Greater Boston Urology Blog

What is The Mona Lisa Touch Procedure?

In this video for American Health Front, Dr. Angel Marie Johnson discusses the Mona Lisa Touch procedure. As with all content on Greater Boston Urology's blog,...

What to Expect During a Pelvic Exam (Vaginal Exam) with Dr....

When it comes to pelvic exams (vaginal exams), our urogynecologist Dr. Angel Marie Johnson always starts where you are—learning what you're comfortable with,...

Greater Boston Urology: Best of 2017

Last year, we shared a post that highlighted big moments for GBU and the field of urology in general. It was definitely one of our most popular articles, so...

What Does a Physician Assistant Do?

At Greater Boston Urology, we have fabulous physician assistants. A common question we hear from patients, however, is "What does a physician assistant do"? We...

November is Bladder Health Month

In honor of Bladder Health Month, we asked Dr. Angel Marie Johnson, the director of our Women's Health Centers, to provide some insights regarding optimal...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Erectile Dysfunction

Having frank, honest discussions about erectile dysfunction isn't something many people feel comfortable doing with one another—or even their doctors....

Life after a Radical Prostatectomy: A Real-Life Story

In October of 2013, Les Cavicchi underwent a radical prostatectomy—the removal of the prostate gland. Les had been diagnosed with prostate cancer a month...

What Is a Radical Prostatectomy? A Real-Life Story

In the fall of 2013, Les Cavicchi was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because his cancer was localized (meaning it was contained to the prostate gland—it...

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Recap

The annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sunday, September 10, 2017, was a HUGE success and a great way to acknowledge Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The...