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Urologist

Senior-level

Also known as: Acute Care Physician, General Urologist, Male Infertility Specialist, MD (Medical Doctor)

Medical & WelfareBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Urologist, you diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and surgical disorders affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs. You'll work directly with patients in clinics and hospitals, using diagnostic tools and performing surgical procedures. This career requires strong critical thinking, careful listening, and clear communication skills to explain complex medical information and make important decisions about patient care. You'll interact daily with other medical professionals and must follow strict safety protocols due to exposure to infections.
UrologyUrologic SurgeryGenitourinary MedicineRenal DisordersHealthcareMedicineSurgical PracticePatient CareMedical Careers

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Epic Systems

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

9,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

367,400

in 2025 → 380,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

Doctoral or professional degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The job outlook for Urologists is stable, with about 9,400 job openings projected each year through 2035. Your median annual wage could be around $265,930. As you gain experience, you could advance to roles such as Head of a Urology Department, a Professor of Urology, or a Medical Director within a hospital's urology department.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • General Practitioner
  • Medical Assistant (Urology)

Where it can lead

  • Head of Urology Department
  • Professor of Urology
  • Medical Director, Urology Department

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance the urology field by assisting with diagnostics through advanced image analysis and improving treatment planning with predictive analytics. It will also optimize surgical precision with robotic assistance and streamline administrative tasks, allowing urologists to focus more on complex patient care and personalized medicine.