Is it possible to request to see a female urologist rather than a male doctor?

Many health plans allow members to choose the gender of their doctor whenever possible. In such cases, patients are advised to contact the member services department of their provider to locate female doctors specializing in urology, recommends the provider Health Plan of San Mateo.

Some health plans allow members to browse their websites for affiliated doctors in certain specialties; patients can then search for local urologists and select a doctor with a female name.

Being comfortable with the physician responsible for care is essential to effective doctor-patient communication and often the main reason for choosing specialists of a specific gender, explain experts at Women'sHealth.