Theodore Cohen, contributor to SeekingAlpha.com interviewed Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor about Dendreon’s Provenge, Johnson and Johnson’s Zytiga, and Medivation’s Xtandi. “In our practice we manage patients based on prospective clinical guidelines based best practice models developed from evidence-based medicine and national consensus clinical protocols” says Dr. Kapoor. To read the complete interview, please click here.
Marc A. Schumer, MD “Physician of the Quarter” at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip
A visit to the Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department was a life-saving one for the Riley family. Margaret Riley’s husband, Rob, was unaware that he had a life threatening urological infection when first admitted to the intensive care unit. Fortunately, the urologist who saw him that night was Marc A. Schumer, MD. There were difficult […]
Marc A. Schumer, MD recognized as Health Care Hero by Long Island Business News
Dr. Marc A. Schumer was recognized as a Health Care Hero by Long Island Business News at their Health Care Heroes Awards breakfast held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Dr. Schumer was chosen for his work and dedication in the Amityville community. Please click here for […]
Meeting Addresses Challenges Facing Urology Groups in Cancer Care
In recent years, many smaller urology practices have come together in medium- and large sized communities across the country to consolidate resources to address the needs of a growing number of patients, in light of regulatory changes and an expanding range of available therapies. The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) was formed so these […]
Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor at Yankee Stadium for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor at Yankee Stadium for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month During the Yankees/Blue Jays game on September 20, 2012, Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor discussed the importance of prostate cancer screening with Ken Singleton. September is prostate cancer awareness month and a special time to raise awareness for this important issue. Click below to hear the […]
Advanced Urology Centers of New York Creates State-Of-The-Art Outpatient Urologic Facility in Bethpage
Melville, New York September 4, 2012 – Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), the largest independent provider of urology services in the United States, opened a new facility at 480 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. This new location will provide current and future patients with a state-of-the-art facility for comprehensive urological care. You can […]
Reason to Celebrate Gains in Treating Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer is the most common solid tumor found in men under 40 years old. Today, more than 95% of those diagnosed with testicular cancer will survive. You can read more by clicking this link.
Michael Nagar, MD “Gleason pattern 5 is frequently underdiagnosed on prostate needle-core biopsy” published in Urology in January 2012.
In addition, Dr. Nagar presented his abstract, “Gleason pattern 5 is frequently underdiagnosed on prostate needle-core biopsy” at the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Annual Meeting in Vancouver. The USCAP Meeting is the largest educational gathering of physician pathologists, sharing information was held in March 2012. You can read it by clicking […]
Rolling With The Punches for LI Charities
Photos courtesy of Asia Lee. The Hilton in Melville hosted the 2012 Long Island Fight for Charity. Several amateur boxers took one to the kisser Monday, all in the name of charity. Hundreds of Long Islanders cheered on 17 local business leaders, both men and women, who trained, fundraised and put on their gloves to […]