Biography

Ryan Miyamoto, M.D., is a highly skilled urologist who specializes in complex stone disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia and robotic and minimally invasive surgery. He offers quality, convenient treatment and diagnosis of a wide scope of urologic conditions. Dr. Miyamoto currently welcomes new patients.

Medical Degree
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI

Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Professional Memberships
Diplomat of the American Board of Urology
American Urological Association
American Medical Association

Clinical Specialties
Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

Clinical Interest
Urologic Oncology
Kidney Stones
Urinary Symptoms
General Urology
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

Publications
Urology from a Primary Care Perspective: Up to Date Recommendations from BPH, Hematuria and PSA Screening. Presentation to Sparrow Hospital of Ionia primary care providers, September 2012.
Streck CJ, Zhang Y, Miymato RK, Zhou J, Ng CY, Nathwani AC, Davidoff AM. “Restriction of neuroblastoma angiogenesis and growth by interferon alpha/beta.” Journal of Surgery. August 2004. Pages 183-189.
RK Miyamoto, A Chabik, D Johnson, DP Ankerst, IM Thompson, T Rozanski. “Complicated Cataract Surgery in Patients on Alpha Blocker Medications.” UroToday International Journal. August 2008.

Additional Information
To learn more about Dr. Miyamoto, please visit his practice page, Baptist Medical Group – Urology.

Meet Your Doctor

What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
I wanted a job that is challenging intellectually, emotionally and physically with the primary objective of helping people.

What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
Seeing the sweet relief on people’s faces when I can tell them that they or their loved ones are going to be just fine.

How would a patient describe you?
Caring and thorough. I take the time to explain complicated issues clearly.

In your opinion, what’s the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship?
Trust.

What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
Honesty, caring, understanding and skill.

What do you find most encouraging about the work you do?
The ability to completely treat most urological conditions.

What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
For the patient to have a full understanding of the disease, and that I will treat the disease with a high level of skill.

Resources

• Baptist Medical Group - Urology New Patient Paperwork