Greater Boston Urology Blog

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...

A Collaborative Approach to Women's Health at GBU

If you've ever heard medical providers talk about their collaborative approach to medicine, you might have wondered what they meant.

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...

A Blunder Down Under: A No-Nonsense Guide to Testicular...

Today, Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan joins us to discuss testicular infections, specifically epididymitis and orchitis. She's going to cover symptoms, treatment, and...

What is a Center of Excellence in Healthcare?

If you've surfed the GBU website, you've likely come across Center of Excellence (COE) designations on some of our physicians' bios. But what is a Center of...

What is Prostatitis?

Prostatitis is a condition where the prostate gland becomes inflamed. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland located just below the bladder in men and...

Tips for Discussing Sensitive Issues with Your Healthcare...

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