- ✓ Penile injections (alprostadil)
- ✓ Intraurethral suppositories
- ✓ Testosterone replacement (if deficient)
- ✓ Penile prosthesis implant
- ✓ Psychological counseling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is erectile dysfunction a normal part of aging?
ED becomes more common with age, but it is not an inevitable or untreatable consequence of aging. ED often signals an underlying health condition that deserves medical attention.
Can erectile dysfunction be cured?
In many cases, yes. When ED is caused by a reversible condition, treating the underlying cause often restores function. For men with vascular or structural causes, treatments are highly effective even if not curative.
Do I need to see a urologist for ED?
Primary care physicians can prescribe first-line ED medications. However, a urologist is warranted for ED that doesn’t respond to oral medications, or when ED is associated with other urological symptoms.
Urologists Who Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Neil Stein, MD
Urology
Dr. Bert Spence, MD
Urology
Dr. Gary Carl, MD
Urology
Dr. Victor Carpiniello, MD
Urology
Dr. Chase Sovell, MD
Urology
Dr. Gavin Stormont
Urology
Dr. Ronald Cercone, MD
Urology
Dr. Neil Bander, MD
Urology
Dr. William Blank, MD
Urology
Dr. Helmer Swenson, MD
Urology
Dr. Joshua Broghammer, MD
Urology
Dr. Arturo Canto, MD
Urology
Dr. Thomas Stormont, MD
Urology
Dr. David Streitz, MD
Urology
Dr. Basir Tareen, MD
Urology
Dr. Dean Tortorelis, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Tran, MD
Urology
Dr. Kevin Unger, MD
Urology
Dr. Sierra Tolbert, MD
Urology
Dr. Jeffry Twidwell, MD
Urology
Dr. Robert Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Matthew Tollefson, MD
Urology
Dr. Roland Ugarte, MD
Urology
Dr. Nikil Uppaluri
Urology
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