Benjamin N. Breyer

MD MAS

Urologic surgeon
Chair, Department of Urology
Dedicated to urinary and sexual health in men

Dr. Benjamin Breyer is a urologic surgeon who specializes in complex urethral and penile reconstruction, male incontinence, male fistulas and surgery for erectile dysfunction.

Breyer's research has been federally supported and focuses on the epidemiology (the study of which populations are affected by diseases, factors affecting outcomes and related matters) of sexual dysfunction and lower urinary tract disorders. He also studies urologic trauma and surgical repair of the urinary tract. He has authored or co-authored more than 350 articles and book chapters.

Breyer earned his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. At UCSF, he completed a residency in urology, followed by a fellowship in male genitourinary reconstruction and trauma. He also earned his master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF.

  • Education

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2003

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Urology, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Male Genitourinary Trauma and Reconstruction, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Urology, American Board of Urology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I treat my patients like family, seeking to be an ally and advocate. I help them improve their urinary and sexual wellness after cancer or trauma.

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    471 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 27, 2024
    Excellent
    Aug 13, 2024
    Outstanding care
    Aug 07, 2024
    Very knowledgeable; patient; experienced;
    Jun 28, 2024
    Wonderful experience.
    Jun 25, 2024
    Very pleased with the results and outcome of my procedure(s). Dr. Breyer was awesome!
    Jun 18, 2024
    Benjamin Breyer is a gem. That level of competence, positive emotional affect and helpfulness would be hard to beat.
    Jun 18, 2024
    Very useful and substantive conversation with Dr. Breyer.
    Jun 15, 2024
    A very positive experience
    Jun 13, 2024
    Dr. Breyer and his staff are always very friendly and kind.
    Jun 11, 2024
    Good experience
    Jun 09, 2024
    Dr Breyer is fantastic
    Jun 04, 2024
    Dr Bryer is one of the best doctor I have seen
    Jun 01, 2024
    Dr. Breyer is very knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns.
    May 18, 2024
    My experience so far could not have been better.
    Apr 30, 2024
    Dr. Breyer was excellent. He made worrisome concerns much easier to understand.
    Apr 23, 2024
    Dr Breyer is amazing. I feel taken care of and heard. I wish he could be my doctor for everything!
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr.Breyer cares about me, always listens and explains very clearly the options I may have, always willing to answer questions. I appreciate his concern about my situation. Can't ask for a better Doctor.
    Mar 23, 2024
    Dr. Breyler is excellent. High caliber medical expertise combined with excellent patient communication skills.
    Mar 19, 2024
    Options thoroughly explained
    Jan 04, 2024
    Best team I've ever had. Dr Breyer and the nurses involved.
    Jan 04, 2024
    Excellent answers to all my questions.
    Jan 04, 2024
    Excellent advice
    Dec 21, 2023
    Courteous, attentive, responded to all questions in good detailed way.
    Dec 19, 2023
    All excellent.
    Dec 14, 2023
    Everything was very professional
    Dec 14, 2023
    Dr. Breyer was very friendly, informative and hslpful.
    Dec 11, 2023
    Dr Patel was outstanding. Took time to review things and get to know my case and its somewhat long history. He also clearly brought experience to bear in terms of explaining what we were seeing in the examine room (trace blood after the catheter pull) and what to expect in the near future around healing. Loved the mirror recommendation. Loved the answers to my questions and his clear enthusiasm for his work.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr Breyer is extremely sensitive to my issues and listens to what I have to say
    Dec 05, 2023
    I am very happy to have Dr. Breyer treating me.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Dr. Breyer is exceptionally skilled and I am confident that he is committed to my health success.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Dr Breyer is always friendly, knowledgeable, helpful & listens to my concerns. I never feel rushed.
    Nov 19, 2023
    Initially difficult to make connection. However,Dr. Breyer personally called me a few days later, to discuss my concerns.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Really great care provided.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Great IPAD manner
    Nov 13, 2023
    Thanks Dr. Breyer!
    Oct 24, 2023
    It was a very difficult conversation handled with great professionalism and grace. I am so thankful for the team at UCSF
    Oct 19, 2023
    The Doctor had prior knowledge of my issue and that is what he was looking for. He explained his thoughts to me.
    Oct 18, 2023
    Dr Breyer was very concise in his explanation of procedures, and was extremely courteous and polite, and listened well, and answered all of my questions and concerns
    Oct 05, 2023
    Dr. Breyer is the best.
    Oct 05, 2023
    My providers at UCSF are excellent!
    Oct 03, 2023
    Very pleased with Dr. Breyer and his staff.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dr. Breyer has changed my life, I am thankful and lucky to have him as my Doctor.
