If you are experiencing, or have experienced in the last 14 days, symptoms of COVID-19 including a cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, muscle pain, chills, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or diarrhea OR have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please call your health provider’s office or Barton’s COVID-19 Clinical Health Line at 530.600.1999.
Virtual Visits: We are offering video/ telehealth, telephone and MyChart services in an effort to provide remote access to care during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our office will contact you before your appointment to arrange the details of your virtual visit. Not all appointment types are appropriate for virtual visits and will still be seen in office.
Appointments: Patients must call the office from outside the building or from their vehicle before entering for their appointment. We will retrieve you when it is time for appointment. We ask you limit the number of visitors that come with you; especially older adults and/or those with health risks or other complications.
If you have an upcoming appointment AND are experiencing non-urgent symptoms of COVID-19, please contact your health care provider to reschedule your appointment. Alternatively, virtual appointment options may be available.
If you have an upcoming appointment AND are experiencing urgent symptoms of COVID-19 AND believe your appointment cannot wait, or your symptoms require medical attention, please call our Barton Clinical Health Line immediately: 530.600.1999. If your medical condition is an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Surgeries & Procedures: We are making every effort to protect the community and health care providers, as a result elective surgeries and procedures will be postponed until further notice.
Barton Urology is the leader in complete urologic care and proudly serves South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities. As an all-inclusive practice, Barton Urology is dedicated to providing comprehensive individualized treatment for all patients.
Our Physician
Brian L Steixner M.D. is the Medical Director of Urology at Barton Health. He completed his General Surgery training at The University of Pennsylvania. He continued his training in Urology at The University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the busiest and most comprehensive urology programs in the nation. During his surgical training, he received the Clinical Excellence Award in Urology from the University of Pennsylvania and the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Beyond his training at UPENN, he completed specialized training with the National Urology Resident Preceptorship Program at the Cleveland Clinic and completed an advanced program in the treatment of enlarged prostates at The University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his years of training, he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all aspects of Urology including urologic cancers, kidney stones, and voiding issues in men and women.
Dr. Steixner places the highest priority on helping patients and their families to understand their medical condition and the rationale for choosing an individualized treatment plan. He is a caring and dedicated physician who develops long lasting relationships with his patients. He holds himself, and all members of the Urology team, to the highest standards of care to ensure the most optimal outcomes for his patients. He is happily married with a young daughter and son. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, running, and being outdoors.
Our Services
- Bladder Cancer
- Enlarged Prostate
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Frequent or Urgent Urination
- Female Incontinence
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Stones
- Pediatric Urology
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment
- Prostate Problems
- Testicular and Scrotal Problems
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Vasectomy & Vasectomy Reversals
- Low Testosterone
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