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Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD

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(Van Ginger, MD, PhD)

(823 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: fistula, semen analysis, kidney surgery, and more.

904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 329-1760

Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD is an urologist in Seattle, WA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, The Polyclinic, Swedish First Hill Campus, Optum and THE POLYCLINIC PLLC.

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904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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Some issues Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD 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.

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.

Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.

This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

parathyroid hormone test

uric acid blood test

uric acid test

In 2023, Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD had a list price for parathyroid hormone (PTH) test, uric acid blood test, and uric acid test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

urinalysis

In 2012, Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD performed more blood draw, phlebotomy for lab tests, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	68
catheterization	65
doctor visit	422
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
lab tests	760
minimally invasive procedures	44
urologic procedures	366

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	78
catheterization	67
doctor visit	516
lab tests	937
minimally invasive procedures	74
urologic procedures	470

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	48
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	78
catheterization	65
doctor visit	622
lab tests	1652
minimally invasive procedures	68
urologic procedures	514

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	63
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
catheterization	62
doctor visit	394
lab tests	607
minimally invasive procedures	47
urologic procedures	299

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	88
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
catheterization	22
doctor visit	537
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	593
minimally invasive procedures	74
urologic procedures	324

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	55
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	47
catheterization	16
doctor visit	512
lab tests	563
minimally invasive procedures	64
urologic procedures	257

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	63
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	66
doctor visit	585
lab tests	689
minimally invasive procedures	98
urologic procedures	334

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	69
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	92
doctor visit	570
lab tests	719
minimally invasive procedures	99
urologic procedures	327

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	62
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	79
doctor visit	498
lab tests	544
minimally invasive procedures	87
urologic procedures	252

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	50
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	98
doctor visit	553
lab tests	731
minimally invasive procedures	109
urologic procedures	348

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	60
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	114
doctor visit	568
lab tests	709
minimally invasive procedures	89
urologic procedures	275

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Seattle, WA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

blood draw	73
catheterization	49
doctor visit	525
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lab tests	773
minimally invasive procedures	77
urologic procedures	342

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	260
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	50
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

The Polyclinic

Swedish First Hill Campus

Optum

THE POLYCLINIC PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 823 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Van T. Ginger, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$383 ALTIS $319	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $64
Medtronic, Inc.	$210 INTERSTIM $210
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$185 Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $168	Urology $17
180 Medical, Inc.	$182 $182
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$124 XTANDI $62	Myrbetriq $62
Other	$473 iTIND System $59	GEMTESA $57	GENERAL - THERAPIES $43	Nanoknife $33	Aveed $33	Other $248

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,533
Education	$25

Biography

Dr. Van Ginger is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Ginger include cystocele (bladder prolapse), low testosterone (male hypogonadism), and phimosis. She is affiliated with The Polyclinic, Providence, and Optum. She graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ginger welcomes new patients at her office inSeattle, WA as reported by Optum.