I suspect I have an enlarged prostate and wanted to consult with a doctor to confirm that I'm right.

I contacted a hospital (Samitivej Srinakarin) and asked for an appointment with an appropriate doctor. The doctor they've chosen is a urologist in the Surgery Clinic. That doesn't sound right to me. I don't believe I'm anywhere near needing surgery. All I want is confirmation I do have the condition and a recommendation for the best course of drug treatment. Won't a surgeon just want to hack me around a bit, rather than prescribe medicine?

What sort of specialist should I be dealing with?

A urologist is the correct specialist to examine your prostate.

Most urologists also do surgery, in fact the American Urological Association classifies urology as a surgical specialty. so you shouldn't necessarily be alarmed that your specialist is a surgeon. If anything, that increases his qualifications. I doubt he'll leap to surgery unless your bloodwork comes back with high PSA, and even at that it'll only be a biopsy. If he wants to do anything more severe, of course I'd get a second opinion.

Edited September 30, 201411 yr by attrayant

Not uncommon for a urologist to be based in a surgery clinic. However larger hospitals have dedicated Urology Clinics.

Two urologists which are highly recommended are:

Dr. Thanoo at Smaitivej (main hosp, not Srinikarim)

Dr. Viroj at Bumrungrad

Both have treated many TV members,.

Thanks for the reassurance, both attrayant and (as always) Sheryl.

Normally, the urologist will do a digital rectal exam ( for the size of the prostate and to see if it's smooth or rough )