Understanding Kidney Stones: A Common Urologic Condition in West Virginia
Introduction: Kidney stones are a prevalent urological condition in West Virginia, affecting a significant portion of the population....
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Nov 5, 2023
- 2 min
Testosterone and TRT: What Men Should Know
As Men's Health Awareness Month unfolds, it's timely to delve into a topic at the heart of male wellness: testosterone and Testosterone...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
Prostate Cancer Treatments: The Risks of Radiation Therapy vs. the Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Dealing with a prostate cancer diagnosis can be daunting, and choosing the right treatment is crucial. While radiation therapy has been a...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Jul 31, 2023
- 2 min
The Advantages of Single Port Prostatectomy: A Minimally Invasive Breakthrough
Single incision robotic surgery in WV performed by Dr. Shakuri-Rad
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
Prostate Surgery Leads to Better Survival vs. Radiation
Prostate surgery leads to better survival vs. radiation therapy.
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
Mon Community Webinar Featuring Dr J. Shakuri-Rad
ED is a very common problem and can sometimes be an early sign of a more serious health condition like diabetes or heart disease.
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Apr 5, 2019
- 3 min
What is Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)?
Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer is a very dangerous disease that requires a multi-disciplinary team. Learn more here.
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Mar 19, 2019
- 4 min
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about Urology. Contact us with any additional questions you may have and we will promptly reply....
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Jan 19, 2019
- 3 min
Kidney Stones
One of the most common conditions for seeing a urologist is kidney stones. Often patients with kidney stones get to meet a urologist for...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Jan 14, 2019
- 2 min
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common condition that can affect emotional, psychological, and social life and have significant adverse effect...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Jan 6, 2019
- 1 min
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is a common and painful condition that can afflict men of all ages. As a matter of fact, prostatitis is the most common...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome - Side Effect of BPH Meds You Didn't Know About
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition that is estimated to affect 14-16 million people in the US. Primary care...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
Why Do I Have Blood In My Urine?
Blood in the urine or "Hematuria" is a common reason for referral to a urologist. There are many causes for this problem which need to be...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Oct 8, 2018
- 2 min
Virtual Reality Vasectomy
Each year more than 500,000 men in the US decide to sign up for a vasectomy as their choice for permanent birth control. A vasectomy is a...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
Breast and Prostate Cancer. What's The Link?
Did you know that a family history of breast cancer increases a man's risk for prostate cancer? Family history of prostate cancer in a...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Sep 28, 2018
- 4 min
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer can often be treated by resection of the tumor without harm to the rest of the kidney.
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Sep 23, 2018
- 3 min
Do You Want To Stop Your BPH Meds?
What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. Over 70% of men in...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Sep 20, 2018
- 6 min
da Vinci - The Renaissance of Surgery
In medicine, when we talk about any new technology, medication, intervention, or treatment modality, we have to be skeptical of its true...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Sep 14, 2018
- 3 min
Stop The Car! I Have to Pee Again!
Overactive bladder affects nearly one in six adults in the United States. That is over 37 million adults who have to constantly look for...
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Dr Shakuri-Rad
- Sep 13, 2018
- 3 min
Erectile Dysfunction and Treatment Options
Most men I see in my office rarely disclose their struggles with erectile dysfunction (ED) voluntarily. However, ED is a very common...
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