Author: Potomac Urology

BPH Webinar with Dr. Wong – 11/16

Topic: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Date & Time: Nov 16, 2023, 06:00 PM

Urologist: Jeffrey Wong, M.D.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p406yisART-oFxbNfd-OeA#/registration

Description:Jeffrey Wong, MD.

The urologists at Potomac Urology are hosting a series of monthly webinars discussing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is very common in men over 50 and the #1 reason a man comes to a urology practice. BPH can significantly impact your health and quality of life.

At Potomac Urology, we understand that choosing a treatment option can be extremely difficult. If you have recently been diagnosed with BPH and are still considering your options, please join us for an online information session to learn more about BPH and the comprehensive treatment options provided by Potomac Urology. Use the Zoom link below to register for a webinar, and please feel free to contact our office with any questions.

If this time and date don’t work for you, check out our upcoming BPH webinar schedule.

Register for the Webinar with Dr. Wong

BPH Webinar with Dr. Singh – 10/19

Topic: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Date & Time: Oct 19, 2023, 06:00 PM

Urologist: Inderjit Singh, M.D.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p406yisART-oFxbNfd-OeA#/registration

Description:Inderjit Singh, MD.

The urologists at Potomac Urology are hosting a series of monthly webinars discussing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is very common in men over 50 and the #1 reason a man comes to a urology practice. BPH can significantly impact your health and quality of life.

At Potomac Urology, we understand that choosing a treatment option can be extremely difficult. If you have recently been diagnosed with BPH and are still considering your options, please join us for an online information session to learn more about BPH and the comprehensive treatment options provided by Potomac Urology. Use the Zoom link below to register for a webinar, and please feel free to contact our office with any questions.

If this time and date don’t work for you, check out our upcoming BPH webinar schedule.

Register for the Webinar with Dr. Singh

The Importance of Knowing Your PSA Score

With the demands of busy life, it’s easy to overlook your health. But there’s one simple test that every man should consider as a crucial step towards maintaining their health.

The PSA test plays a vital role in detecting potential issues, such as prostate cancer, before they become serious. Prostate cancer can develop silently showing minimal symptoms in its early stages. Men over the age of 50 are at higher risk for prostate cancer. Family history, race, and lifestyle factors also play a role.

Regular PSA testing helps identify those at risk early on. The PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, in a man’s blood. The prostate gland produces PSA and elevated levels could indicate various prostate conditions including Cancer.

Think of PSA as a marker. When its levels are elevated, it’s a signal for your doctor to investigate further.

The PSA test isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a tool to help us make informed decisions. We consider your medical history, risk factors, and other tests to determine the best course of action.

PSA testing empowers men to take control of their health. It’s about proactive care, informed choices, and peace of mind.

Remember your health is in your hands. Talk to your healthcare provider about the PSA test and take a step towards a healthier future.

BPH Webinar with Dr. Marhamati – 9/21

Topic: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Date & Time: Sep 21, 2023, 06:00 PM

Urologist: Shawn H. Marhamati, M.D., M.S.W

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p406yisART-oFxbNfd-OeA#/registration

Description:Shawn H. Marhamati, M.D., M.S..

The urologists at Potomac Urology are hosting a series of monthly webinars discussing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is very common in men over 50 and the #1 reason a man comes to a urology practice. BPH can significantly impact your health and quality of life.

At Potomac Urology, we understand that choosing a treatment option can be extremely difficult. If you have recently been diagnosed with BPH and are still considering your options, please join us for an online information session to learn more about BPH and the comprehensive treatment options provided by Potomac Urology. Use the Zoom link below to register for a webinar, and please feel free to contact our office with any questions.

If this time and date don’t work for you, check out our upcoming BPH webinar schedule.

Register for the Webinar with Dr. Marhamati

Prince Williams Urology Associates Joins Potomac Urology

We are excited to announce that Prince Williams Urology Associates is now a part of Potomac Urology. Prince Williams Urology Associates is a highly respected urology practice with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional care to patients in the Manassas community.

As a result of this acquisition, we will be able to expand our range of services and provide even more comprehensive care to our patients. We are committed to maintaining the same high standards of care that Prince Williams Urology Associates is known for and will continue to work closely with the team to ensure a smooth transition for patients.

Our company is dedicated to delivering quality urologic services to communities across the DC area. With the addition of Prince Williams Urology Associates, we will be able to further our mission and provide patients with the best possible care.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the team at Prince Williams Urology Associates and look forward to working together to improve the health and well-being of our patients.

Regain Control with Dr. Alok Desai | Free Webinar: Mar. 29

Did you know that overactive bladder and fecal incontinence are extremely common but not a normal part of aging?

1 in 6 adults has overactive bladder (OAB) and 1 in 12 has fecal incontinence (FI).

Are these symptoms causing you to say “no” to activities you love?

  • Uncontrollable urges to go to the bathroom.
  • Frequent accidents resulting in wearing pads.
  • Getting up multiple times at night.

You are not alone.

Find relief today! Join us for a free educational event and learn options for control.

