Dra Juan Carlos Castaño
- Specialization: Urological surgeon
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Colombia, Medellín, Stem Cells Colombia
- Active member of the International Continence Society (ICS) and internationally recognized for work in neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction.
Dr. Juan Carlos Castaño is a urologist at Stem Cells Colombia in Medellín. He is recognized for his work in neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction. Dr. Castaño serves as the national delegate for Colombia to the International Society of Urology. He treats complex conditions like urinary incontinence and urinary retention.
- Active member of the International Continence Society promotion committee.
- Former director of the Urodynamics working group for the American Confederation of Urology.
- Specializes in stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction and neurogenic dysfunction.
- Serves as a reviewer for medical journals like Neurourology and Urodynamics.
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Dr. Juan Carlos Castaño is a urologist at Stem Cells Colombia. He specializes in neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction. He is an active member of the International Continence Society (ICS) Neuro-Urology school.
Specialization & Approach
Dr. Castaño treats functional and anatomical alterations of the lower urinary tract. He treats both men and women for stress urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. He specializes in treating urinary retention caused by prostate growth or urethral stricture. The doctor uses nerve stimulation techniques for idiopathic and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Conditions Treated
- Urinary incontinence following prostate surgery
- Functional obstruction of the lower urinary tract
- Prostate growth and related disorders
- Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
Procedures Performed
- Stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction
- Neuromodulation and neurostimulation — procedures that use electrical pulses to help regulate bladder and bowel function
- Male health check-ups and urological diagnostics
- Online urological consultations
Work Experience
- Current – Specialist in Functional Urology at CES University Clinic, Medellin
- 2014–2018 – Director of the Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence group at the American Confederation of Urology
- 2013–2015 – Director of the Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence at the Colombian Society of Urology
- Ongoing – Educational project leader for the Colombian Society of Urology
- Since 2014 – National Delegate for Colombia at the International Society of Urology (SIU)
Education & Training
- 2005 – Residency in Urology at CES University, Colombia
- Medical Degree – CES University, Medellin, Colombia
Research, Publications & Recognition
Dr. Castaño is a peer reviewer for Neurourology and Urodynamics. He also participates in clinical research regarding neurogenic dysfunction. He lectures and trains urology residents and fellows. Additionally, he publishes findings in indexed medical journals.
Professional Memberships
- Active member of the International Continence Society (ICS)
- American Confederation of Urology (CAU)
- International Neuro-Urology Society (INUS)
- American Urology Association (AUA)
- Colombian Society of Urology (SCU)
- International Society of Urology (SIU)
- Active member of the ICS Neuro-Urology promotion committee
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