Peter Anthony Ruff, MD

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Primary: Urologist

Sub-Specialty: General

Additional Specialties: Urological Surgery

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Other Link: http://urologyaustin.com
Categories: Physicians & Surgeons, Urology, Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Family Medicine & General Practice, Physicians & Surgeons, Gynecology, Physicians & Surgeons, Internal Medicine, Physicians & Surgeons, Nephrology (Kidneys), Physicians & Surgeons, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physicians & Surgeons, Oncology, Physicians & Surgeons, Sexual Dysfunction, Physicians & Surgeons, Surgery-General

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Phone: (512) 443-5988

Address: 608 Radam Ln, Austin, TX 78745

Website: http://urologyaustin.com

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General Practitioners

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Cryotherapy
At Urology Austin, our navigation program divides patients into two groups: men with localized, regional or recurrent prostate cancer, and men with advanced prostate cancer. Localized cancer means that it is still located within the prostate gland. Regional means it has moved just outside the prostate and may affect nearby seminal vesicles, tissues, organs or lymph nodes. Recurrent disease indicates that the prostate cancer has returned after a primary treatment. Treatments may include surgery, radiation, cryotherapy or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Men with localized, regional or recurrent cancer are served by a dedicated patient navigator. Our second patient navigator works with men whose cancer has metastasized, or who have non-metastatic cancer that is resistant to hormonal therapy.
Primary Care
Care Coordinators schedule appointments, communicate with your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and other specialists, work toward quality-of-life goals and connect you with support services, as needed.
Family Practice
In order to diagnose the root of a patient’s pelvic pain, urologists will take a medical history, symptoms history, and family health history as well as run a series diagnostic tests. A urinary analysis will determine if there is an active urinary tract or bladder infection. Patients may also undergo cystoscopy or CT scan to further at the recommendation of the urologist.
Male Infertility
Currently, the Urology Austin Pharmacy offers a select number of pharmaceuticals for specific conditions including: Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Stones, Low Testosterone, Male Infertility and Advanced Prostate Cancer. As we continue to grow this service, we will be expanding our medications to address additional diagnoses.
High Cholesterol
Emergency Care
In some cases, emergency care is an essential part of the healing process and for your safety. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms...
Constipation
Erectile Dysfunction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation is any dissatisfaction with bowel movements. This can mean infrequent bowel movements, incomplete bowel movements, difficulty passing stool, or straining to defecate. Constipation is a multifactorial issue and is effected by diet, water consumption, activity level, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, medication, hormones, aging, ignoring urges, and other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Constipation can also be caused by prolapse of the bladder, rectum, or uterus for females. A prolapse can compress the rectum, compacting the bowels, or create “pouches” in the rectum where stool can get stuck. Other symptoms associated with prolapse include a feeling of heaviness, a feeling of something stuck in the vagina, or need to press on perineum, vagina, or rectum to assist with defecation.
Urinary Incontinence
Women’s bodies go through many changes due to things like childbirth, perimenopause and menopause and other medical conditions. These changes can lead to laxity, or looseness, in vaginal tissue. As women age, vaginal tissue often becomes dry due to the decrease in estrogen, causing pain during sexual intercourse or urinary symptoms such as urinary incontinence. In the past, women’s only treatment options for these problems were medication, hormone therapy or surgery. Now, vaginal rejuvenation treatments offer patients another alternative. Patients testify that vaginal treatments have helped relieve their symptoms caused by the following conditions.

Gynecology
Female Infertility
Pelvic Pain
Labor and Delivery
Stress incontinence – Urinary leakage that is triggered by a stressor such as laughing, sneezing, lifting, coughing or exercising. Stress incontinence may also appear after childbirth due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.

