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Fore River Urology is a private, independent urology practice based in South Portland, Maine (HQ at 21 Donald B. Dean Drive). Established in 2013, it provides specialized care for urologic conditions including bladder and kidney cancers, kidney stones, BPH, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and vasectomy. The practice has 7 employees and operates across 5 offices in the United States (primarily around South Portland, ME). Services span prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, BPH, ED, vasectomy, and infertility. For Maine patients seeking urology specialists, Fore River Urology is the local option in the Portland area.

Clinic Type

Urology

Address

Located in South Portland, Maine

Phone

207-518-6600

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Urology care for kidney stones
  • Prostate and bladder cancer care
  • BPH treatment
  • Vasectomy
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Incontinence care
  • Hematuria evaluation
  • Urinary issues diagnosis and treatment
  • Robotic, laparoscopic & minimally invasive surgery
  • In-office procedures
  • Kidney Stone Center
  • 3T MRI and MRI-guided biopsy
  • Urodynamics
  • Vasectomy services
  • Vasectomy option(s)

Technology & Equipment

  • 3T MRI
  • MRI-guided biopsy
  • Urodynamics
  • Robotic-assisted surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • In-office BPH treatment
  • Vasectomy services
  • Urinary testing and rapid urine culture lab (24–36 hours)

Insurance & Payment

Visit/consultation payment at time of service, In-office procedures, Medicare and private insurance likely accepted (not explicitly stated)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 4.8 stars (561 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Patients report feeling listened to, validated, and treated with compassion by providers
  • Positive feedback regarding the clarity of explanations provided by doctors before procedures
  • Patients express confidence in the surgical expertise and outcomes provided by specific doctors

Common complaints

  • Reports of negative patient care experiences including post-procedure infection and dissatisfaction with post-care communication
  • Negative feedback regarding workplace environment and management from employees

"Upon initial meeting I knew I was now in the best care I could be in for my diagnosis. Dr. Ursiny, made me feel heard, and validated and showed a calm confidence that I have never experienced with any other doctor."

Fore River Urology Patient Testimonials

"Treated at this office one time and received an infection that required 3 days hospitalization. The practice's response was essentially, "it wasn't necessarily us, and we told you you might get an infection." They just don't care."

Birdeye Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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