Greater Boston Urology Blog

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...

Our marketing team has a tool that shows what phrases people plug into Google. Here's a short sampling:

Greater Boston Urology Reflects on 2023

Every December, our team likes to step back and reflect on the last 12 months at GBU. Below are some of the highlights.

ICYMI: The Best Urology & Urogyn Articles from 2023

We've rounded up some of the "must reads" we published this past year about various subjects related to urology and urogynecology. Catch up before heading into...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor's Appointment: 5...

When you visit your doctor, you might think all you have to do is show up and remember to bring your insurance card. But your relationship with your doctor is...

Focal Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer: A Targeted Approach

Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in men, and the search for minimally invasive and effective treatments is ongoing. Focal prostate...

Catheter Care at Home: What You Need to Know

Certain urologic procedures can require the placement of an indwelling urinary catheter also known as a Foley catheter. There are other urologic conditions...

What Does an OAB Nurse Navigator Do?

A common condition we treat at Greater Boston Urology is overactive bladder (OAB), which affects women and men. OAB, also known as urge incontinence, causes a...