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Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1986)
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
23600 Telo Avenue Suite 220
Torrance, CA 90505

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS is an urologist in Torrance, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS is affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence, Unio Specialty Care, Unio Specialty Care and GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC.

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Office Locations

Torrance Memorial

23600 Telo Avenue Suite 220
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 534-0463
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Providence

3445 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 310
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-5005
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Some issues Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound
duplex ultrasound
pelvic duplex ultrasound
testicular duplex ultrasound
vascular procedures

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound
vascular studies
vascular ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS performed more abdominal ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound
pelvic duplex ultrasound
testicular duplex ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, and testicular duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound
urinalysis

By Affordability:

lab tests
urinalysis
urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS performed more ultrasound (sonogram), and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 1118
anorectal procedures 30
blood draw 389
complementary or alternative therapy 48
cytology 320
diagnostic procedures 45
doctor visit 1700
hormone therapy 29
lab tests 3206
minimally invasive procedures 32
minor procedures 15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 53
pelvic imaging 1734
ultrasound (sonogram) 2091
urologic procedures 238
vascular procedures 708

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 1100
anorectal procedures 66
blood draw 382
catheterization 27
complementary or alternative therapy 75
CT scan 11
cytology 302
diagnostic procedures 81
doctor visit 1651
hormone therapy 40
lab tests 2319
minimally invasive procedures 35
minor procedures 15
pelvic imaging 1140
ultrasound (sonogram) 1463
urologic procedures 238
vascular procedures 755

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 432
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 268
Black 32
Hispanic 56
Asian 203
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 243
85 and over 98
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 986
anorectal procedures 52
blood draw 423
complementary or alternative therapy 71
cytology 318
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 1596
hormone therapy 41
lab tests 2460
minimally invasive procedures 12
pelvic imaging 1082
ultrasound (sonogram) 1426
urologic procedures 173
vascular procedures 642

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 402
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 21
Hispanic 50
Asian 196
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 203
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 98
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 1092
anorectal procedures 56
blood draw 1045
complementary or alternative therapy 63
cytology 367
diagnostic procedures 56
doctor visit 1683
hormone therapy 25
lab tests 2931
minimally invasive procedures 11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 43
pelvic imaging 1159
ultrasound (sonogram) 1453
urologic procedures 199
vascular procedures 755

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 2024
Female 358
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 928
Black 286
Hispanic 200
Asian 824
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 890
From 75 to 84 916
85 and over 490
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 38
Dementia 10
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 1017
anorectal procedures 44
blood draw 265
complementary or alternative therapy 67
cytology 253
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 1634
lab tests 1700
minimally invasive procedures 19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 31
pelvic imaging 1053
ultrasound (sonogram) 1309
urologic procedures 169
vascular procedures 730

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 500
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 321
Black 28
Hispanic 68
Asian 189
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 263
85 and over 137
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 36
Dementia 12
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 827
blood draw 243
cytology 203
doctor visit 1399
hormone therapy 23
lab tests 1406
minimally invasive procedures 19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 19
pelvic imaging 836
ultrasound (sonogram) 1071
urologic procedures 94
vascular procedures 573

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 499
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 330
Black 23
Hispanic 65
Asian 169
Other 38
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 254
85 and over 146
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 935
blood draw 193
catheterization 51
cytology 167
doctor visit 1581
hormone therapy 30
lab tests 1463
minimally invasive procedures 34
pelvic imaging 992
ultrasound (sonogram) 1289
urologic procedures 199
vascular procedures 638

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 391
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 29
Hispanic 44
Asian 166
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 207
85 and over 99
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 662
blood draw 190
chronic care 194
cytology 123
doctor visit 1667
hormone therapy 21
lab tests 1705
minimally invasive procedures 33
pelvic imaging 1179
ultrasound (sonogram) 1513
urologic procedures 86
vascular procedures 328

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 383
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 226
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 165
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 90
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 226
blood draw 139
catheterization 32
chronic care 361
cytology 77
doctor visit 1542
hormone therapy 25
lab tests 1342
minimally invasive procedures 42
pelvic imaging 584
ultrasound (sonogram) 810
urologic procedures 119

