June 8, 2021 | Austin Urology
A urologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary tract for both men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. Before booking an appointment at an Austin urologist, consider whether the health condition in question is appropriate for a specialist of this sort. We also offer preventative men’s and women’s […]
June 7, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition Men's Health
Happy June Guys! It’s Men’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged men to commit to making healthy choices that are not only great for their overall health, but especially for their urologic health! Austin Urology Institute is accepting the challenge. Join us! This month, there are four weekly […]
June 4, 2021 | Austin Urology
Urology is a specialized type of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract. This includes the bladder, kidney, and ureters for men and women, as well as the prostate, penis, scrotum and testes for men. Additionally, urology addresses reproductive conditions such as male infertility. Urology is known as a […]
June 2, 2021 | Men's Health Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer
Happy June Guys! It’s Men’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged men to commit to making healthy choices that are not only great for their overall health, but especially for their urologic health. Austin Urology Institute is accepting the challenge. Join us! This month, there are four weekly […]
June 1, 2021 | Austin Urology
A urologist is a medical doctor that has specialized training to diagnose and treat (both medically and surgically) any conditions that involve the genitourinary tract. This includes the bladder, kidney, and ureters for men and women, as well as the prostate, penis, scrotum and testes for men. Beyond their four years of medical school, urologists […]
June 1, 2021 | Kidney Cancer
Treatment of kidney cancer is largely based on the size and location of the tumor and whether or not it has spread or metastasized. When the tumor has spread to other organs, there are four primary treatment options: nephrectomy followed by immunotherapy, initial treatment with immunotherapy, clinical research trials and surveillance. In a prior blog, […]
May 28, 2021 | Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is a cancer that starts in the kidneys, and begins when cells there begin to grow abnormally. Tumors may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The most common non-cancerous kidney tumor is a fluid-filled area called a cyst. Simple cysts are benign and do not progress to cancer. Solid kidney tumors are cancerous […]
May 27, 2021 | Austin Urology Diet & Nutrition Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition The/Age Women's Health
Austin Urology Institute wants to keep you healthy! And in order to do so we have to include the whole picture of health, including preventative medicine. The truth is, prevention is the best medicine. Effective prevention means looking at your nutrition and lifestyle habits as the first line of defense against illness. General health and […]
May 27, 2021 | Austin Urology
Austin Urology Institute is committed to providing excellent service to new and established patients. To help best serve our Cedar Park patients, Austin Urology Institute has expanded their Austin urology practice to Cedar Park! Austin Monthly has consistently rated Dr. Shaw as a top doctor in Austin, and now he’s making his advanced techniques available […]
May 26, 2021 | Austin Urology
Austin Urology Institute has been serving its patients throughout the Austin area with a robust telemedicine program since 2017, long before the pandemic. Our technology is intuitive and easy to use on any computer or phone. Additionally, if there are any technology hiccups, our providers are available to call as well. This program is available […]
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