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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....
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 2, 20242 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Nov 5, 20232 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Oct 17, 20233 min read


The Advantages of Single Port Prostatectomy: A Minimally Invasive Breakthrough
Single incision robotic surgery in WV performed by Dr. Shakuri-Rad
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Prostate Surgery Leads to Better Survival vs. Radiation
Prostate surgery leads to better survival vs. radiation therapy.
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Jul 3, 20202 min read


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.
Dr Shakuri-Rad
May 13, 20203 min read


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.
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Apr 5, 20193 min read


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....
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Mar 19, 20194 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Jan 19, 20193 min read


Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common condition that can affect emotional, psychological, and social life and have significant adverse effect...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Jan 14, 20192 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Jan 5, 20191 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Nov 23, 20183 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Nov 1, 20182 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Oct 8, 20182 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Oct 3, 20181 min read


Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer can often be treated by resection of the tumor without harm to the rest of the kidney.
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 28, 20184 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 23, 20183 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 20, 20186 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 14, 20183 min read


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...
Dr Shakuri-Rad
Sep 13, 20183 min read
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