Dr. Kourosh Afshar, Urologist, Vancouver, BC

Dr. Kourosh Afshar

Dr. Kourosh Afshar

Urologist
Vancouver, BC
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Dr. Kourosh Afshar Bio

Investigator and Associate Chief of Surgery, BC Children's Hospital
Co-lead, Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Innovation, BC Children's Hospital
Academic Affiliations
Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Research Theme

Contact

Phone
(604) 875-2000 ext. 7959
Mailing Address

4500 Oak St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3V4

Assistant

Maria Chaperon
MChaperon@cw.bc.ca

Research

Current Project
Afshar K, Shadgan B, Nigro M: Use of NIRS in diagnosis of Testicular Torsion

Current Projects
Afshar K: Metanalysis of varicocelectomy in children

Current Projects
Afshar K, Skarsgard E: Use of WHO Z score to predict post surgical complications:

Honours & Awards

STELLA Award for advanced surgical learning

Department of Pediatric Surgery BCCH, Nov.2007

Best Paper Award Northwest Urological Society, Spokane, WA 2006


( Dr. Kourosh Afshar, Urologist, Vancouver, BC) is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Keywords: Cancer: BPH, Cancer: Prostate Nutrition, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Colon and Rectal Cancer Cancer: Lung Cancer, Cancer: Melanoma, Cancer: Ovarian Cancer, Cancer: Prostate Cancer

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Health Talks:

Sexual preservation for BPH prostate surgery

Urology Practice isa great pleace to start to look into If you’re experiencing symptoms of male incontinence, a local urologist can help. A local urologist can ask about your symptoms and recommend further testing or male incontinence treatment. Urethral inserts like Contino® are temporarily inserted into the urethra (the tube which carries urine to the outside of the body) to prevent or reduce bladder leakage. Damage to the kidneys can lead to swelling in the hands and ankles, high blood pressure, and other symptoms. 

Please contact ( Dr. Kourosh Afshar, Urologist Vancouver, BC ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients. Prostate Cancer NOW is part of the Now Health Network and its focus is on muscular and skeletal  conditions.  In summary, there are many different treatments for prostate cancer.  Identifying the best treatment will depend on your specific situation and your preference after discussion with your doctor. It is not true Asian men have the lowest risk of developing prostate cancer. African men have the highest risk. Often seeing a local urologist in Toronto can help. 

Medications like alpha blockers don't actually treat BPH, they treat the symptoms by relaxing the muscle around the urethra, so thereby reducing some of the resistance.

Sometimes we will add in a second line medication in order to try and shrink the prostate. These medications are called the five alpha reductase inhibitors. So we have Proscar or Avodart These are medications which work by lowering the conversion of testosterone within the prostate. Over a period of 6 to 12 months, this can shrink the prostate by around 20%.

Education

Ratings for Dr. Kourosh Afshar

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    Dr. Kourosh Afshar, Local Oncologist, Vancouver BC, Prostate Cancer Now has a great office staff.
    Submitted: August 05, 2022
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    Dr. Kourosh Afshar, Local Oncologist, Vancouver BC, Prostate Cancer Now is very kind and has good information
    Submitted: August 05, 2022

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    When dealing with Testosterone Levels and Erectile Dysfunction, a man may see a variety of health care providers, including those who can treat problems of the male genitourinary tract. For more information, consider seeing a Urologist in Vancouver, BC, such as Dr. Kourosh Afshar.
  • man pointing at groin
    Men who are experiencing Erectile Dysfunction Following a Vasectomy would benefit from seeing a urologist in addition to a family physician. For erectile dysfunction due to medical issues, you could get help from a local Urologist in Vancouver, BC, such as Dr. Kourosh Afshar.
  • stomach problem woman
    Adrenal Insufficiency can be caused by different reasons, and you may see a family doctor and endocrinologist if you’re experiencing symptoms. If you have an adrenal mass or tumour, you will consult with a Urologist in Vancouver, BC, such as Dr. Kourosh Afshar.
  • man pointing at groin
    Men who are experiencing Erectile Dysfunction Following a Vasectomy would benefit from seeing a urologist in addition to a family physician. For erectile dysfunction due to medical issues, you could get help from a local Urologist Urologist in Vancouver, BC, such as Dr. Kourosh Afshar.

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