Arizona Urology Specialists plants new clinics across Phoenix’s West Valley and adds seven urologists to ease access

New clinics and seven incoming physicians aim to make urology care easier to reach

Arizona Urology Specialists (AUS) said it is expanding into Phoenix’s West Valley with multiple new clinic locations and seven urologists joining its team. The move creates a noticeably larger local footprint, with more exam rooms, extra clinic days and added procedure capacity aimed at easing long waits for outpatient urology care.

The addition is a clear push to place specialists closer to people who live west of central Phoenix. AUS described the hires as a mix of experience levels — from established surgeons to newer attendings — and said the clinics will support both routine visits and in-office treatments. For patients, the practical result should be shorter travel times and more same-week appointments for common problems like urinary infections, kidney stones and prostate issues.

Where the new West Valley sites will serve patients and what they’ll offer

The West Valley expansion adds several clinic sites across the western suburbs of the Phoenix metro area. AUS plans regular weekday hours at each location, with at least one site offering extended evening hours one night a week and limited Saturday clinics for routine follow-ups. Several locations will also be set up for telehealth visits.

Services at the new clinics will focus on outpatient urology care: diagnosis and management of prostate conditions, bladder and urinary tract problems, kidney stone treatment, erectile dysfunction, and female pelvic medicine. Clinics will provide basic office procedures such as cystoscopy and bladder instillations, as well as pre-op evaluations and coordination for day-surgery cases. Some locations will host ultrasound and noninvasive imaging to speed diagnosis without forcing patients to travel to hospitals.

The group emphasized that the sites are designed as outpatient hubs rather than inpatient surgical centers. Where operations are needed, the clinics will coordinate with nearby hospitals that perform same-day and inpatient urologic surgery.

Profiles of the seven urologists joining the practice

The seven new physicians bring a mix of subspecialties common in modern urology. AUS described the incoming group as including two urologic oncologists who focus on prostate and bladder cancer, two specialists in stone disease and endourology, one surgeon with experience in reconstructive and continence surgery, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive urology specialist, and a pediatric-trained urologist who also treats young adults.

Several of the hires come with academic ties or leadership roles at regional hospitals, while others arrive from private practice. That mix means patients should see both deep surgical experience and clinicians who focus on office-based care and chronic condition management. AUS singled out a couple of hires as having strong local reputations for compassionate patient care and steady surgical outcomes.

How the expansion will change access for West Valley patients

For patients, the biggest impact should be practical: shorter drives, more appointment slots and reduced wait times for routine and urgent issues. The additional clinicians also widen referral options for primary care doctors and emergency departments in the area, so patients with urgent stone pain or suspected cancers can get specialist assessment faster.

The increased local capacity could also cut pressure on hospital outpatient clinics, freeing those sites to focus on complex surgeries and inpatient care. For people juggling work and family, evening and occasional Saturday hours will make it easier to fit urology care into a busy week.

Why this expansion fits into wider Phoenix health trends

Growth in outpatient specialty clinics has been steady in Phoenix, driven by population growth in the suburbs and a steady rise in age-related conditions that bring people to urologists. Private-specialty groups like AUS are expanding because hospitals and health systems increasingly outsource routine specialist visits to outpatient partners.

Staffing remains a challenge locally, so recruiting seven physicians at once is notable. It signals confidence that the West Valley can support more specialty care and that patients will use the new services.

How to book care at the new West Valley clinics

Arizona Urology Specialists said appointments can be made through its patient portal or by calling the clinics during regular business hours. The group accepts major commercial insurance and Medicare; patients should check coverage for specific procedures when they book. New patients will be asked for a referral if their insurer requires one.

Sources

• prnewswire.com