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Dr. Ricardo R. Gonzalez, MD

Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting new patients
Scurlock Tower 6560 Fannin St Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 581-8120

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Ricardo R. Gonzalez is an internationally-recognized expert in minimally-invasive treatments for voiding dysfunction. For men, he is an expert in surgical therapies for BPH, including GreenLight laser vaporization of the prostate, enucleation (HoLEP and GreenLEP), Rezum, Urolift, Aquablation and others. He currently holds a Center of Excellence Certification for both GreenLight and Rezum. He has been invited to teach laser surgery throughout the U.S. and in 17 foreign countries. His research includes the development and evaluation of minimally invasive treatments that improve voiding function in men while preserving sexual function. His focus also encompasses the evaluation and management in urinary incontinence and pelvic floor reconstruction and functional restoration in women. His goal is to provide state-of-the-art urologic care to improve patients' quality of life, especially with urinary and sexual quality of life.

Dr. Gonzalez was the former Medical Director for the Centers for Voiding Dysfunction and Clinical Research at Houston Metro Urology. He has joined the full-time academic faculty at Houston Methodist Hospital with faculty affiliations at Weil Cornell and Baylor College of Medicine. He is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Cornell in New York City. He currently practices urology with a focus on voiding dysfunction and pelvic restorative medicine reconstructive surgery in The Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology (ABU) and has earned board subspecialty certification in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS).

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Stanford Medical School, Stanford, California

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Houston Methodist Urology Associates
6560 Fannin St Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77030
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Calculus of the Urinary System
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Kidney Cancer
Nephrotic Syndrome
Adrenal Gland issues
Kidney Failure (ESRD)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostatitis
Prostate Nodule
Kidney Stones
Kidney Infection
Urinary Issues
Pelvic Prolapse
Bladder Control Issues
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Bladder Cancer

Procedures Performed

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Nephrectomy
Bladder Repair
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
Vasectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery
Rezum
Vasectomy Reversal
UroLift
Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Hormone Treatments
Bladder Suspension Surgery
Cystoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Renaissance
Golden Rule
AmeriGroup
Humana
Wellcare
Cigna-HealthSpring
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
AARP
Community Health Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
Physicians Mutual
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
GEHA
Molina Healthcare
Cigna
Tricare

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Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
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Children's Hospital 23
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Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
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