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Options for Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
November 22, 2018
The prostate is a tiny gland situated between the bladder and the penis. But as men get older, the gland grows larger, putting pressure on the urethra and bladder and causing urinary problems. An...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Sean Heron
November 19, 2018
If I had to do it again, I would still happily choose urology. I really love urology and I’m always excited about the opportunity it offers to listen to people talk about distressing conditions,...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Robotic Technology in Urology
November 14, 2018
Robot-assisted (robotic) surgery uses small instruments attached to a robot’s arm to conduct surgical procedures. A qualified, highly-skilled surgeon controls the robotic arm, using it to enhance...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Shaw Zhou
November 8, 2018
Specializing in urology means a lifelong commitment to serving the sick, particularly those with troubling, embarrassing and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Urologists diagnose, treat and care...
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed
November 6, 2018
About 70 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer through PSA screening have low-risk, low-grade disease. Unfortunately, over 90 percent of these men are placed under aggressive treatment soon...
Dr Yaser Bassel – Becoming a Urologist
October 29, 2018
Are you a frank, compassionate and approachable person who likes to help others? If so, then urology may just be the right medical specialty for you. Committed to a lifetime occupation of resolving...
How to Properly Treat Kidney Stones
October 23, 2018
Kidney stone treatment varies from one case to another, depending on stone size, cause and type. While most kidney stones can pass in urine spontaneously, some do not. Medical intervention is usually...
TO OUR PATIENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MICHAEL IN THE PANAMA CITY AREA
October 16, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers to our patients affected by Hurricane Michael in the Panama City Area. Our Panama City Location is currently open from 8AM to 3PM Mon-Fri until further notice. Our phone...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Martin Richman
October 15, 2018
Affable, available and able. That pretty much sums up what we are as urologists. Affable to break down barriers and discuss sensitive, sometimes awkward topics; available to help our patients and...
Cryotherapy An Alternative Treatment to Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
October 8, 2018
Cryotherapy means using extremely cold temperatures to freeze and destroy cancer cells. Also called cryoablation or cryosurgery — though not actually a form of surgery — cryotherapy relies on the...
Becoming A Urologist with Dr David DiPiazza
September 18, 2018
Intriguing, inspiring and interesting, urology is a great profession for a person in love with solving problems, tackling embarrassing situations, saving lives and relating to the stories of...
What Does the Prostate Gland Do?
September 12, 2018
The prostate, found only in men, is a tiny, walnut-sized muscular gland in front of the rectum and just below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which transports urine to the penis from the...