Comprehensive Urology of Los Angeles employs a team of friendly, knowledgeable urologists who are happy to assist patients in any way possible. As part of our ongoing commitment to our patients, we are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Cristina Palmer to our team.
Dr. Palmer is currently associated with several globally recognized medical organizations. These organizations include:
- University of California, Irvine
- Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
- Long Beach VA Hospital
Dr. Palmer earned her undergraduate degree at Villanova University in 2005. She then entered medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; here, she earned her doctorate in osteopathic medicine in 2011. Dr. Palmer remained in Chicago for her urologic surgery residency at Cook County Hospital, where she became proficient in endourology (a minimally invasive procedure used to address kidney stones), as well as open, laparoscopic, and robotic treatment modalities. Upon successful completion of her urologic surgery residency in 2016, Dr. Palmer began a two-year fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. At this time, Dr. Palmer studies female urology, complex voiding dysfunction, and pelvic reconstruction.
Today, Dr. Palmer helps patients treat many urological conditions, including:
- Urinary Incontinence: Involuntary loss of urine or bladder control. Dr. Palmer helps patients identify and address stress, mixed, overflow, and urge incontinence.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A condition that affects women and may cause a bulge at the opening of the vagina. Dr. Palmer helps patients treat cystocele, rectocele, procidentia, and other forms of pelvic organ prolapse.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): An infection of the kidney, ureters, bladder, or urethra. Dr. Palmer helps patients identify the underlying cause of a UTI and take the necessary steps to address UTI symptoms before they get out of hand.
- Urinary Fistula: An abnormal opening that forms in a urinary tract organ or occurs due to an abnormal connection between a urinary tract organ and a nearby organ. Dr. Palmer provides surgery and other treatment options to help patients address vesciovaginal, enterovesical, and other types of urinary fistulas.
- Interstitial Cystitis: A bladder infection that causes severe pain and pressure below the belly button. Interstitial cystitis may be difficult to diagnose, but Dr. Palmer performs extensive testing to properly diagnose and treat this type of infection.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Prostate gland enlargement that is commonly associated with bladder, urinary tract, and kidney problems. Dr. Palmer uses traditional transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgery and green light laser ablation of the prostate to help patients address BPH.
- Vaginal Dryness: A problem that occurs due to menopause and decreased estrogen to the vaginal tissues. As a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive specialist, Dr. Palmer helps patients determine the best course of action to alleviate vaginal dryness.
- Male Incontinence: Palmer is trained in several surgical treatments for male incontinence, which may occur following prostate cancer treatment, including male slings and artificial urinary sphincter placement.
- Overactive Bladder: Palmer is able to offer all treatment modalities for the treatment of overactive bladder, including Botox, Interstim, and Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation.
Additionally, Dr. Palmer administers a wide range of urological treatments, and these treatments include:
- Lifestyle Modification: In some instances, certain foods or ingredients may trigger urological conditions. Dr. Palmer helps patients identify foods or ingredients that cause urological problems and implement assorted lifestyle changes so they can put their urological issues in the past.
- Neuromodulation: Electrical nerve stimulators have been shown to help some patients alleviate pain in the bladder, lower back, and pelvis. Dr. Palmer knows how to use neuromodulation devices to internally or externally stimulate patient nerves that connect to pain sources and help patients alleviate pelvic pain and tension.
- Surgery: Surgical treatments are available to help patients address urinary incontinence and other urological conditions. Dr. Palmer understands how to administer assorted pelvic and urethral support procedures and customizes each surgery to help a patient achieve his or her desired results.
- ThermiVa: ThermiVa treatments involve the use of radiofrequency (RF) energy to address excessive stretching of the vaginal muscles following vaginal birth or due to the natural aging process. Dr. Palmer teaches each patient about ThermiVa and how ThermiVa treatments work. She also helps a patient determine if ThermiVa is a good treatment option based on the patient’s vaginal rejuvenation goals.
In her free time, Dr. Palmer enjoys running, hiking, downhill skiing. She also enjoys spending time with her dog and cat.
Schedule a Urological Consultation with Dr. Palmer and the Rest of the Comprehensive Urology Team
Comprehensive Urology employs Dr. Palmer and other highly trained urologists who take a multispecialty approach to treat urological conditions. Our approach ensures patients always receive in-depth evaluations and personalized treatments. Plus, we offer preventative and screening therapies to help a patient maintain a healthy, active lifestyle following treatment.
Finding the right treatment for a urological condition is sometimes difficult. Thankfully, Dr. Palmer and the rest of the Comprehensive Urology team is available to help patients alleviate urological conditions. Our team works with each patient, learns about his or her urological condition, and offers a custom treatment. We also respond to patient concerns and questions and ensure our patients feel comfortable with their treatment decisions. To find out more about how our team helps patients treat urological problems, please contact us today at (310) 499-2756 to schedule a consultation with one of our expert urologists.