Dr. Ben Shenassa, MD

Urology ·

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Age 49

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Dr. Ben Shenassa, MD is an urology specialist in Eagle Rock, CA and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1995 and specializes in urology, female adult urology, and more.Read his story

Ben B. Shenassa, MD, INC

2750 W Broadway

Eagle Rock, CA 90041

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Top Care Areas

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Spermatocele

very high

more than 99% of peers

Hydronephrosis

very high

more than 99% of peers

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

very high

more than 99% of peers

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Dr. Shenassa's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Shenassa "My love for medicine has been multifaceted. It started from seeing brave and uncompromising dedication of physicians in a revolution-torn country to delving into the intricacies of human body. Subsequently, the passion for my chosen surgical sub-specialty was manifested because of personal and life-changing Urological maladies that happened to my father. After finishing my undergraduate work at UCLA, I spent 10 years in New Orleans to finish my medical, surgical, and"

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Shenassa "Educating patients about their genito-urinary health, providing the patients with the most accurate diagnosis, discussing the treatment options thoroughly, and providing the most appropriate medical or surgical care."

3 Specialties

Urology
Female Adult Urology
Male Adult Urology

1 Board Certifications

Urology
Accredited by: American Board of Urology*

59 Conditions Treated

Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Cancer
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Gonorrhea Infections
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Hydronephrosis
Hypospadias
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Kidney Infection, Acute
Kidney Infection, Chronic
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Conditions
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sleep Disorders
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections

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85 Procedures

Adrenalectomy
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Bladder Biopsy
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Repair Surgery
Bladder Surgery
Circumcision
Condyloma Destruction
Cystectomy
Cystourethroscopy and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Neck
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dorsal Slit of the Foreskin, Adult Male
Electrocautery
Electronic Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Extracorporeal Shockwave
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Incontinence Surgery
Infertility Treatment
In-Office Ultrasound
Interstim® Sacral Nerve Stimulator
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Removal
Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laser Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Microsurgery Vasectomy Reversal
Nephrostomy
Orchiectomy
Partial Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Penile Implants
Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
Percutaneous Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Brachytherapy
Prostate Procedures
Prostate Removal
Prostate Surgery
Prostatectomy With Robotic Assistance
Radical Cystectomy
Radical Prostate Removal
Removal of Condyloma
Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
Sonography
Tumor Resection
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Abdominal
Ultrasound, Bladder
Ultrasound, Pelvic
Ultrasound, Prostate
Ultrasound, Renal
Ultrasound, Scrotum
Ultrasound, Transrectal
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
Ureteral Reimplantation
Ureteroneocystostomy
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
Ureterscopies
Urethral Catheterization
Urethral Dilation
Urethral Reconstruction
Urethral Sling
Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Urinary Tract Procedure
Uroflowmetry
Urologic Reconstruction
Urological Surgery
Urology Procedure
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Vasectomy Reversal

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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

U.C.L.A.
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1991
Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1995
Tulane University School Med
Internship Hospital | Completed 1996
Tulane University School Med
Residency Hospital | Completed 2001

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Shenassa has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Shenassa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shenassa

4.3

Based on 44 reviews

5 Stars	79.54545454545455%	(35)
4 Stars	4.545454545454546%	(2)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	15.909090909090908%	(7)

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What People Say About Dr. Ben Shenassa, MD

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For the last 10 plus years, I was constantly plagued by urethral stricture issues. Several urologists has tried to help me by using either the urethrotomy or dilation methods but to no avail. I almost gave up any hope until I found Dr. Shenassa a year ago. He applied an unconventional method to...Read More

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