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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 6, 20191 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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