Becoming a Urologist – Urology is a Perfect Fit for Me

Reid Vaughn Graves, MD is a Urologist practicing in the Saint Petersburg area. He completed his General Surgery training and Urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania followed by a fellowship in Robotics and Laparoscopy in Melbourne, Australia. [Read Full Article…]

Common Symptoms for Low Testoterone in Men

Testosterone is a hormone that is produced in the testicles in men. It is mainly responsible for maintaining male characteristics (such as hair growth and a deep voice) and facilitating muscle growth. [Read Full Article…]

Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Low Testosterone in Men

Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women, but is produced in larger quantities by men. This hormone is produced in the testicles in men and is responsible for various body functions including; red blood cell production, reproduction, sexual drive, muscle mass, and bone density. [Read Full Article…]

Erectile Dysfunction – Dr Reid Graves

The complications of Erectile Dysfunction (also known as “ED”) go beyond the physical symptoms. Men suffer emotionally when they have ED. Stress and depression are common effects of this condition. Erectile Dysfunction is a man’s inability to maintain an erection for a satisfying sexual experience. This is a common condition that occurs more often in men as they age. [Read Full Article…]

Shorecrest Graduate Returns

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Dr. Reid Graves of St. Petersburg recently came back to St. Petersburg to join St Pete Urology. Graves was the valedictorian for Shorecrest Preparatory School in 2000. After graduating from Shorecrest, he attended Georgetown University, then medical school at the University of Miami. Graves completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania followed by a robotics fellowship in Melbourne, Australia. [Read Full Article…]

What is Urethritis?

Urethritis is a disease characterized by the swelling or inflammation of the urethra, the tube through which urine travels from the urinary bladder to outside of the body. People with this condition experience acute pain while urinating. One of the most common causes of urethritis is a bacterial infection caused by E.coli, Gonococcus (it also causes gonorrhea) and Chlamydia trachomatis (responsible for chlamydia). The viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 may also be responsible. [Read Full Article…]

Some Causes of Low Testosterone

Low Testosterone (Hypogonadism or Andropause) affects over 39 percent of all men aged 45 and above. The chances that a person has testosterone deficiency increases with age, and according to recent medical research, the incidences of hypogonadism are around 20 percent in men over 60, 30 percent in men over 70, and 50 percent in men over 80. [Read Fulll Article…]