Jacob MacDowell, PA

  • Urology

About

Jacob MacDowell, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant who specializes in urology. He has specialized expertise in caring for patients with kidney stones and benign (noncancerous) prostatic hyperplasia.

He also works with patients to treat a wide range of genitourinary concerns. These include symptoms like urinary frequency, blood in the urine, incontinence, pelvic pain and testicular/scrotal pain or masses. Common diagnoses include urinary tract infections (UTIs), neurogenic bladder, Peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction and phimosis.

Jacob’s approach to medicine centers on humility and shared decision-making. He believes the most important focus is each patient’s unique care goals. He improves patients’ lives by combining evidence with compassion.

My patient’s care goals always come first. I use them to guide every treatment recommendation I provide.

Languages spoken
  • English
University affiliation

Education & credentials

Education
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA