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Dr. Capelouto Discusses Prostate Cancer Treatment on “Atlanta Plugged In” on CBS46
In December 2020, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Carl Capelouto appeared on CBS46’s Atlanta Plugged In to discuss prostate cancer treatment, including SpaceOAR™.
SpaceOAR™ is an absorbable hydrogel that temporarily creates a space between the prostate…

Engineer Marvels at Robotic Surgery Treatment Solution for His Prostate Cancer
70-year-old Carl Bedingfield approached his prostate cancer diagnosis in a fashion befitting an engineer.
Bedingfield, who works for a large telecommunications company, spends a great deal of time-solving problems through innovation, with more than…

Dr. Daniel Canter Appeared on “The Weekly Check-Up” on WSB Radio
On Sunday, September 20, 2020, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Daniel Canter appeared as a guest on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio.
Dr. Canter and host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg, discussed the advancements in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer,…

Georgia Urology’s HAWK Centers Helps Children Suffering from Incontinence Soar with Success
Jacqueline was at a loss. Her 6-year-old daughter Kathleen’s problem with urinary incontinence had become a daily issue and was getting worse. It was so bad, in fact, Kathleen began lying about wetting herself and hiding the issue from her parents.
“When…

COVID-19: How Standing Still Has Kids Going Backwards
By Shannon Suarez, MSN, APRN, CPNP
March 16, 2020, changed a lot for the children of Georgia. For my own three daughters, it was the last day my third-grader would hug her teacher goodbye, and the last day my sixth graders would cram a book into their…

Yes, Your Child Can Have a UTI! Learn How to Treat and Prevent
By Callie Duggan, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
What Is a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urine. UTIs can occur at any age and most often just affects the bladder, but the kidneys can also be involved. They are most common…

Breaking the Barriers on Bathroom Passes
By Shannon Suarez, MSN, APRN, CPNP
The first question I always ask the children I see in our office is, “how often do you go to the bathroom at school?” Usually, they don’t even know! I often find myself walking them through an imaginary school…

What is Meatal Stenosis?
By Kristin Wellman, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
As a nurse practitioner at Georgia Urology's Help Awaiting Wet Kids (HAWK) Clinic, I spend my day seeing kids with voiding problems. A common concern with boys that come to our office is difficulty with urination…

Here’s the Scoop on Poop
By Shannon Suarez, MSN, APRN, CPNP
The first time you bring your child to see a urologist, you might be surprised to find we dive right into questions about your child’s bowel movements. Some examples are: How many? Is it hard? How often? Any difficulty? …