Phil Stokes, MD

General Urologist, Johnson City, TN

Phimosis

Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin of the penis cannot be fully pulled back over the glans (head of the penis). It's often normal in infants and young boys and usually resolves naturally. If it persists or causes issues like pain, difficulty urinating, or infections, treatment options may include topical creams, gentle stretching exercises, or in some cases, a surgical procedure like circumcision. Maintaining good hygiene is important.

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Meet Phil Stokes

General Urologist

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In 2021 I had the privilege of joining The Urology Clinic after completing training in Urologic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA. As a native of Kentucky and my wife having grown up in Jellico, TN, we were very excited to move back to the area. As a general urologist I treat the full range of urologic disease. I am trained in minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, and complex stone disease. Moreover my mission is to provide evidence based, excellent, and compassionate urologic care to all of my patients I want to make learning about your own health as easy as possible. I built out these pages to provide you with my favorite resources in an easy and organized format. That way, you'll be empowered, and together we can achieve success. Feel free to share it with your loved ones.