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Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD

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(Dr. J Wesley Turner, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: nephrectomy (kidney removal), enuresis (bed wetting), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and more.

2490 South Woodworth Loop Suite 401
Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-9300

Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD is an urologist in Palmer, AK specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD is affiliated with Providence, Alaska Regional Hospital and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

2490 South Woodworth Loop Suite 401
Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-9300

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3841 Piper Street Suite T300
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 563-3103

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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 563-3103

(907) 561-1862

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Some issues Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD 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.

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.

Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.

This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

urodynamics

In 2024, Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD had a list price for urodynamics (bladder and urethra function test) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. 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:

post void residual study

urologic procedures

In 2024, Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD had a list price for post void residual study, and urologic procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. 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:

diagnostic cystoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

biopsy

blood tests

core needle biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

diagnostic procedures

needle biopsy

prostate biopsy

prostate procedures

prostate punch biopsy

punch biopsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for biopsy, blood tests, core needle biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic procedures, needle biopsy, prostate biopsy, prostate procedures, prostate punch biopsy, and punch biopsy 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. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	565
hormone therapy	19
lab tests	272
minimally invasive procedures	106
potassium test	18
urologic procedures	181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	504
hormone therapy	21
lab tests	317
minimally invasive procedures	107
minor procedures	11
potassium test	15
urologic procedures	170

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	46
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
cancer surgery	14
dissection	13
doctor visit	515
excision	13
hormone therapy	26
lab tests	316
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	121
pelvic surgery	13
urologic procedures	167

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	14
Hispanic	16
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	34
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	12
catheterization	23
dissection	12
doctor visit	556
excision	12
hormone therapy	29
lab tests	273
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	101
pelvic surgery	12
urologic procedures	161

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	830
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	86
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	530
hormone therapy	19
lab tests	280
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	143

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	54
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	430
hormone therapy	20
lab tests	230
minimally invasive procedures	92
minor procedures	21
urologic procedures	131

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	43
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cancer surgery	13
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	13
dissection	12
doctor visit	460
excision	12
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	179
laser treatment	11
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	13
pelvic surgery	12
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	169

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	33
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	78
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	498
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	251
minimally invasive procedures	111
minor procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	46
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	121
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	464
hormone therapy	27
lab tests	319
minimally invasive procedures	98
minor procedures	20
potassium test	12
urologic procedures	186

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	48
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	74
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	464
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lab tests	212
minimally invasive procedures	109
minor procedures	37
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	180

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	46
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	410
hormone therapy	17
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	124
minimally invasive procedures	92
minor procedures	24
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	145

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	16
Hispanic	14
Asian	24
Other	21
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	48
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2023 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	570
hormone therapy	27
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
lab tests	153
minimally invasive procedures	80
minor procedures	25
potassium test	21
urologic procedures	178

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	22
Hispanic	20
Asian	29
Other	27
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	53
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK during 2024 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	605
lab tests	800
minimally invasive procedures	118
minor procedures	28
urologic procedures	152

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	22
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	45
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated as an urologist in Palmer, AK were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

ablation	12
blood draw	91
cancer surgery	13
catheterization	22
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	21
dissection	12
doctor visit	505
excision	12
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
lab tests	286
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	106
minor procedures	21
pelvic surgery	12
potassium test	16
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	406
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	165
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	28
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: Alaska

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. J. Wesley W. Joseph Turner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$509 Da Vinci Surgical System $509
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$245 Myrbetriq $121	XTANDI $75	Vesicare $50
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$173 Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $173
Rochester Medical Corporation	$146 $146
Medivation Inc.	$91 XTANDI $91
Other	$612 BOTOX $113	Prolaris $59	XTANDI $51	XGEVA $44	PLUVICTO $39	Other $305

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,258
Travel and Lodging	$473
Gift	$37
Education	$8

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Dr. Joseph Turner is an Anchorage, AK physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Turner include polycystic kidney disease, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and low testosterone (male hypogonadism). He attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa. In addition to English, Dr. Turner (or staff) speaks Filipino, Spanish, and Korean. His professional affiliations include Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and Providence Alaska Medical Center. Providence reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Anchorage, AK.

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