Michigan Institute of Urology
Keeping You Informed
Prostate Cancer Screenings Save Lives – Schedule Yours Now
By: Jennifer Kuo, M.D. The average age of a man first diagnosed with prostate cancer is 66. When caught early, prostate cancer can be highly curable. This is why men should get screened starting at age 50, or sooner if you [...]
You Don’t Have to Face Illness Alone: Meet Our Patient Navigators
We understand it’s easy for patients to feel swept away by the tide of information that comes with healthcare. Just wading through the paperwork and treatment choices alone can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to go it alone. More healthcare [...]
Overactive Bladder Treatment Pathways: There’s a Right Choice for You
By: Katie M. Rosen, D.O. What does overactive bladder feel like? To some, it might feel like trying to outrun a rushing ocean wave. Sometimes, the wave doesn’t catch you. But sometimes, it does. Millions of Americans try to outrun [...]
Referring Physicians: MIU A Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer
Delivering a prostate cancer diagnosis to a patient is challenging. Giving a metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis can be extremely difficult. However, it is important to remember that metastatic prostate cancer IS TREATABLE, and recent game-changing advancements can help patients by increasing overall [...]
Visiting A Urologist? What to Know Before You Go
If you’re getting ready to see one of our urologists for the first time, welcome! On any given day, a urologist may see as many as 30 patients. This can make for a pretty tight schedule for doctors, staff, and [...]
New Innovations in Bladder Cancer Treatment
By: Ryan J. Nelson, D.O. Nearly 82,300 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2023. Following are some of the symptoms these patients can expect: Blood in the urine, back pain, and frequent, painful urination. These signs are [...]
Is an Advanced Practice Provider Right for You?
By: Mitch Hollander, MD, CEO They’re medically trained, certified, and help millions of patients each year get the primary care they need. No, they’re not doctors – they’re advanced practice providers, and their numbers are predicted to grow in the [...]
You Don’t Have to Live With BPH: Here are Your Treatment Options
By: James D. Relle, M.D. It’s good news/bad news for men approaching 60. Your chances of living to 90 are better than ever. But your chances of an enlarged prostate are also on the rise. Over half of all men [...]
You Don’t Have to Live with Incontinence
By: Jennifer Sobol, D.O. If you’ve never had an “accident” on your way to the bathroom, urinary incontinence may be someone else’s problem. But if you’re among the millions who live with incontinence or overactive bladders, these accidents can signal [...]
Taking Control of Your Bladder Health in 2023
The new year is here, and that means it’s time to focus on self-care! Here at Michigan Institute of Urology, we believe that one of the best ways to do this is by optimizing your bladder health. Let’s take a [...]