Webinar Details
Regain Control with Dr. Alok Desai

Mar 29, 2023 5:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register Here

Top 3 misconceptions about prostate cancer

Top 3 misconceptions about prostate cancer

By Alex M Kandabarow MD

Whether it’s reviewing a PSA screening test, breaking a new prostate cancer diagnosis, or following up with a patient after treatment, I discuss prostate cancer with patients on a daily basis. I’ve seen patients’ attitudes towards prostate cancer range from indifference to paralyzing anxiety. Often those feelings are not aligned with the reality of the risks that those patients are facing. Here are three misconceptions about prostate cancer that I frequently help patients overcome:

1. “I don’t need to get checked because I feel fine”.

The most important thing to know about prostate cancer is that there are no symptoms of prostate cancer until it is much too late. This is why it is so important to screen for prostate cancer with a PSA blood test. In general, PSA screening is appropriate for men aged 55-70. However, if you have risk factors for prostate cancer, such as a family history of prostate cancer or African-American race, you may want to start screening as early as 40.

2. “My urine stream is weak… is it prostate cancer?”

It is extremely common for men to develop difficulty with urination as they get older. This is often due to an enlargement of the prostate. However, this enlargement of the prostate with aging is benign, and is not related to prostate cancer. So, just because you develop urinary symptoms does not mean you are developing prostate cancer, and just because you don’t have urinary symptoms doesn’t mean you are free of prostate cancer.

3. “A cancer diagnosis is a death sentence.”

Compared to many other cancers in the body, prostate cancer grows slowly. Low-grade prostate cancer can be managed with no treatment at all, as along as patients to adhere to an “active surveillance” regimen where the cancer is monitored for rapid progression. When higher-grade prostate cancer confined to the prostate is found, a complete cure is likely with appropriate treatment. Even if the cancer has spread, the number of new medications and treatments for metastatic prostate cancer have grown substantially over the past several years.

Potomac Urology Providers Earn 2021 Top Doctor Award from Washingtonian Magazine

Potomac Urology’s board-certified urologists, Dr. Alok Desai, Dr. Pratik Desai, Dr. John Klein, and Dr. Jeffrey Wong have been awarded Washington, DC’s Very Best Doctors: 2021 Top Doctor Award from Washingtonian magazine.

Each spring, Washingtonian magazine asks nearly 13,000 doctors in DC, Maryland, and Virginia which colleague they would recommend in a variety of specialties. To ensure the data’s accuracy, each physician is sent an online survey and obliged to log in with a current medical-license number registered in either the District, Maryland, or Virginia. Doctors can submit just one ballot each and can not vote for themselves. The top vote-getters in each of the 39 categories were designated Top Doctors.

 Office Procedures for COVID-19

NOTE: As we are experiencing high volume, please use our patient portal for any appointment changes or cancelations, as well as TeleVisit requests. You can visit our page with instructions by clicking here. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking the following precautions to protect our patients and staff:  Effective May 11th, 2020 Potomac Urology Center will be seeing both urgent and a limited number of routine patient visits while maintaining social distancing principles to ensure safety of both staff and patients during the COVID crisis.

If you are or anyone in your home is experiencing signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness, or is running a fever, we ask that you reschedule your appointment, as we will not be able to see you in the office. Please note, if you are unable to be seen in the office, we will be able to offer a televisit instead.

  1. We are requesting that patients attend their appointments alone.  Due to social distancing recommendations, and limited space in the office, additional visitors with the patient will be allowed only in extenuating circumstances. Family members or other visitors can be looped in via teleconference or conference call during the appointment as necessary.
  2. To limit patients in the waiting room and maintain social distancing, you may be asked to wait in your car after check-in, and receive a call or a text to return to the office when a patient room is available.
  3. Mask wearing/nose and mouth covering is required while in the office, to protect yourself and others.
  4. All patients and visitors will be subject to screening upon arrival and will be asked to reschedule if you are exhibiting respiratory symptoms or a fever upon arrival.  Please feel free to reschedule any non-urgent appointment, or convert to a televisit.

Please feel free to contact our office using the following options:

  1. Log-in to Patient Portal (PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON USING THE PORTAL)
  2. By Phone: 703-680-2111

If you have an upcoming surgery, please stay in close contact with our surgery schedulers. Based on guidance by governor Northam, area hospitals are reopening for elective surgeries, with special procedures in place to maintain safety. A COVID test may be necessary prior to surgery, and the schedulers will be able to help you get this testing completed 72 hours prior to surgery. A surgery scheduler will guide you to make a new plan if your surgery is cancelled for any reason.

In order to assist our community with the burden to all healthcare facilities during this time, we ask that you contact our office FIRST for any URGENT urologic conditions prior to going to an Emergency Room or urgent care facilities. We may be able to offer an alternative to an acute care facility visit.

Our team at Potomac Urology Center appreciates the trust you place in us to care for your urologic needs.  During this unprecedented time, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through the coming weeks.  We can assure you that we will do our best to continue to deliver the best care possible for all our patients. We encourage you to stay informed, practice social distancing, and assist our communities in getting through this time as safely as possible.