Lawrence Tsai, M.D.
Urology
About
Lawrence Tsai, M.D., is board certified in urology. Becoming a physician was a way for Dr. Tsai to give back and become a steward for his community. Transparency, communication, and shared decision-making are guiding principles in his approach to patient care. Dr. Tsai treats you as he would his own loved ones. Developing long-term relationships and treating patients of all ages from diagnosis to remission is the fulfilling for him.
Outside of work, he enjoys roasting and tasting coffee and training Brazilian jiujitsu.
Surgery Locations
- Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
- St. David’s Bailey Square Surgery Center
- St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
- St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
- St. David’s North Austin Surgery Center
- St. David’s Medical Center
- St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
- St. David’s Surgical Hospital
Experience
Education
Residency in Urology
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Temple, TX
Medical Doctorate
Texas A&M University, Temple, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II
The University of Texas, Austin, TX
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Fight Cancer Facts with Lawrence Tsai, M.D.
Condition
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaComplete BPH care—from medications to minimally invasive procedures and surgery—available across Texas.
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Elevated PSA
Specialized evaluation and advanced treatment options for elevated PSA and prostate health concerns.
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Erectile DysfunctionCompassionate, personalized care for erectile dysfunction—from lifestyle changes to advanced therapies.
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Hydrocele
Relief from hydroceles with advanced surgical care—restoring comfort and confidence for every patient.
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IncontineneceCompassionate solutions for urinary incontinence—restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life with advanced surgical care.
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InfertilityMale infertility care — from semen analysis to advanced surgical options — delivered close to home.
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Kidney CancerTargeted kidney cancer care with advanced treatments and personalized support—from diagnosis through survivorship.
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Kidney StonesFrom screenings to surgery, personalized care for kidney stones and kidney cancer, close to home.
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Low Testosterone
Restoring vitality and well-being with advanced treatments for low testosterone and hormone health.
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IncontinenceRestoring confidence with advanced surgical solutions for male incontinence—personalized care for lasting results.
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Male infertilityInnovative surgical solutions to address male infertility and support your family-building goals.
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Orchialgia
Relief for chronic testicular pain with advanced surgical solutions and compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Overactive Bladder
Relief for overactive bladder—offering advanced surgical solutions to restore comfort and improve daily life.
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Prostate CancerAll-stage prostate cancer care with leading-edge treatments—available at locations across Texas.
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Prostate Diseases
Innovative surgical solutions for prostate cancer and benign prostate conditions—focused on your health and quality of life.
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Testicular CancerSpecialized testicular cancer care with advanced treatments—from diagnosis through survivorship.
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Urologic CancersInnovative surgical solutions for kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers—focused on preserving health and quality of life.
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Urothelial Cancer
Innovative treatments for bladder and urinary tract cancers—focused on preserving function and improving outcomes.
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Urinary Retention
Specialized solutions for urinary retention—restoring comfort and bladder function with advanced surgical care.
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Urinary Tract InfectionsFast UTI relief for men, women, and children with expert diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications.
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Varicocele
Relief from varicocele pain and infertility with advanced, minimally invasive surgical solutions tailored to your needs.
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Urethral Strictures
Specialized treatment for urethral strictures—restoring urinary function and comfort with advanced surgical techniques.
Service
General Urology
Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract and male reproductive system conditions, including infections, stones, and prostate issues.
Service
High Risk Surveillance and Prevention
Monitors individuals at increased risk for disease, using screenings and interventions to detect and prevent health issues early.
Service
Percutaneous Nephrolithiasis
Minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones using small skin incisions, reducing recovery time and complications.
Service
Ureteral Reimplant
Surgical procedure to reposition the ureter, preventing urine backflow from the bladder to the kidneys and reducing infection risk.
Diagnosis
Male Gynecomastia Intervention
A procedure to reduce enlarged male breast tissue, improving chest contour and self-confidence through surgery or minimally invasive methods.
Diagnosis
MRIUltrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy
Combines MRI and ultrasound imaging to precisely target and sample suspicious prostate tissue for accurate cancer diagnosis.
Diagnosis
Penile Doppler
A Penile Doppler uses ultrasound to assess blood flow in the penis, helping diagnose erectile dysfunction and vascular issues.
Diagnosis
Penile Doppler Ultrasound
Noninvasive imaging test assessing blood flow and vascular health in the penis, often used to diagnose erectile dysfunction causes.
Diagnosis
Prostate Biopsy
A prostate biopsy removes small tissue samples from the prostate gland to check for cancer or other abnormalities under a microscope.
Diagnosis
Prostate Fusion BiopsyPinpoint prostate cancer with MRI-ultrasound fusion biopsies for accurate, targeted diagnosis.
Diagnosis
PSA TestPSA blood test for prostate cancer screening and monitoring—personalized guidance from Texas Oncology.
Diagnosis
Screening for Prostate Cancer
A quick blood test and exam help detect prostate cancer early, improving treatment options and outcomes for men at risk.
