Meet Dr. Alexandria Asvestas and learn about her compassionate approach to urologic care

Many patients are embarrassed to seek care for urologic conditions because these issues are so intimate. However, seeing the right Houston urologist can provide comfort and peace of mind.

Dr. Alexandria Asvestas recently joined Houston Metro Urology. There, she focuses on connecting with patients and creating a comfortable environment to discuss sensitive topics. With every interaction, she strives to put herself in the patient’s place. This mindset and her kind, approachable bedside manner allow her to take a compassionate approach to urologic care.

A passion for problem-solving and her caring nature inspired Dr. Asvestas to become a physician

Growing up, Dr. Alexandria Asvestas was drawn to science and problem-solving. She has also always considered herself an empath. As she went through her education, she realized that these traits would make her a great physician.

The next step was deciding what type of medicine to study. When she discovered urology, Dr. Asvestas knew that it was the perfect fit for several reasons.

• Many urologic conditions are chronic, so this Houston urologist can form long-term relationships with her patients.
• Because urologic conditions can drastically affect quality of life, Dr. Asvestas found that she can make a real difference in her patients’ lives.
• Urology is a very diverse field that offers a good mix of direct patient care as well as both in-office and advanced surgical procedures.

After completing her urology residency, Dr. Asvestas found it was easy to choose a place to practice medicine.

According to Dr. Asvestas, “I knew I wanted to come back to Houston to be close to my family. I chose HMU specifically because everyone is very supportive and collaborative. It is also apparent they provide high-quality patient care, hold themselves to high standards and care deeply for their patients.”

What areas of urology does Dr. Alexandria Asvestas focus on?

This Houston urologist is passionate about helping patients find relief from urologic conditions that can diminish quality of life. Her goal is to help her patients overcome a wide variety of concerns that can affect activities in the bedroom, the bathroom and beyond.

Dr. Asvestas’ clinical interests include:

• Kidney stone management 
• Enlarged prostate/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Robotic urologic surgery 
• Female urology, including prolapse and incontinence 
• Overactive bladder
• Elevated PSA/prostate cancer
• Cancer of the bladder and kidneys
• Vasectomy 

If you would like to see Dr. Asvestas and experience her compassionate approach to urologic care, we invite you to contact us. Dr. Alexandria Asvestas is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you find relief from your urologic concerns.