--- title: "Dr. Brian K. Golden | Urologist in Elk Grove, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Brian K. Golden, M.D. practices Urology in Elk Grove, CA and Sacramento, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Brian K. Golden, M.D. ![Brian K. Golden, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/omF8inByxV-AAwfUDRZdNn0KP9iEb71qopg7rTJfXFM/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(917 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Brian K. Golden, M.D. ## Urology - Accepting new patients [8170 Laguna Blvd.Suite 303Elk Grove, CA 95758](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-brian-k-golden-1046233397#provider-services) ## About Dr. Golden Languages English and Spanish (Basic) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I strive to provide excellent care and clear, straightforward explanations to all my patients. ### Professional highlights Professional Organizations. American Urological Association; American Association of Clinical Urologists; Endourological Society. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include digital photography, videography, cycling and rock climbing. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, San Francisco **Internship:** General Surgery, University of Colorado **Residency:** Urology, University of Colorado **Fellowship:** Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Urology San Antonio, San Antonio, TX ## Board certifications - Urology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-medical-plaza-elk-grove-1043246550) 8170 Laguna Blvd. Suite 303 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) [916-262-9386](tel:+19162629386) 916-262-9391 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Sutter Capitol Pavilion](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-capitol-pavilion-1043247089) 2725 Capitol Avenue Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95816 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2725+Capitol+Avenue+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-262-9386](tel:+19162629386) 916-262-9391 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Active surveillance for prostate cancer - Adrenalectomy - Laparoscopic Nephrectomy - Laparoscopic Robotic Pyeloplasty - Laparoscopy - Laser Lithotripsy - Laser prostatectomy - [Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-urologic-surgery) - Multiparametric prostate MRI - Nephrectomy - No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) - Penile Implants - Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy - Prostate cancer robotic surgery - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Testosterone replacement therapy - Ureteroscopy - Vasectomy ### Conditions - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bladder Stone - Endourology - Erectile dysfunction - Genitourinary Cancers - GreenLight Laser Prostatectomy - [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Kidney problem - Kidney stone pain - Nephrolithiasis - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Prostatectomy - Renal Colic - Urinary incontinence - Urologic Cancer ### Reasons for visit - Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Treatment ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Urology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/urology) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Amanda J. Horne](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/eWKb9YU_XZIiXQSYdDd6f18JJuirKtbSNPOnsJVAUX0/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Amanda J. Horne, PA-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/amanda-j-horne-2042029141) 8170 Laguna Blvd. Suite 303 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) \+ 1 location [916-262-9386](tel:+19162629386) #### Urology - New patients, please call for availability - ![Blossom E. Kim](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/tS7fsMR-6SNgbRDJIgSYdesOfN-Ol3lrpcZe0Yz119A/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Blossom E. Kim, PA-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/blossom-e-kim-1078057810) Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove 8170 Laguna Blvd. Suite 303 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) \+ 1 location [916-262-9386](tel:+19162629386) #### Urology - New patients, please call for availability - ![Nakia A. Edwards](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/fnU6NpKZpEwUHa1WM5TnDI38CKc7LWp4idU8ukHTVc4/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Nakia A. Edwards, N.P.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/nakia-a-edwards-2038654981) 8170 Laguna Blvd. Suite 303 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=8170+Laguna+Blvd.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) \+ 1 location [916-262-9386](tel:+19162629386) #### Urology - New patients, please call for availability ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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