Daniel Curhan, MD

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Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Locations

Accepting new patients?

  • Yes

About

Professional Distinctions

  • Chairman, Urology Department, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Author of numerous published papers on prostate ultraonography

Community Involvement

  • Local Temple

Practicing since:

 1989 (36 years)

Training & Certification

Medical School/Graduate School

  • University of Michigan

Residency

  • General Surgery, Maine Medical Center

Certifications

  • Urology, American Board of Urology

Additional Information

Affiliations

  • Member, Santa Barbara County Medical Society
  • Special Projects: Prostate Cancer Screening Week (free PSA blood tests and exams one week/year)

Testimonials

"I recently had UroLift implanted and so far it’s working great. Much easier to urinate (particularly in the AM), much easier to discharge all the urine so I don’t end up dripping some urine in my underpants, and less times urinating as I can hold more unintended and hold it longer. First 3 or 4 days after operation are pretty painful when you urinate, but well worth that discomfort. If you qualify, you should do it. And Dr. Curhan was great. "
— Kenneth
"I had the Urolift procedure on June 9, 2018. I was apprehensive about it, of course, but I simply could not believe how simple it was. I was wheeled into the operating room a little before 1 pm and I came out from the mild anesthesia at 1:20 pm feeling perfectly fine. I asked if the procedure had been done as it didn't seem possible it could have taken so little time. The after recovery period was very rapid and I was home by 2:30, feeling just fine. This procedure has dramatically improved the quality of my life, most dominantly in the area of not having to get up three or four times each night to urinate. I had very little postoperative pain, and it was gone within 24 hours. I was back to my usual self within a day, and could easily have gone back to work but for the fact, I'm retired. For anyone considering this procedure who has concerns about its efficacy, I can't endorse it strongly enough. Dr. Curhan has done many of these procedures and he obviously knows what he is doing and I am deeply appreciative!"
— Bob Westwick
"I had the UroLift procedure performed by Dr. Daniel Curhan, MD approximately two years ago in July 2016. I am ever so grateful that Dr. Curhan presented the UroLift procedure option to me for my enlarged prostate issue. Though the prostate medications were very helpful prior to having the procedure done, I know now (two years later) that the UroLift procedure was an excellent long term solution for my enlarged prostate issues. And definitely for my quality of life!! I originally had the typical symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Difficulties with urinating. And making numerous trips to the bathroom during the day and nighttime hours. Because of these issues, I was only sleeping about 1 to 1.5 hours at a stretch each night. (Multiple bathroom trips.) Now, at almost two years post-UroLift procedure, I sleep 4-5 hours at a stretch. Occasionally, even longer. I now get up an average of once a night to use the bathroom. I feel like a teenager! Overall, I would say that my prostate "quality of life" has improved about 95%. Thank you, Dr. Daniel Curhan!"
— Rod