Greater Boston Urology Blog

Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in Urology

In 2020, female urologists surpassed 10 percent of the urology workforce for the first time. (Don't feel bad if you missed this news. We were all a little...

PCNL for Kidney Stones: What It Is, What to Expect

Anyone who's had a kidney stone can attest to how painful the little buggers are. Of course, "little bugger" isn't a medical term—and the word "little" can be...

Xiaflex® for Peyronie's Disease: What You Need to Know

You've undoubtedly seen ads about Peyronie's disease (PD) on TV and heard them on the radio, especially during sporting events like football.

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,...

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...

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...

Meet Our Newest Urologist: Dr. Jonathan Li

Our newest urologist, Dr. Jonathan Li, earned a Bachelor of Science and Engineering with distinction from Duke University. He went on to the University of...

Undoing the Snip: Vasectomy Reversal Unraveled

Today, Dr. Natalya Lopushnyan joins us to discuss vasectomy reversal. She's going to cover the procedure itself, the success rate, and expectations. As with...