Recently, Dr. Susan Talamini completed her first HoLEP procedure to help a patient suffering from the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It’s an advanced procedure that we’re proud to offer in our suite of BPH treatment options.
What is BPH?
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH),
Urology San Antonio’s Dr. Maurilio Garcia-Gil is advancing kidney stone treatment in San Antonio and across Texas by offering PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) completed entirely at an ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center). Marking a first in the state, this method mirrors the traditional PCNL performed in hospitals but with a significant difference: it’s tailored for low-risk patients who are discharged on the same day from a surgery center –
Urology San Antonio is excited to introduce you to our newest provider – Dr. Susan Talamini. She is an endourologist specializing in complex kidney stone disease and BPH treatment using advanced techniques like Rezum.
Urology San Antonio was pleased to participate in the San Fernando Health Fair on October 2. This annual event includes complimentary health screenings and information for those who need it.
Dr. Jose de la Cerda and Dr. Samuel Hakim provided free prostate cancer screening – which helped identify several men at risk for prostate cancer.
Urology San Antonio has enrolled the first patient in the United States for a new clinical trial that investigates treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
Urology San Antonio is making it easier to access great urologic care in Westover Hills. The new, stand-alone clinic will have more appointment times and easier parking.
Stone Oak deserves great urological care, so we’ve added a great physician to our practice! We’re happy to announce that Katherine J. Cockerill, MD, is now seeing patients at our Stone Oak location.
Dr. Cockerill completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas in Austin and medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Please help us in welcoming Maurilio Garcia-Gil, MD, MPH, to our practice! Dr. Garcia-Gil is now seeing patients at our downtown San Antonio location.
Dr. Garcia-Gil received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School – Southwestern. He completed his urology fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you will probably do anything to avoid another one! A UTI is an infection of the urinary system, which is made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urine is normally sterile, but UTIs are caused when bacteria enter the urine. This can lead to a bladder infection (cystitis) or a kidney infection (pyelonephritis).