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...
Black Men & Prostate Cancer: What to Keep in Mind
Even though anyone with a prostate can develop prostate cancer, Black men are at greater risk. According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, "Black men...
What is a Hydrocele?
Today, we're discussing hydroceles, a type of scrotal swelling that may or may not require treatment. We asked Dr. Kevin Killeen from our Hyannis Care Center...
What is a Rectocele (Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse)?
We've discussed pelvic organ prolapse (POP) before on the blog, including the following posts: • What is pelvic organ prolapse? • Surgery for Pelvic Organ...