The most common symptom of prostate cancer is no symptom. By the time you experience symptoms of prostate cancer, the disease has progressed to the point where local therapy is no longer possible.
PSA Testing Part 2
Is screening right for you? Testing results provide information that allows patients in consultation with their doctors to choose what is right for them.
Dr. Paul A. Peller Honored at St. Joseph Hospital’s Casino Night Gala
The Gala recognized Dr. Peller, an AUCNY physician and Medical Staff President at St. Joseph Hospital, for his support, dedication and service to the hospital. “Ensuring that my patients receive high quality care is always my number one priority, and I am proud to be a part of organizations like St. Joseph and AUCNY that […]
Dr. Deepak Kapoor on Integrated Urology Practices
Deepak A. Kapoor, MD, president of the Large Urology Group Practice Association, chairman and CEO of Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC, discusses the greater exposure to high-quality healthcare that is provided by the integration of ancillary services into community urology practices. Read the story, and click here for the video.
Landmark Survey of Prostate Biopsies Confirms Sampling Standard
Click here to read the article. Dr. Deepak Kapoor on the Utilization of Prostate Biopsies Published Online: Thursday, February 14, 2013 Deepak A. Kapoor, MD, president of the Large Urology Group Practice Association, chairman and CEO of Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC, discusses the implications of a large study looking at the detection of prostate cancer […]
Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor Interviewed About Treatment Options for Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer
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 […]
Matthew L. Woolley, MD
Dr. Matthew L. Woolley obtained his undergraduate degree, BS in Biology, from the University of Houston. He then earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1996. After graduating, Dr. Woolley completed his six years of Urology training at SUNY Stony Brook from 1996 – 2002. Dr. Woolley has […]