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Dr. Barton Harris Wachs, MD

Urology
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Atlantic Urology Medical Group 701 E 28th St Ste 319, Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-5977

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Barton Wachs established the Atlantic Urology Medical Group in 1982 to provide compassionate urologic care to patients in and around Long Beach, CA, including Los Angeles and Orange County. Dr. Wachs is a board certified urologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system. A number of Dr. Wachs's patients are seen for sexual dysfunction, no-scalpel vasectomy, infertility, bladder control problems (incontinence), penile conditions, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some additional urologic conditions that Dr. Wachs treats include: Laser treatment of genital warts Prostatitis Prostate cancer Kidney stone disease Spinal cord injuries and other neurological damage causing bladder control problems Dr. Wachs provides both medical and minimally invasive treatments for most urologic conditions. Dr. Wachs is careful to provide patients with the information necessary to make often-difficult treatment decisions. IF surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Wachs offers years of experience and advanced training in urologic surgery. Additionallly, Dr. Wachs is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Wachs is a provider of no-scalpel vasectomies, vasectomy reversals, ultrasound testing, urodynamics for incontinence, and surgeries for prostate cancer.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

St Marys Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine - 1975

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Atlantic Urology Medical Group
701 E 28th St Ste 319, Long Beach, CA 90806
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Urology

Conditions Addressed

Prostatitis
Calculus of the Urinary System
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Urinary Incontinence
Kidney Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Male Infertility

Procedures Performed

Vasectomy
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
Circumcision
Kidney Transplant
Vaginal Repair
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Biopsy
Cystourethroscopy
Nephrectomy
Cystoscopy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bright Health
Magellan Health
Humana
Medicare
Medicaid
Brand New Day
CareMore
HealthPartners
Wellcare
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Travelers
Dean Health Plan
GEHA
Health Net
Cigna
Contra Costa Health Plan
MagnaCare
Molina Healthcare
Easy Choice Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan
CalOptima
Optum Health
Aetna
Transamerica
Premier Health Plan

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Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
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Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99