Bladder Cancer
If you have a family history of prostate or bladder cancer, consider scheduling an appointment with one of our urologists for an initial screening. Contact Urology Austin at the location nearest you.
Urology
At Urology Austin, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, and their families, through compassionate and ethical health care.
Kidney Cancer
Common urologic causes of hematuria include urinary tract infections, kidney or bladder stones, benign prostate enlargement (BPH), and prostate infections. More serious causes of hematuria include bladder, prostate, or kidney cancer. Symptoms such as flank pain, urinary frequency, or painful urination may coexist with hematuria, which aides the provider in making the correct diagnosis. In young children, microscopic hematuria is usually self-limiting. However, it is important that children with persistent/recurrent hematuria be evaluated by a pediatric urologist.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are caused by a crystallization of various substances in your urine, usually calcium. They can be as small as a pebble, or as large as a walnut. It’s important to recognize symptoms in order to know when to seek help for kidney stones. When stones are small and able to pass on their own, an appointment with a urologist may be all that is needed. However, if they are large and will not pass, this may require emergency assistance.
Testicular Cancer
In reality, male urology issues can begin at a very early age, since testicular cancer is most common in male teens and young adults. From testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment, to helping men become fathers, to treating conditions as men age, our providers are very knowledgeable about male urology.
Ovarian Cancer
Interstitial Cystitis
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary urgency is the strong urge to urinate that comes on suddenly and is difficult to hold. It may be associated with other symptoms such as burning or discomfort during urination, difficulty starting to flow of urine, urinary leakage, urinary frequency, low urine output, and weak stream. Sometimes people feel like they have a urinary tract infection (UTI) as the symptoms can be similar. Urgency may be due to a UTI, however, it can also be due to increased tension of pelvic floor muscles and restrictions connective tissue of the pelvis, abdomen, inner thighs, and buttock.
Prostate Cancer
Navigators play several roles when assisting prostate cancer patients. Their main role is to provide one-on-one, personalized guidance to patients as they move through their care pathway. They help connect patients to needed treatments, medications and financial assistance when necessary. Navigation is always based on the treatment plan outlined by the overseeing doctor. Prostate cancer navigators also serve as the central point of contact to facilitate communication between the patient and their care team. This team includes their physician, the physician’s nurse and his or her medical staff. In addition, an important part of their role is to educate patients about their condition, treatment options, medications, symptoms, expectations and next steps.
Cancer Care
Oftentimes, patients are referred to navigators by practice providers. However, navigators also seek out patients who may have discontinued their treatment or failed to follow-up with their appointments or doctor recommended care plan. Once connecting with these patients, navigators are able to assist by answering questions that can help the patient make an informed decision about continuing with prostate cancer care.

Autism

Depression
Mental Health
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Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

Ultrasound
When hematuria is unexplained or recurrent, it is important to have a comprehensive evaluation performed to rule out a significant underlying disease or condition. A typical evaluation for hematuria includes a CT urogram (also referred to as a CT-IVP), as well as a cystoscopy. A cystoscopy is a procedure in which a small camera is passed through the urethra into the bladder to visually inspect the bladder walls. Both of these tests are generally performed in the urologist’s office. Other radiographic tests such as ultrasound and MRI are used occasionally depending on the medical scenario of the individual patient.
MRI
MRI’s are another good way for physicians to detect the location and size of a kidney stone, as well as the condition of the kidneys, bladder and ureters.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
Urinary urgency is a symptom and can be indicative of one of the diagnoses listed above. To diagnose these conditions, urologists will take a full symptom, medical, and pharmacological history as well as run a urinary analysis to rule out active infections. They may also recommend that patients have a cystoscopy, CT scan, UroCuff testing, or urodynamics to further determine the root of the issue. If other conditions are suspected, patients will be referred for further testing based on their providers assessment.
Radiation Therapy
We’re passionate about cancer care. Our team offers the latest advancements in radiation therapy and state-of-the-art technology for the benefit of patients.
Radiation Oncology
Urology Austin providers are committed to staying at the forefront of the latest technologies, medical knowledge, surgical techniques, and advanced treatment options. Our comprehensive medical approach includes a nationally accredited in-house pharmacy, a nationally accredited in-house pathology laboratory, clinical research department, patient navigation programs and the Austin Center for Radiation Oncology. In January 2022, Urology Austin launched a Women’s Wellness program at our Round Rock #1 location.

Vasectomy
Robotic Surgery
Hysterectomy
Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgeons

Botox
At Urology Austin, our highly-trained urologists are adept at diagnosing and treating conditions unique to female urology. We are also proud to have both male and female providers on staff for your privacy and comfort. We offer patients many pharmacological, minimally invasive in-office and surgical options to address their needs. Among our overactive bladder solutions are Interstim sacral nerve therapy, Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and botox injections into the bladder. Our providers are passionate about applying the right solutions for both long-term results that are convenient and comfortable for our female patients.

Cyst

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses a host of health issues including urinary urgency. This page will define urinary urgency, how it is diagnosed, treated and how pelvic floor physical therapy can benefit this condition.
Back Pain
Manual Therapy

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