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Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD

Urology* Age 51
Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD
4.3 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD is an Urologist in Athens, GA.
Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD
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Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD

Urology* Age 51
Athens, GA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD is an Urologist in Athens, GA.

About

Dr. Schwender graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD is an Urologist in Athens, GA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Schwender currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Walton Hospital, St Mary's Hospital and St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Dr. Schwender has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence and Painful Urination (Dysuria) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schwender received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Schwender's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schwender is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Bladder Infection
Overactive Bladder
Urge Incontinence
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Peyronie's Disease
Ureteral Stones
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Stones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Trigonitis
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Urogenital Candidiasis
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Lithotripsy
Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Resection of Bladder Neck
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Uroflowmetry
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Infective Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Male Infertility
Neurogenic Bowel
Orchitis
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Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Phimosis
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Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Pyelectasia
Rectal Prolapse
Renal Abscess
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sperm Abnormalities
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvodynia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Oophorectomy
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Removal
Renal Transplant
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Georgia HMO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
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    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
  • Pathway HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Gregory A. Delaurier M.D. Colorectal and General Surgery P.C.
    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2000, Athens, GA 30606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 543-6261
  2. 2 Athens Area Urology
    1150 Golden Way, Watkinsville, GA 30677
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 612-9401
  3. 3 Kaiser Permanente
    2142 W Broad St Bldg 200, Athens, GA 30606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 612-9401
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 475-7000

Patient Satisfaction

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4.3
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Apr 13, 2024
Dr. Schweizer and her staff make you feel tight at home. She's very thorough when she goes over your course if treatment and gives you options. She's very attentive to her patients and takes her time. I would recommend her to anyone needing an urologist. She is the best.
Sheri Brogdon — Apr 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Urology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schwender's profile.

Dr. Schwender frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence and Painful Urination (Dysuria). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Walton Hospital, St Mary's Hospital and St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Catherine Schwender, MD holds board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA

  • Piedmont Walton Hospital

    2151 W Spring St, Monroe, GA

  • St Mary's Hospital

    1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA

  • St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital

    367 Clear Creek Pkwy, Lavonia, GA