Treatment
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)Laser HoLEP for BPH—restore urinary flow with minimal downtime and durable results.
Treatment
Adult Circumcision
A surgical procedure removing the foreskin from the penis, often performed for medical, cultural, or personal reasons in adults.
Treatment
Artifical Urinary Sphincter
A device implanted to treat severe urinary incontinence by mimicking the function of a healthy urinary sphincter.
Treatment
Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation
Minimally invasive therapy using electrical stimulation to treat overactive bladder and bowel control issues by targeting sacral nerves.
Treatment
Bladder BotoxTargeted Botox injections calm overactive bladder—less urgency and leakage, more control with Texas Urology Specialists.
Treatment
Bladder Tumor Resection
A surgical procedure to remove abnormal growths from the bladder, often used to diagnose and treat bladder cancer.
Treatment
Bulkamid Urethral Bulking
Minimally invasive injection treatment to improve urinary incontinence by adding volume to the urethral wall for better closure.
Treatment
Circumcision
A surgical procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis, often performed for medical, cultural, or religious reasons.
Treatment
Continent and Incontinent Urinary Diversion
Surgical procedures redirect urine flow, using either a reservoir with controlled emptying or a continuous drainage system for bladder dysfunction.
Treatment
CryotherapyFreeze cancer cells with precise, minimally invasive cryotherapy for skin and internal tumors.
Treatment
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Treatments improve sexual function using medications, therapy, devices, or surgery, tailored to underlying causes and patient needs.
Treatment
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Noninvasive procedure using shock waves to break kidney stones into small fragments for easier passage through urine.
Treatment
Fistula Repair
A surgical procedure to close abnormal connections between organs or tissues, restoring normal function and preventing infection.
Treatment
Focal Therapy
Minimally invasive treatment targeting only diseased tissue, preserving healthy areas and reducing side effects for certain cancers.
Treatment
Fusion Guided Prostate Biopsy
A fusion guided prostate biopsy combines MRI and ultrasound imaging to improve accuracy in detecting prostate cancer.
Treatment
Highintensity Focused Ultrasound Prostate Cancer
Non-invasive ultrasound waves target and destroy prostate cancer tissue, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy areas.
Treatment
Hydrocele Excision
Surgical removal of fluid-filled sac around the testicle to relieve swelling, discomfort, and prevent recurrence.
Treatment
Hydrocele Repair
Surgical procedure to remove or repair a fluid-filled sac around the testicle, relieving swelling and discomfort.
Treatment
Hydrocelectomy
Surgical procedure to remove or repair a fluid-filled sac around the testicle, relieving swelling and discomfort.
Treatment
Interstim Sacral Nerve Stimulator
A device that uses mild electrical pulses to treat urinary or bowel control problems by stimulating sacral nerves.
Treatment
Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
Minimally invasive surgery to remove a kidney and surrounding tissue, often for cancer, with faster recovery and less pain than open surgery.
Treatment
Laparoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive laparoscopy for cancer care—smaller incisions, faster recovery, and precise treatment.
Treatment
LithotripsyKidney stone relief with lithotripsy—integrated urologic care for cancer patients.
Treatment
Male Sling
A male sling is a minimally invasive procedure to treat mild to moderate urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra.
Treatment
Microsurgical Cremaster Release
A minimally invasive procedure to relieve testicular pain by releasing the cremaster muscle, improving comfort and mobility.
Treatment
Microsurgical Spermatic Cord Denervation
A minimally invasive procedure to relieve chronic testicular pain by selectively cutting nerves in the spermatic cord.
Treatment
Microsurgical Varicocele Repair
A precise surgical technique using a microscope to treat varicoceles, improving fertility and reducing pain with minimal complications.
Treatment
Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery
A surgical technique using small incisions and specialized tools to treat kidney conditions with less pain and faster recovery.
Treatment
NephrectomyKidney-sparing and radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer—minimally invasive options, faster recovery, and coordinated team-based care.
Treatment
NoScalpel Vasectomy
A minimally invasive procedure for male sterilization using a small puncture, resulting in less pain and faster recovery than traditional methods.
Treatment
Open Kidney Procedures
Surgical techniques to treat kidney conditions by directly accessing the organ through an abdominal or flank incision for repair or removal.
Treatment
Optilume Balloon Dilation Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Urethral Stricture
Minimally invasive procedure using a drug-coated balloon to relieve urinary symptoms by dilating narrowed urethral or prostatic tissue.
Treatment
Optilume Urethral Stricture Treatment
Minimally invasive procedure using a drug-coated balloon to treat urethral strictures and improve urinary flow.
Treatment
Partial Nephrectomy
Surgically removes only the diseased part of a kidney, preserving healthy tissue and kidney function for localized tumors or damage.
Treatment
Pelvic Floor TherapySupportive pelvic floor therapy during cancer care—seamless access through integrated partnerships.
Treatment
Penectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the penis, typically performed to treat penile cancer or severe trauma.
Treatment
Penile Plaque Excision and Grafting
Surgical removal of fibrous penile plaque with graft placement to restore function and correct curvature caused by Peyronie's disease.
