News & Patient Education

Even famous rockstars deal with urology issues. Case in point: Gene Simmons from KISS took a pause from sticking his tongue out and spitting fire to deal with a kidney stones issue. He underwent a procedure this week to deal with it. Gene was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital to undergo a medical procedure that should […]

The British Barclays bank executive who admitted to beating his wife to death with a crowbar testified that he “killed the woman I love” after she taunted him about his erectile dysfunction. Yes, you read that right. She went there. And then HE WENT THERE! The 51-year-old David Pomphret said during his trial in England's Liverpool […]

Obviously, there are risk factors when it comes to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It is important to know what to look for so that one can take the proper measures for dealing with BPH. Risk factors for prostate gland enlargement include: • Age. Prostate gland enlargement rarely causes signs and symptoms in men younger than […]

What do you know about Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? One thing, is that it is also called prostate gland enlargement, and is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms. These symptoms include blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, […]

When anyone gets the news “you have cancer”, they naturally assume that it must be removed as soon as possible, and that that is the best course of action. Surprisingly though, in the cases of prostate cancer, sometimes watching and waiting is the best advice. Here at Z Urology, we offer state-of-the-art treatments to address […]

Eventually, men are forced with a question. Why do I need a urologist? Well, urologists are specialists who diagnose and treat conditions and diseases of the urinary tract and that is supremely important. Urinary tract problems are common, so you may need to seek out the services of an expert in the field of Urology. […]

The problem of infertility occurs in about 15% of couples. In roughly a third of these couples, male infertility is usually the main issue. This occurs due to low sperm production and abnormal function or blockages of sperm. There are several medical and environmental factors that tend to lead to male infertility, including overheating of […]

In most cases, prostate cancer symptoms are not apparent in the early stages. Symptoms of prostate cancer may be different for each person, and any one of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions. As a result, routine screenings are recommended in the form of digital rectal exams and prostate-specific androgen (PSA) tests. Early Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer Due […]

A newly released Harvard study found that former NFL players who have experienced head injuries (concussions) may be more likely to also experience low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED). The study, published in the JAMA Neurology was based on a survey of more than 3,400 NFL players. Researchers with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard […]

Join us as Michael Zahalsky, MD, urologist and medical director of Urological Oncology, discusses prostate cancer and the modern technology that doctors are able to use to detect and treat the cancer. --Appointment Required--

DR. MICHAEL ZAHALSKY TO PRESENT RESULTS OF GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE USE OF STEM CELLS TO TREAT ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Coral Springs, FL - May 5, 2014 -- Dr. Michael Zahalsky, a prominent South Florida Urologist, has been chosen to give a podium presentation at the upcoming 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, May […]