What is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial Cystitis is also called Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). It is a condition in which patients report a long-standing pain coming from the bladder or pelvis, often associated with urinary urgency and ... Read more »
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis? The prostate is a reproductive organ that sits below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube leading from the bladder to the end of the penis). The prostate makes semen which provides a fluid medium that nourishes and ... Read more »
Low T
What is Low T? Testosterone is a hormone that is primarily produced in the testicles and released into the blood stream. At puberty, this hormone promotes the development of pubic hair, larger muscles, and sexual desire. Most men continue to ... Read more »
ED – Erectile Dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to achieve and/or sustain an erection that is hard enough to have sex. It’s not a normal part of aging, but it is extremely common because it is often a side effect of ... Read more »
Don’t Wait to See Symptoms, It Will Be Too Late
Despite normal PSA and DRE results, Charlie Hill was encouraged to seek out further prostate exams for signs of cancer, which is when his diagnosis was officially made. Dr. Schellhammer and Urology of Virginia have helped Charlie through his entire ... Read more »
Dr. Unnikrishnan Talks About Overcoming Prostate Cancer Testing
With a studio audience of acclaimed Urology of Virginia associates, Dr. Unnikrishnan encourages patients not only of proper age, but those who have a history of prostate cancer in their family, to ignore the negative connotation of screening and ... Read more »
Urology of Virginia Named One of the Top 20 Companies in Hampton Roads by Inside Business
By Joy Vann, Inside Business Urology of Virginia traces its roots to 1922 when Dr. Charles Devine Sr., a world-renowned urological surgeon, opened his practice in Norfolk. He was joined by his sons Charles Devine Jr. and Patrick Devine. They ... Read more »
Don’t Take Early Testing and Screenings For Granted
Prostate cancer survivor Terrence Afer-Anderson sits down with Dr. Frances Martin to emphasize the importance of regular and early screenings, and to share his experience with Urology of Virginia during his successful prostate cancer treatment. ... Read more »