Treatment
Penile Plication
A minimally invasive procedure that corrects penile curvature by suturing the tunica albuginea, improving function and appearance.
Treatment
Penile Prosthesis
A penile prosthesis is a surgically implanted device that helps men with erectile dysfunction achieve and maintain an erection.
Treatment
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation PTNS
Minimally invasive treatment using electrical stimulation to improve bladder control and reduce urinary symptoms.
Treatment
Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy Cryoablation
Minimally invasive freezing technique targets and destroys prostate cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
Treatment
Prostate Seed Brachytherapy
A minimally invasive procedure placing radioactive seeds in the prostate to target and treat localized prostate cancer effectively.
Treatment
ProstatectomyPrecise prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer with coordinated urology-oncology care and access to clinical trials.
Treatment
Pyeloplasty
Surgical procedure to correct a blockage or narrowing of the ureteropelvic junction, improving urine flow from the kidney to the bladder.
Treatment
Reconstructive Urologic Surgery
Restores urinary and reproductive function by repairing or rebuilding organs affected by injury, disease, or congenital conditions.
Treatment
Rezūm Treatment for BPHRezūm is a minimally invasive treatment for BPH that uses water vapor therapy to reduce prostate tissue volume and improve urinary symptoms.
Treatment
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Minimally invasive surgery using robotic assistance to remove part of a kidney while preserving healthy tissue and kidney function.
Treatment
Robotic NerveSparing Radical Prostatectomy
Minimally invasive surgery removes the prostate while preserving nerves to help maintain urinary and sexual function.
Treatment
Robotic Prostatectomy
Minimally invasive surgery using robotic assistance to remove the prostate, offering faster recovery and reduced complications.
Treatment
Robotic Pyeloplasty
Minimally invasive surgery using robotic assistance to repair ureteropelvic junction obstruction and improve kidney drainage and function.
Treatment
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
Minimally invasive surgery using robotic assistance to remove the prostate gland, offering faster recovery and reduced complications.
Treatment
Robotic Simple Prostatectomy
Minimally invasive procedure using robotic assistance to remove prostate tissue, reducing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Treatment
Sacral Neuromodulation
A therapy using electrical stimulation to treat bladder and bowel control problems by targeting nerves in the lower back.
Treatment
Scrotal Surgery
Surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the scrotum, such as cysts, tumors, or injuries, improving function and relieving discomfort.
Treatment
Second Opinion Consultation
A second opinion consultation provides expert review of a diagnosis or treatment plan to ensure accuracy and explore alternative options.
Treatment
Single Incision MidUrethral Sling
Minimally invasive procedure to treat stress urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra with a single small vaginal incision.
Treatment
Spermatic Cord Block
A spermatic cord block is an injection that relieves chronic testicular pain by numbing nerves in the spermatic cord.
Treatment
SpaceOAR HydrogelSpaceOAR Hydrogel creates space during prostate radiation to shield the rectum—fewer side effects, better quality of life.
Treatment
Spermatocelectomy
Surgical removal of a spermatocele to relieve pain or discomfort and prevent complications, typically performed on an outpatient basis.
Treatment
Testosterone Pellet Implantation
A minimally invasive procedure that delivers consistent testosterone levels to treat hormone deficiencies and related symptoms in men and women.
Treatment
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure using a needle through the perineum to collect prostate tissue samples for cancer diagnosis and evaluation.
Treatment
Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor TURBT
Minimally invasive procedure to remove bladder tumors via the urethra, aiding diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.
Treatment
Transurethral Resection
Minimally invasive TUR to diagnose and treat bladder cancer, backed by integrated oncology and urology care.
Treatment
Transurethral Resection of Prostate TURP
A surgical procedure to relieve urinary symptoms by removing prostate tissue blocking urine flow through the urethra.
Treatment
Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy and Stone Extraction
A minimally invasive procedure using a scope and laser to break and remove urinary tract stones, promoting quick recovery and symptom relief.
Treatment
Urethroplasty
Surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct the urethra, often used to treat urethral strictures and restore normal urine flow.
Treatment
UroLift SystemBPH relief with UroLift—lifts prostate tissue to relieve pressure, minimally invasive, and preserves sexual function.
Treatment
Urethral Sling
A urethral sling is a minimally invasive procedure that supports the urethra to treat urinary incontinence in women and men.
Treatment
VasectomyTrusted vasectomy care for permanent contraception, delivered by urology specialists with integrated oncology support.
Treatment
Xiaflex
An injectable treatment that breaks down collagen buildup to improve hand function in Dupuytren’s contracture and reduce penile curvature in Peyronie’s disease.
Treatment
Vasectomy Reversal
A surgical procedure reconnecting the vas deferens to restore fertility after a previous vasectomy.
Treatment
Varicocele Repair
A minimally invasive procedure to correct enlarged veins in the scrotum, improving fertility and relieving pain.
Treatment
Ureteroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure using a thin scope to diagnose and treat urinary tract stones or blockages.