Kidney stones are extremely common in Florida's hot climate, where dehydration drives stone formation, and nearly every urology group in the metro treats them.
Small stones often pass on their own with fluids and pain control. Larger or stuck stones may need a procedure: shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to break them up, ureteroscopy with laser to remove them, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for very large stones. After an episode, urologists often run a metabolic workup to help prevent recurrence. The cost ranges below are approximate 2026 Sarasota-area figures before insurance.
Hydration, pain control and medication to help a small stone pass.
Sound waves break the stone into passable fragments, no incision.
A scope and laser remove or fragment the stone directly.
Surgical removal of very large or complex stones through a small back incision.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Urological Association — UrologyHealth ↗NIH — NIDDK Urologic Health ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.