St Pete Urology have successfully treated thousands of patients in the Tampa Bay Area with a focus on achieving the best possible results using the most advanced equipment and procedures. [Read Full Article…]
St Pete Urology Patient Care Options
Dr. Graves- Prostate Cancer-Options For Managing Prostate Cancer
A urologist uses active surveillance to monitor cancer closely with digital rectal exams, ultrasounds, and prostate-specific antigen blood tests to check the progression of the disease. [Read Full Article…]
Prostate Cancer, Understanding the Risk Factors – Dr. Graves
If you believe you may be at risk for developing prostate cancer, make an appointment to consult with a local urology specialist immediately. The St Pete Urology team has extensive experience diagnosing and treating many different urological diseases and conditions, including prostate cancer. [Read Full Article…]
Erectile Dysfunction – Finding the Right Therapy for Each Patient
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a common problem that can limit your intimacy, affect your self-esteem and impact your most important relationships. It can also be a sign of another health condition that needs attention, such as poorly controlled diabetes or cardiovascular disease. [Read Full Article…]
Vasectomy- A Minimally Invasive Procedure
The vasectomy will take about 10-20 minutes to perform. A local anesthetic is injected into the scrotal skin adjacent to the vas deferens. [Read Full Article…]
How Patients Use the Internet for Medical Information
The advent of the internet and most people owning a computer these days, has really changed the face of medicine and how patients research their own medical problems.[Read Full Article…]
Vasectomy Reversal- Reversing a Prior Vasectomy Procedure
It is a surgical procedure at which it reconnects the two ends of the vas deferens that has been cut during a Vasectomy operation.[Read Full Article…]
Shorecrest Graduate Returns
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…]
Treatment of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard stone-like crystals that can form in urine. It is a very common medical condition and is more likely to be found in men than women. There are many ways to get rid of the stones. Some may be as simple as drinking fluids and others will require more advanced medical procedures. To learn more about treating Kidney Stones, call (727) 478-1172.
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small deposits of minerals that form hard stones in the kidney. They can cause urine blockage if a kidney stone obstructs the flow of urine through the ureter. The blockage can lead to kidney damage resulting from an accumulation of toxins in the urine. Symptoms include pain in the abdomen between the ribs and hip, or pain in the lower abdomen, lower back or groin. To learn more about the Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones, call (727) 478-1172.