    Sep 27, 2023
    He is very professional answered all my questions.Excellent bedside manners.
    Aug 29, 2023
    Great guy and professional
    Aug 22, 2023
    Entire staff is very good very professional made you feel very relaxed explained everything thoroughly
    Aug 17, 2023
    Dr Breyer listened to me, and made me feel that he cares about my problem
    Aug 15, 2023
    Dr Breyer the best
    Aug 07, 2023
    CARE outstanding!
    Aug 02, 2023
    Great Dr. Very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful.
    Aug 02, 2023
    Seeing DR. Breyer for over 0 years. He is knowledgeable and also very good in listening and communication . Delighted to work with him
    Jul 26, 2023
    Good experience.
    Jul 18, 2023
    Dr Breyer is professional & attentive. His care is exceptional
    Jul 18, 2023
    The experience was a good one.
    Jul 05, 2023
    Yes I would recommend you UCSF urology to any guy then is dealing with problems with ET
    Jul 03, 2023
    Very satisfied
    Jun 06, 2023
    Dr. Breyer is highly skilled, experienced, smart. I don't feel like he's engaged with how I feel about my problem, or he's not letting me know that he is. He seems to evade giving precise answers to my precise questions. I'm trying to be involved with my care, to be prepared for a visit, to make the right decisions, and take responsibility for the outcome. I've brought up issues and Dr Breyer doesn't seem to address them directly. It comes across as evasive, I do think he mentally processing what I'm saying, he's just not overtly showing concern.
    Jun 06, 2023
    Very good experience overall.
    Jun 06, 2023
    Very very very good
    May 27, 2023
    I understood everything the Dr had to say about my condition .
    May 23, 2023
    Dr Breyer was helpful, knowledgeable & friendly. He knew my history & clearly had reviewed my history.
    Apr 28, 2023
    After discussing SSRIs, was not informed on the effect of NSRIs.
    Apr 23, 2023
    Once logged in the experience was very good and well presented. All questions are answered.
    Apr 18, 2023
    I believe that Dr. Breyer is a very good, caring, intelligent surgeon. But I wish the initial surgery had been more successful.
    Apr 07, 2023
    Dr. B had an intern w/ him. They examined me. Discussed and asked questions. We talked about risks and are optimistic re: outcome. Dr. B mentioned the complexity of issues. Bad results of earlier surgery. Possibility of opening above and below previous surgical site to remedy.
    Mar 31, 2023
    Dr. Bryer listened to my issues and past history and correctly assessed that my problems were likely linked to pinched nerves in my lumbar region. He ha referred me to a specialist in that area.
    Mar 22, 2023
    Dr Breyer is the best.
    Mar 12, 2023
    When I got home there was a prescription waiting for me at my pharmacy the next day that I wasn't expecting. A quick message soon addressed the issue and my concerns.
    Mar 07, 2023
    The Dr was awesome, just like the old country Dr!!!
    Feb 28, 2023
    Dr. Breyer and his team were excellent and very knowledgeable about my condition and options for future treatment.
    Feb 28, 2023
    Dr. Breyer has been the most courteous, informative and caring physician
    Feb 21, 2023
    Very easy to talk with about personal information.
    Feb 17, 2023
    Most excellent meeting and Doctor
    Feb 17, 2023
    Dr Breyer is an excellent physician. He understands my problems & how best to help.
    Feb 03, 2023
    Very knowledgeable, caring, and professional provider.
    Jan 31, 2023
    Dr. Is an excellent listener which was very important to me because I was seeing him for a second opinion, and I wanted to explain my concerns, including specifics w/o criticizing the urologist who did the 'sling' procedure.
    Jan 05, 2023
    Everything was great except the actual care was scheduled for a month in the future. That's a long time to wait for cancer treatment. The doctor mentioned "time is of the essence" which I appreciated but I am concerned about giving cancer a month to progress.
    Dec 31, 2022
    I don't know what the problem is. Urology seems completely uninterested in me & my problems.
    Dec 29, 2022
    Dr. Breyer was like talking to a family member as far as his concern and empathy for my condition. Awesome
    Dec 29, 2022
    Dr Breyer was patient, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. Excellent advice.
    Dec 24, 2022
    Dr Breyer was as expected. He provided excellent concern and care.
    Dec 20, 2022
    I encountered difficulties getting an appointment but Dr. Breyer, the staff, and nurses were all very good.
    Dec 06, 2022
    Dr Bryer practices the highest standards of community care in his specialty and in medicine Outstanding surgeon with excellent clinical results
    Nov 22, 2022
    He is excellent.
    Nov 05, 2022
    Our conversation was primarily about the risks and realistic outcome. I don't think I asked any questions regarding the follow up
    Oct 31, 2022
    He is one of the only doctor's who does certain surgeries in the area so not many other options. He has a good reputation as a surgeon, but that doesn't make him personable or have a great bedside manner.
    Oct 27, 2022
    Dr. Breyer Is the best, and my wife agrees.
    Oct 25, 2022
    Dr Bryer provides the highest community standard of care. He has consistently made clinic,inpatient and telemed treatment as easy and relaxing as possible.Dr Bryer seems confident and caring In all clinical settings.

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