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Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD is a pediatric urologist in Portland, OR specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1987)
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1989)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.
According to our sources, Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Patrick S. O'Hollaren, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Patrick O'Hollaren's medical specialty is pediatric urology. Before completing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. O'Hollaren attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. O'Hollaren's areas of expertise include the following: urge incontinence (overactive bladder), surgical repair, and enuresis (bed wetting). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare POS, and more. He is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. O'Hollaren is currently accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR.
