What to Expect When Seeing a Nurse Practitioner vs. a Doctor
Patients often have questions about working with nurse practitioners (NPs) vs doctors. We asked Meagan Smoyer, a talented NP from our Hyannis Care Center, to...
What is Nocturia?
Are you getting up a couple of times during the night (or more) to pee? The medical name is nocturia. Even though nocturia is common, it's not normal. Luckily,...
What is BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer?
If you've been diagnosed with early-stage bladder cancer and your doctor prescribes Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) treatment, you likely googled "What is BCG...
Biote Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men: What You...
Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord, one of our board-certified urologists, is passionate about integrative medicine and helping patients optimize their health so they can...
How Men's Emotions Can Affect Their Bodies
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which you might find an odd thing for a urology practice to highlight on its blog. But here's the thing: Our mental...
Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Bladder Cancer
In honor of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we've asked one of our nurse practitioners, Urline Gregoire from our North Easton Care Center, to answer common...
What is a Metabolic Workup for Kidney Stones?
If you're at risk for kidney stones or you've already experienced one of these painful little buggers, your urologist has likely drawn blood for a metabolic...
What Does a Physician Assistant Preceptor Do?
Donna Robbins is one of our long-time physician assistants and works out of the Dedham Care Center. Donna earned her Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University...
How to Select a Surgeon: Tips to Keep in Mind
You just found out you need surgery, and your mind is spinning with a million questions, including how to select a surgeon. Dr. Angel Marie Johnson is the...