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On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Michael Kemper appeared as the featured guest on “The Weekly Check-Up,” Atlanta’s number one healthcare radio show, on 95.5 FM WSB. The main focus of the show was men’s health, namely what Dr. Kemper refers to as “lifestyle urology.” This refers to urology issues which can impact […]

Georgia Urology’s board-certified urologists and their high level of expertise make the practice a center of excellence in a variety of urologic treatments and procedures. Among them is urethral reconstruction, a surgery that repairs blockages in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Georgia Urology is known for […]

When you’re a veteran pediatric urologist like Dr. Andrew Kirsch, Medical Director of Georgia Urology and Chief of Pediatric Urology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, you’ve seen the treatment of urologic conditions change through the years. As for the management of vesicoureteral reflux, also known as urinary reflux, Dr. Kirsch has been at the forefront, […]

Dr. Barry Zisholtz of Georgia Urology knew the patient was sick the moment he looked at her. 75-year-old Linda Stowe was in a great deal of pain. The culprit: a kidney stone. However, the situation would prove more serious than Dr. Zisholtz initially thought, and he would eventually find himself advocating for Stowe, which likely […]

By Bryce Wyatt, M.D. So, you’re ready to shut down the pipes? A vasectomy is a safe, permanent, cost-effective option for men who do not wish to have further children. Vasectomy interest has skyrocketed around the country and Georgia Urology is ready to meet the increased demand. Georgia Urology is a leader in this field […]

For veteran volunteer Bob Weyand, his home base at this lauded golf tournament is the Volunteer Headquarters, sponsored by Georgia Urology in partnership with Boston Scientific. As he helps the event machine function on the golf course, the most fulfilling aspects go way beyond the green. When the top 30 professional golfers converge upon East […]

In late 2019, Charles Farmer, a 29-year-old project manager, began experiencing progressive pain in his groin area, hoping it would subside. The pain continued over the course of several months, and he eventually decided to visit a doctor. Unfortunately, Farmer heard the dreaded word no patient wants to hear: Cancer. After being diagnosed with testicular […]

By Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. What Is Phimosis? Let’s define what foreskin is before talking about phimosis. The foreskin, or prepuce, is the extra protective penile skin extending about half an inch beyond the tip of the head of the penis, or glans, protecting that part of the penis. Phimosis is the penile skin that cannot […]

By Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. What Is a Testicle? Testicles are the male gonads; ovaries are the female form. From birth to puberty, testicles do not have many functions. However, once puberty begins, the testicles produce testosterone, the hormone responsible for male development and the sperm needed for fertility. Men have two testicles in the sack […]

Dr. Barry Zisholtz took one look at his patient and recognized the problem: an ischemic priapism. Roderick, a retiree in his late 60s, was in intense pain due to a prolonged erection caused by constant arterial blood flow to the penis. The patient explained he had sought help at a men’s clinic after several years […]

In 2019, Christie Baggett of Warner Robins, Georgia knew something was wrong with her 6-year-old daughter, Charlotte. However, she would have never thought Charlotte was experiencing one of the rarest urinary tract conditions imaginable. When Charlotte was 5, Christie began noticing her daughter was experiencing urinary problems. Charlotte’s pediatrician reassured them this could be a […]

By Christopher Keith, M.D. Have you ever had the sensation of needing to rush to the bathroom? Ever not make it in time? Here are a few lifestyle changes that may help. Diet, Caffeine, and Alcohol First, it is important to note that drinking more fluids leads to more urine production. Water is typically good […]