DEAR DR. ROACH: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with a kidney stone while getting an ultrasound for a different reason. A CT scan was ordered, which showed that I had a conglomerate of small stones within a calyceal diverticulum in the posterior mid-pole of my left kidney. My urologist at the time said it wasn't in an area that was amenable to shock wave lithotripsy or a stone removal with a scope.
Dr. Keith Roach is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in various aspects of medicine and healthcare, including consumer health, mental health, and wellness programs, with a focus on aging, oncology, and dermatology. Dr. Roach's insights and expertise have been featured in numerous publications, including the Houston Chronicle, The Detroit News, and the Arizona Daily Star.