Expert Insights

Infertility By The Numbers

June 18, 2018  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  Vasectomy  Women's Health  

Did you know even a single degree in temperature difference can negatively impact sperm count? Turn to the family planning expert Dr. Shaw, to start focusing on life goals. Infertility in Women If you have been trying for baby and either cannot get or stay pregnant after trying for at least a year, you may […]

More Sex, Fewer Worries: 20 Reasons To Get A Vasectomy

May 31, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

First comes marriage, then comes babies, then what? While many of us never thought the idea of  “surgery on my privates” would cross our mind, the growing list of positives for a vasectomy is far outweighing the negatives and many people are catching on to the procedure. “Vasectomy is one of the safest, most effective and […]

What is a vasectomy reversal?

December 28, 2017  |  Vasectomy  

A vasectomy is a procedure done for contraception. Sperm travels from the testicle (where most of it is made) to the vas deferens tubes, into the prostate (where semen is produced), and together sperm and semen are ejaculated out the urethra. During a vasectomy removing a segment of the vas deferens tubes disrupts the path […]

Will Male Infertility Destroy America? (No, BUT…)

December 14, 2017  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Low Testosterone  

America may self-destruct in the near future, and surprisingly it may have more to do with male infertility than the current political climate. After years of steady decline, the number of women giving birth in the U.S. has reached an all-time low this year. This decline isn’t all bad news, birth rates have decreased amongst […]

How Do You Protect Your Prostate?

December 1, 2017  |  Uncategorized  

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. Yet, when detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Here’s what you need to know: Step 1 – Get Screened Men ages 55 and older should be screened yearly with a PSA blood test […]

Types of Bladder Cancer – Staging, Grading, and More

November 28, 2017  |  Bladder  

First things first You hear the term bladder cancer and your mind immediately enters the danger zone. Your body goes numb; time stands still. You’re well aware that it’s a horrid disease that’s impacted the lives of millions, but your worry and concern increases tenfold when it hits close to home. Suddenly, you’re searching the […]

Giving a Live On-Air Prostate Exam

September 21, 2017  |  Prostate Cancer  TV Appearances  

It’s prostate cancer awareness month so as a urologist, it is our civic duty to inform the public about the most common cancer among men. Aside from examining and treating our patients with advanced procedures like the robotic prostatectomy, Dr. Shaw takes to the airwaves on KLBJ FM to inform the public about men’s health […]

Dr. Shaw Talks Prostate Health and UroNav with KXAN

June 26, 2017  |  Enlarged Prostate  Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  

Dr. Shaw made one of his frequent appearances on Austin’s KXAN news this weekend to spread the word about some important men’s health issues during Men’s Health Month. Dr. Shaw breaks down when you should get a prostate cancer screening, the importance of both PSA testing and physical exams and the value of a new […]

Austin Urology Institute Welcomes Samantha Thiry, FNP-BC

May 9, 2017  |  Uncategorized  

We’re very pleased to announce the latest addition to our spectacular team at Austin Urology Institute. Samantha Thiry, FNP-BC will be joining us as our newest nurse practitioner!  Samantha is a board certified nurse practitioner. Prior to joining Austin Urology Institute, Samantha worked as a urology nurse practitioner in Miami, FL since 2015 and was […]

Life’s Better When You Get Snipped Together

March 28, 2017  |  Vasectomy  

Step one: settle down. Step two: start a family. Step three: realize that kids are no cakewalk and you’re ready to be done changing diapers. When the time comes to make sure your baby-making days are really over, a vasectomy is one of the safest, easiest, and most reliable forms of permanent birth control. But […]

Virtual Visits Available

We offer both in-clinic and remote telemedicine consultations worldwide.

Book Now