Living in the Atlanta area and the southeast United States generally has many benefits. However, a dubious distinction of our area revolves around why we are known as the “stone belt.” No, we’re not talking about mining stones or gems. Instead, it’s the fact that those who live in the southeast United States have a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones versus patients in other parts of the United States. To understand why, we need to discuss more about kidney stones themselves. Essentially, a kidney stone is composed of particles in the urine that merge to form a hard mass. As ..read more

By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we encounter is children with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and an important consideration in children with a UTI is whether a fever is present. A high fever suggests a kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, and one of the most common underlying causes of pyelonephritis in children is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of VUR, its febrile UTIs, their impact on children, and available treatment options, including watchful waiting with antibiotic prophylax ..read more

This Veterans Day, Georgia Urology salutes the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have valiantly served our country. Our gratitude for our veterans is boundless and woven into the very fabric of our practice. We are proud to highlight the story of Ira Campbell, a respected veteran who has bravely served our nation and is now a cherished member of the Georgia Urology family. Ira’s journey to wellness, under the compassionate care of Dr. Robert Fisher, also a veteran, is a testament to our commitment to providing personalized, respectful, and exceptional urological care to those who ..read more

Wayne Floyd, a 73-year-old retiree from Snellville, knows all about wrestling cancer. In 2008, approximately two feet of his colon was removed due to precancerous polyps. In 2017, he was treated for throat cancer. In between the two, Floyd faced prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in American men. After a 2010 medical exam, Floyd was told he had high prostate specific antigen (PSA) test numbers. Georgia Urology’s Dr. Ronald Anglade began monitoring Floyd’s PSA. He performed a biopsy and diagnosed Floyd with prostate cancer, and he eventually recommended Floyd take action with a radi ..read more

Georgia Urology’s Dr. Shaya Taghechian, a Center of Excellence for the procedure, delivers much-needed relief to a patient with long-term struggles With a wedding and honeymoon on the horizon, 58-year-old Alison K. felt unrelenting pressure. Her stress urinary incontinence (SUI) had become increasingly worse throughout a decade, and now it threatened to infringe on one of the most important experiences of her life. SUI is the kind of incontinence or urinary leakage that happens when somebody coughs, sneezes, laughs, or jumps. Contributing factors to this common condition can be age, childbirth ..read more

By Dr. Robert Fisher  Are you one of the millions of men and women grappling with the daily challenges of an overactive bladder, urinary frequency, or urinary incontinence? These issues can disrupt your life, leading to awkward and frustrating situations. At Georgia Urology, our dedicated team of urologists is equipped with a diverse array of treatments to help you regain control and improve your quality of life. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various therapy options available and shed light on a revolutionary treatment — bladder Botox. Lifestyle Changes and Conservative M ..read more

By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig Peeing is something we take for granted, because why should you think about it if everything is working smoothly? This is especially true in kids, parents sometimes go so far as throwing a party when their child is potty trained and out of diapers. It’s a headache when kids take a step back in bathroom behaviors such as urinating – maybe they start having accidents, pain with urination, or a urinary tract infection (UTI) which is present in up to 8% of children with a fever (1). There are very effective ways to prevent these symptoms and UTI’s in kids without medicat ..read more

A Parent’s Guide to Frequent Urination in Children By Paige Zagranski, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC As a parent, you are constantly monitoring your child’s health and well-being. So when you notice your little one rushing to the bathroom too often or experiencing bedwetting, it’s natural to be concerned. While occasional variations in urination patterns are normal, a persistent, or sudden change for the worse in urinary habits is cause for attention. Fortunately, bladder dysfunction can be managed effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for frequ ..read more

Jim Rozelle, a prostate cancer survivor, thought he had defeated cancer after undergoing radical prostatectomy. However, five years later, he began experiencing urinary incontinence, a common condition for men who have undergone prostatectomy. “It was extremely embarrassing,” Rozelle recalls. “I was constantly concerned. I couldn’t go out, or my pants would be soaked. If I worked in the yard or anything like that, I would have huge leakage issues. It got to the point where I had to wear pads all the time.” Despite seeking help from his primary care physician and other urologists, no solution w ..read more

By Dr. Shaya Taghechian May is Women’s Health Care Month, which reminds us of the importance of raising awareness regarding women’s health issues. At Georgia Urology, we understand the critical role women play in their families and communities. However, in their efforts to care for others, many women often neglect their own health needs. As a urologist who specializes in women’s health, I know that issues related to bladder control, pain during intercourse, and aesthetic concerns can have a significant impact on women. My Georgia Urology colleagues and I are committed to providing the best pos ..read more