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Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Wayne State University School of Medicine (1975)
Professional interests include: prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney problems, and more.
1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD is an urologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD is affiliated with UF Health.

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Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610
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Some issues Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

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.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

core needle prostate biopsy
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD performed more core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy
post void residual study

In 2012, Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD performed more biopsy, and post void residual study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 56
catheterization 114
chemotherapy 56
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 1140
foreign body removal 22
lab tests 946
minimally invasive procedures 223
minor procedures 13
urologic procedures 665

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 69
catheterization 87
chemotherapy 69
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 1479
foreign body removal 25
lab tests 1476
minimally invasive procedures 249
minor procedures 17
urologic procedures 955

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 844
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 845
Black 152
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 417
From 75 to 84 324
85 and over 87
Less than 65 220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 40
catheterization 97
chemotherapy 40
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 1403
foreign body removal 32
lab tests 1371
minimally invasive procedures 213
minor procedures 14
suprapubic catheter replacement 26
urologic procedures 939

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 770
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 799
Black 137
Hispanic 28
Asian 14
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 388
From 75 to 84 288
85 and over 95
Less than 65 223

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 41
catheterization 92
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 1270
foreign body removal 16
lab tests 1160
minimally invasive procedures 168
minor procedures 21
suprapubic catheter replacement 32
urologic procedures 309

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 1402
Female 366
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1398
Black 256
Hispanic 60
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 702
From 75 to 84 548
85 and over 158
Less than 65 360

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 58
catheterization 98
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 1291
lab tests 1183
minimally invasive procedures 169
minor procedures 19
suprapubic catheter replacement 28
urologic procedures 789

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 725
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 723
Black 127
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 364
From 75 to 84 290
85 and over 88
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2016

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 45
catheterization 60
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 1229
foreign body removal 13
lab tests 1088
minimally invasive procedures 184
minor procedures 21
suprapubic catheter replacement 29
urologic procedures 888

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 674
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 695
Black 100
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 368
From 75 to 84 272
85 and over 75
Less than 65 139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2017

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 14
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 15
blood draw 50
catheterization 70
chemotherapy 15
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 1315
lab tests 1182
minimally invasive procedures 170
minor procedures 23
potassium test 21
suprapubic catheter replacement 14
urologic procedures 953

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 717
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 754
Black 114
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 404
From 75 to 84 313
85 and over 74
Less than 65 141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 55
catheterization 46
diagnostic procedures 39
doctor visit 1239
lab tests 1117
minimally invasive procedures 175
minor procedures 39
potassium test 32
urologic procedures 932

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 726
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 760
Black 91
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 403
From 75 to 84 318
85 and over 76
Less than 65 118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 25
blood draw 57
catheterization 55
chemotherapy 25
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 969
foreign body removal 24
lab tests 898
minimally invasive procedures 164
minor procedures 57
potassium test 19
urologic procedures 767

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 625
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 643
Black 80
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 340
From 75 to 84 258
85 and over 63
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 70
blood draw 29
chemotherapy 70
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 996
foreign body removal 19
lab tests 934
minimally invasive procedures 153
minor procedures 57
potassium test 22
suprapubic catheter replacement 18
urologic procedures 773

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 644
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 651
Black 73
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 328
From 75 to 84 304
85 and over 70
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2021

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 42
catheterization 20
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 928
foreign body removal 21
lab tests 738
minimally invasive procedures 172
minor procedures 40
neurostimulation 38
potassium test 17
urologic procedures 648

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 658
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 652
Black 74
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 33
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 363
From 75 to 84 290
85 and over 68
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated as an urologist in Gainesville, FL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 45
blood draw 47
catheterization 73
chemotherapy 45
diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 1205
foreign body removal 21
lab tests 1099
minimally invasive procedures 185
minor procedures 29
neurostimulation 38
potassium test 22
urologic procedures 783

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD.

Gender
Male 707
Female 179
Ethnicity
Black / African American 109
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 720
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 26
Other 6
Age
75 to 84 291
85 and over 77
Less than 65 147
65 to 74 370

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 21
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology - American Board of Urology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1975)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1980)

Board Certification: Urology - American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Frederick Stringer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Laser Specialty Medical, LLC $7,300
$7,300
Astellas Pharma US Inc $297 XTANDI
$213
$85
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $127 Aveed
$41
$86
Actavis Pharma Inc $114 RAPAFLO
$114
Boston Scientific Corporation $113 GENERAL BPH
$96 		LITHOVUE
$17
Other $685 TESTIM
$108 		(815) Thiola
$100 		KEYTRUDA
$85 		Lupron
$85 		URO - Extractors
$56 		Other
$251
Types of Payments
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest $7,300
Food and Beverage $1,222
Education $114

Biography

Dr. Thomas Stringer is a Gainesville, FL physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), cystoscopy, and ureter problems. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center, Dr. Stringer attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Stringer has received professional recognition including the following: Presidential Citation Award - American Urological Association (AUA). He is affiliated with UF Health.

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