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Stephen Shaban
Urologist
I am a board-certified reproductive urologist in private practice who has over 25 years of experience and has served on the University of North Carolina School of Medicine faculty where I was a Clinical Professor of Surgery/Urology and assistant chief of the urology division. I am committed to providing the highest caliber care for all of my patients. I have built a reputation for practicing evidence-based medicine with integrity. I have a long history of working locally and nationally with reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologists, urologists and primary care providers to provide couples comprehensive, state-of-the-art Male Factor Infertility diagnosis and treatment. I use the most innovative and effective procedures and surgical techniques. In fact, there are a number of practice areas like microsurgical vasectomy reversals, microsurgical varicocele repair, reconstructive surgery for obstructive azoospermia, surgical sperm harvesting and no-scalpel vasectomies, with which I have more experience than most urologists in North Carolina and the southeastern United states. I also provide comprehensive general urologic care for men and women of all ages.
I received my MD degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, followed by a residency in urology at the University of South Florida Hospitals in Tampa. I went on to complete a nationally recognized postdoctoral fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I have served as President of the Durham-Orange County Medical Society and the Carolina Urological Association, and am a charter member of The Society for the Study of Male Reproduction with the American Urological Association. I attend the Annual Meetings of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Urological Association.
I enjoy putting people at ease and I am sensitive to my patient’s psychological well-being. My approach to patient care is to respect your time and past experiences and to put your welfare first at all times. In doing so, I act as a patient advocate and demand quality care, respect your dignity and minimize system complexities. Furthermore, I am committed to reviewing all of your options, not just the ones that I can provide. In recognition of my work, I have repeatedly been voted one of America’s Top Doctors®, The Best Doctor’s in America®, and Business North Carolina’s Premier Practitioners.
I grew up in a small steel town outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I wanted to be a doctor since middle school and was drawn to urology through my experiences with Mt. Sinai Hospital urologists. My Croatian heritage drove me to becoming a “foodie” along with my three children. I enjoy music, traveling, and trying to stay fit.
I received my MD degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, followed by a residency in urology at the University of South Florida Hospitals in Tampa. I went on to complete a nationally recognized postdoctoral fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I have served as President of the Durham-Orange County Medical Society and the Carolina Urological Association, and am a charter member of The Society for the Study of Male Reproduction with the American Urological Association. I attend the Annual Meetings of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American Urological Association.
I enjoy putting people at ease and I am sensitive to my patient’s psychological well-being. My approach to patient care is to respect your time and past experiences and to put your welfare first at all times. In doing so, I act as a patient advocate and demand quality care, respect your dignity and minimize system complexities. Furthermore, I am committed to reviewing all of your options, not just the ones that I can provide. In recognition of my work, I have repeatedly been voted one of America’s Top Doctors®, The Best Doctor’s in America®, and Business North Carolina’s Premier Practitioners.
I grew up in a small steel town outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I wanted to be a doctor since middle school and was drawn to urology through my experiences with Mt. Sinai Hospital urologists. My Croatian heritage drove me to becoming a “foodie” along with my three children. I enjoy music, traveling, and trying to stay fit.
43 years
Experience
Stephen Shaban
- Raleigh, NC
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What is that yellow spot on my gland penis?
Very suspicious for “herpes simplex virus type 2 infection.” Actually looks like it’s a little ulcerated. Please see your primary care physician or local urgent care as soon as READ MORE
Very suspicious for “herpes simplex virus type 2 infection.” Actually looks like it’s a little ulcerated. Please see your primary care physician or local urgent care as soon as possible and see what they think in person. And in the meantime until it’s totally healed, which could take 10 to 14 days, you should not have any sex whatsoever.
Red spot on skin of the penis?
In genera, just give it a couple days and if it doesn’t resolve itself, then present yourself sooner than later to your primary care physician or a local dermatologist.
I masturbated with shampoo, and now my penis hurts?
Your skin injury is likely not permanent. See your local dermatologist and meantime use a little daily over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. No playing with it till you see a READ MORE
Your skin injury is likely not permanent. See your local dermatologist and meantime use a little daily over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. No playing with it till you see a doctor please.
I have loss of sensation in penile and testes?
You need to see your local urologist. Your situation is chronic and complex.
