Dr. Fabrizio is joined by prostate cancer survivor Dan Wagoner in discussing the importance of early testing and treatment of prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in men. Urology of Virginia prepares for Hampton Road’s fourth annual ... Read more »
What is a pelvic floor physical therapist?
Imagine going to see your doctor for a bladder problem and the doctor says- “Well, I think we need to start with Physical therapy.” Long pause. “Really, doc, it’s my bladder, not my back!” Many women are confused when their doctor refers them to ... Read more »
Kidney Stones
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones occur when minerals filtered from the blood combine to form hard deposits in the ducts that drain the kidney. It is uncommon before age 20 and peaks at around age 50. Those who suffer from kidney stones in the ... Read more »
Hematuria
Hematuria – Blood in the Urine Many patients are referred to see a urologist to evaluate the finding of hematuria, which means blood in the urine. Sometimes the patient has seen blood in the urine (this is macroscopic or gross hematuria). Other ... Read more »
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 40 million Americans and over 500 million ... Read more »
James D. Young, MD
Undergraduate: College of William and Mary (1988)/ Old Dominion University (Pre Med 1990) Medical School: Medical College of Virginia (1994) Residency: Medical College of Virginia (General Surgery (1996)/ Urology (1997)/ Washington University ... Read more »
Michael B. Williams, MD, MS
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University (1995) Graduate: University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (MS- Integrative Physiology-1999) Medical School: University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio (2003) Residency: Eastern ... Read more »
Lawrence R. Volz, MD, FACS
Undergraduate: The John Hopkins University (1985) Medical School: University of Pennsylvania (1989) Residency: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (General Surgery (1991)/Urology (1995) Academic/Professional ... Read more »