Dr. David A Elkins M.D., PH.D.
Urologist
875 Oak St Se Suite 5030 Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. David Elkins is a urologist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Elkins specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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