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 343
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 221
Black 19
Hispanic 49
Asian 117
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 85
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 329
blood draw 68
catheterization 31
chronic care 425
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 1808
hormone therapy 22
lab tests 1090
minimally invasive procedures 78
minor procedures 21
pelvic imaging 693
ultrasound (sonogram) 946
urologic procedures 109
vascular procedures 76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 387
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 22
Hispanic 55
Asian 126
Other 41
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 181
85 and over 91
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 744
catheterization 17
chronic care 417
doctor visit 1998
lab tests 1513
minimally invasive procedures 41
pelvic imaging 734
ultrasound (sonogram) 897
urologic procedures 58
vascular procedures 581

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 457
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 281
Black 19
Hispanic 56
Asian 164
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 225
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 97
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging 821
anorectal procedures 49
blood draw 333
catheterization 31
chronic care 349
complementary or alternative therapy 64
CT scan 11
cytology 236
diagnostic procedures 49
doctor visit 1659
hormone therapy 28
lab tests 1921
minimally invasive procedures 32
minor procedures 17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 36
pelvic imaging 1016
ultrasound (sonogram) 1297
urologic procedures 152
vascular procedures 578

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 528
Female 130
Ethnicity
Black / African American 43
Asian / Pacific Islander 210
Non-Hispanic White 299
Hispanic 62
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 22
Age
75 to 84 260
85 and over 130
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 20
Dementia 11

Education & Training

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Torrance Memorial
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Providence
Unio Specialty Care
Unio Specialty Care
GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, CIGNA PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, CCN PPO and Medicaid.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Blue Shield of California
Interplan PPO
CIGNA PPO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare
CCN PPO
Medicaid

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 883 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2018-05-29 
I had a vasectomy by Dr Koo.   The first bad sign was the nurse telling me they had changed their antiseptic cleaning procedures.   The second bad sign was I noticed a difference in how smoothly the procedure went between sides.  The first side felt rough, the second side was much easier.   

Two days later my pain was getting worse.   Three days later and I was in excruciating pain.  The cause was an infection.   No apologies, just Dr Koo stating I was his first infection that year!   Thanks!   I like being exceptional, but having an infection in my balls isn't a category I want to be exceptional in.   

Then I was on antibiotics for three months over the summer to remove the infection.

To add to my frustration, he nonchalantly mentioned this would likely be a chronic condition for the rest of my life.   

So now I'm dealing with occasional pain and potential infections for the rest of my life.    Thanks Dr Koo!!!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $118,311 Lupron
$96,807 		Lupron Depot
$21,115 		Androgel
$246
$143
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $45,061 Xofigo
$36,574 		Nubeqa
$8,377 		Nexavar
$110
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $37,887 Erleada
$31,981 		ZYTIGA
$1,190
$4,715
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $37,760 KEYTRUDA
$16,830 		LYNPARZA
$100 		WELIREG
$20 		ENTEREG
$17
$20,792
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $22,948 KEYTRUDA
$22,734 		LYNPARZA
$215
Other $160,268 PROVENGE
$27,569 		Myrbetriq
$19,156 		ORGOVYX
$15,797 		ZYTIGA
$11,944 		ELIGARD
$10,289 		Other
$75,513
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $190,760
Consulting Fee $144,806
Travel and Lodging $44,121
Food and Beverage $26,664
Honoraria $15,500
Other $384

Research Payments

Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS has received 34 research payments totaling $5,765,877.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alec Sandy Koo, MD, FACS.

UroGPO LLC 2020 $324,305.56 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
UroGPO LLC 2017 $217,672.97 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
SN Holdings, LLC 2022 $136,208.24 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
SN Holdings, LLC 2021 $126,479.08 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
UroGPO LLC 2019 $125,652.79 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
UroGPO LLC 2018 $109,556.68 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
UroGPO LLC 2016 $7,725.39 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock
UroGPO LLC 2015 $3,463.41 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Alec Koo is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Torrance, CA. Patient ratings for Dr. Koo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Koo attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. Koo (or staff) speaks the following languages: Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Koo is professionally affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Unio Specialty Care, and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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