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Philip C. May, MD

Patient Ratings

4.9 / 5 (Based on 279 Ratings)
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Specialties:

Urology

Call 425-899-5800

Insurance Accepted

Philip C. May, MD is accepting new patients.

Telemedicine Visits Available

Conditions Treated

bladder cancer, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction (ED), hydrocele, impotence, interstitial cystitis, kidney stones, neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, Peyronie's disease, prostate cancer, varicoceles, kidney cancer, testis cancer, ureter cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), ureter stones, and urology

Procedures Performed

transperineal prostate biopsy, bladder cancer surgery, kidney cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, testicular cancer surgery, ureter cancer surgery, Rezum water vapor treatment for enlarged prostate, UroLift treatment for enlarged prostate, and Xiaflex injection for Peyronie's disease

Locations

Profile

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Urology

Experience

Dr. Philip May is a fellowship trained urologist, with extensive experience in open and minimally invasive urologic surgery. He has a particular interest in complex urologic stone disease. He's authored many journal articles and presented research at local and national meetings. Dr. May serves as the Chair of the EvergreenHealth Surgery Department.

Clinical Expertise

Urologic oncology (kidney, prostate, bladder, ureter, testis cancer)
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery
Complex kidney stone disease, including mini-PCNL
Medical and surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Erectile dysfunction
General urology

Philosophy of Care

My goal is to listen as much as possible to ascertain both your experience with your symptoms, as well as your values and goals, when collaborating with you on a treatment or management plan.

Experience

Year began practicing: 2019

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine (urology) | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

Austin Health - Austin Hospital and Repatriation Hospital (endourology) | Heidelberg, Australia

Internship

University of Washington School of Medicine (general surgery) | Seattle, WA

Personal Information

I was born and raised in Washington state, and am a graduate of both Washington State University (undergrad, Go Cougs!) and the University of Washington (medical school and residency).
Outside of work, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my wife and two young children. I also enjoy cycling, running, skiing, and birding.

Reviews

2.37
October 26, 2025
Gave dismissive answers regarding my continued care for the condition I was being seen for.
5.0
September 18, 2025
I had an amazing experience with Dr. May.Positive from start to finish. Great communication and attention to detail. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
5.0
September 05, 2025
Dr May is open, caring, and knowledgable
5.0
August 27, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 02, 2025
Love the doctor, so friendly, kind and professional. It is always wonderful to see him.
5.0
July 21, 2025
The care provider : Dr. Philip C May is professional, expertice, skillfull and incredibly knowledgeable on surgery. After the surgery, he had no complications and was back to normal. Dr. May took time to answer all my questions with respectfully. He is compassionate, kind and humble. Highly recommended !
5.0
July 11, 2025
He even went above and beyond by checking and sending me for tests that were another issue other than what I went in for
5.0
June 13, 2025
Dr May was a superb doctor and was friendly, knowledgeable, and caring.
5.0
June 04, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 10, 2025
He was so helpful in letting me know what was going to happen step by step. Answered all my concerns
4.09
May 08, 2025
I asked a question that was kind of dropped or lost in the discussion. Wasn't an extremely important question, just a curious one.
5.0
May 05, 2025
Everything was good
5.0
May 04, 2025
Thank you for taking good care of me!
5.0
April 16, 2025
Dr. May is awesome...
5.0
March 14, 2025
Dr May was terrific
5.0
March 03, 2025
Dr. May is always so good with his explanation of treatment and what Is going on. He takes time and make sure I am comfortable and all my questions are asked. He is also very good about answering messages on my chart.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Excellent doctor.
3.72
February 18, 2025
Dr May always pleasantly greets with a handshake and departs with a handshake.
5.0
February 17, 2025
Great doctor.
5.0
December 20, 2024
Dr May is the best.
5.0
December 03, 2024
I had an excellent experience
5.0
November 22, 2024
Professional, caring, knowlegeable
4.94
November 22, 2024
Have a positive about the provider
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr May is awesome! He is very friendly, always remembers me, and my history and current medical conditions, which means he reads my file before seeing me and knows what questions to ask. He is also vey understanding and caring. I have some other conditions that he always asks about. He is a great doctor.
5.0
November 04, 2024
Always thorough and professional...
5.0
November 02, 2024
Dr. May and his entire team were friendly, attuned to my needs and wants, responsive, respectful and completely terrific.
5.0
September 29, 2024
I would highly recommend Dr May to anyone needed a urologist. Actually already have.
5.0
August 26, 2024
This was my first visit to this provider and we discussed tests/procedures that might be warranted.
5.0
August 10, 2024
Helpful Confident Optimistic ThoroughGreat Communication
4.94
July 27, 2024
Considered options for care going forward. Left room for discussion later.
5.0
July 25, 2024
I was very happy that Dr. May walked through the results with me. I felt that he understood my questions, and I appreciated the clarity of his answers and recommendations. I intend to follow them.
5.0
June 19, 2024
Dr May has been great, I feel like he's really on top of my condition, presents me with options and listens to my feedback.
5.0
June 15, 2024
Dr. May is an excellent physician.