By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig Peeing is something we take for granted, because why should you think about it if everything is working smoothly? This is especially true in kids, parents sometimes go so far as throwing a party when their child is potty trained and out of diapers. It’s a headache when kids take a […]
A Parent’s Guide to Frequent Urination in Children By Paige Zagranski, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC As a parent, you are constantly monitoring your child’s health and well-being. So when you notice your little one rushing to the bathroom too often or experiencing bedwetting, it’s natural to be concerned. While occasional variations in urination patterns are normal, […]
Jim Rozelle, a prostate cancer survivor, thought he had defeated cancer after undergoing radical prostatectomy. However, five years later, he began experiencing urinary incontinence, a common condition for men who have undergone prostatectomy. “It was extremely embarrassing,” Rozelle recalls. “I was constantly concerned. I couldn’t go out, or my pants would be soaked. If I […]
By Dr. Shaya Taghechian May is Women’s Health Care Month, which reminds us of the importance of raising awareness regarding women’s health issues. At Georgia Urology, we understand the critical role women play in their families and communities. However, in their efforts to care for others, many women often neglect their own health needs. As […]
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and Georgia Urology is calling attention to the importance of early detection and treatment of this rare but potentially deadly cancer. Facts About Testicular Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, about 9,610 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2023, and approximately […]
By Dr. Akash Kapadia As a fellowship-trained urologist, I have seen many couples struggle with infertility. One of the biggest misconceptions is that infertility is primarily a women’s issue and that men don’t need to worry about their reproductive health. In fact, male infertility is the sole cause or a contributing factor in about 50% […]
By Barry M. Zisholtz, M.D. Testicular cancer is a relatively uncommon disease, but, for some unknown reason, the incidence has been increasing over the last 50 years. There are approximately six new cases per 100,000 men in this country, which correlates with approximately 9,910 new cases per year. To help raise your awareness of your […]
By Dr. Michael Kemper I was recently invited to co-host a radio segment for “The Weekly Check-Up” on 95.5 FM WSB. We discussed several topics, but I was most struck by the questions and feedback I received from listeners regarding erectile dysfunction or ED. I believe the candid conversation I had with the host, Dr. […]
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 […]