Expert Insights

Your-sectomy: It Should Be Up to You

July 13, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

Austin Urology Institute is proud to offer our vasectomy services for patients sprawling from San Antonio all the way to San Marcos. Besides our top of the line 5-star Facilities and team of physicians, it makes sense why our patients are so committed to traveling so far to receive our care. Along with earning the […]

Trust Our Tech To Treat Your Urologic Cancer

June 26, 2018  |  Bladder  Kidney Cancer  Kidney Health  Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  Robotic Surgery  

We understand how shocking a diagnosis of a urologic cancer can be. In those difficult times you deserve the best treatment. You need an experienced medical team willing to discuss the full range of treatments available to you, including surgical options. Look for a surgeon who utilizes the latest technology and provides a friendly, comforting […]

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 […]

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy on World Kidney Day

March 9, 2017  |  Kidney Health  

March is National Kidney Month and March 10 is World Kidney Day. At Austin Urology Institute, we treat all manner of kidney conditions – from kidney stones to kidney cancer. However, we’d much rather you take care of your kidneys to prevent these issues before they happen. So today, review our kidney health infographic and make […]

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