Urologists

Urologists score 36 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #466 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 8 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

36/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #466of 923 jobs
US workers: 342,720for Physicians, All Other
Median pay: $265,930a year
In real AI use: 1 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 8 (57%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 5 (36%)

Document or review patients' histories.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about urologists and AI

Will AI replace urologists?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Urologists score 36 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #466 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 9 of the job's 14 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 5 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which urologists tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Document or review patients' histories".

Which urologists tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries"; "Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes"; "Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as urologists, and what do they earn?

About 342,720 people in the US (figure for Physicians, All Other), with median pay of $265,930 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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