Should I see a dr?
Yes. You should consult with your local urologist.
Penile enhancement?
There is nothing that is legitimate! 99.9% likelihood that you are normal to start with! Visit a urologist.
Do I have herpes?
The real likelihood is that you are either shaving too closely, going in wrong direction, shaving too frequently, or with a dull enough razor…You can then irritate the hair follicles READ MORE
The real likelihood is that you are either shaving too closely, going in wrong direction, shaving too frequently, or with a dull enough razor…You can then irritate the hair follicles and/or get an infection in the follicle which sounds like it has already occurred! See a Dermatologist.
Chlamydia concern?
Any persistent burning on urination - see your doctor
I have pain in my right testicle and bubbles in my sperm?
Odd presentation but please make an appointment with a local urologist!
Testicular discomfort for 5 days?
I would recommend that you move along promptly and get an appointment to see your primary care physician or a local urologist - if you can’t do that and the pain gets worse, you READ MORE
I would recommend that you move along promptly and get an appointment to see your primary care physician or a local urologist - if you can’t do that and the pain gets worse, you need to present to emergency room or urgent care center.
Something appeared in my intimate zone?
The flat looking papules could be ingrown hairs but the pedunculated ones are more likely HPV virus that is genital wart. They could also be a combo variant of molluscum contagiosum. READ MORE
The flat looking papules could be ingrown hairs but the pedunculated ones are more likely HPV virus that is genital wart. They could also be a combo variant of molluscum contagiosum. Hard to say from this point. I recommend you see your local urologist or dermatologist.
Why do have sudden low sperm volume?
Ejaculate volume varies day to day - week to week - but the amount primarily depends on how frequently you ejaculate in general and your hydration status. But this does seem to READ MORE
Ejaculate volume varies day to day - week to week - but the amount primarily depends on how frequently you ejaculate in general and your hydration status. But this does seem to be going on a little longer and it’s worrying you - so my recommendation is to see a local urologist.
Does a man's penis have 2 holes?
Typically, there is only one opening/hole at the end of a man’s penis and it is called the meatus. Sometimes, though, the opening can be somewhat divergent and there could be
two READ MORE
Typically, there is only one opening/hole at the end of a man’s penis and it is called the meatus. Sometimes, though, the opening can be somewhat divergent and there could be
two openings — but only one will actually be functional and have the urine come out. This condition/variant is called mild hypospadias.
two openings — but only one will actually be functional and have the urine come out. This condition/variant is called mild hypospadias.
Yellow pee?
Can be to due to dehydration or vitamins…
Enlarged prostate?
You need to see a urologist. You are 66yo and have BPH symptoms of an enlarged prostate and an irritable bladder from it! Treatment is easy...
STD?
I’m so sorry because I’m pretty sure I answered this question a couple days ago and did hit the send reply button, but I’m sorry if It didn’t get back to you.
The photo that you READ MORE
I’m so sorry because I’m pretty sure I answered this question a couple days ago and did hit the send reply button, but I’m sorry if It didn’t get back to you.
The photo that you sent is indicative of simple benign penile papules. No intervention needed!
The photo that you sent is indicative of simple benign penile papules. No intervention needed!
What STD do I have?
From what I can see in your picture, these are typical common penile papules.
Could I have an STD?
Possibly. No sex till you see your doctor.
Am I at risk of HIV?
First of all, it is extremely unlikely that you have contacted HIV, plus you’re never going to have symptoms this quickly, you need to just get a grip and give this some time, READ MORE
First of all, it is extremely unlikely that you have contacted HIV, plus you’re never going to have symptoms this quickly, you need to just get a grip and give this some time, and in the meantime if you feel comfortable taking the pills that’s fine but they’re probably not gonna do much good, and my advice would be, if you are having sex, you always need to be very
careful and stay protected, and considering the type of person you seem to be, you really should just stay away from sex workers. Contact your local county clinic or your primary care physician if you desire any further advice on testing, etc.
careful and stay protected, and considering the type of person you seem to be, you really should just stay away from sex workers. Contact your local county clinic or your primary care physician if you desire any further advice on testing, etc.
Do I have an STD?
Sounds like you have a skin sebaceous cyst, no STD. Please just visit your local dermatologist or urologist.
