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Specialists in Urology, PA
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Hi! I am an urologist practicing in Southwest Florida. My areas of special interest are in genitourinary oncology (cancers of the kidneys, bladder, testes, and prostate), robotic surgery, testicular pain disorders, and male-factor infertility. I am from Florida originally, but I grew up in Atlanta, GA, where I also went to medical school and trained in my specialty (Emory University). I am also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In my free time, I enjoy fitness, reading, and college football.
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Urology
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A male asked:
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Urology 24 years experience
See below: Since this presumably started at an unknown time while you were sleeping, if the erection does not go away within an hour, head to the local er. An u... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Yes!: How do you know your problem is due to depression? An urologist can help to determine the underlying problem by ruling out medical/organic causes. T... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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See below...: Protein in the urine (proteinuria) is a common symptom of IgA nephropathy. If the underlying condition is being treated and is under control, the pro... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Probably not...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test in a couple of weeks. Good luck!
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Probably not...: I would think this scenario would be unlikely to result in pregnancy, but if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregna... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Probably not preg...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test. Good luck!
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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See below: The answer is, who knows? There have been no well designed, prospective clinical trials to look at this issue. All we have to go on is experience (e... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Recurrent UTI: Recurrent urinary tract infections, particularly infections in the kidney, are problematic. You should probably see a local urologist to have a work-... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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See below: Flomax, (tamsulosin) and other so-called uro-selective Alpha blocker medications, are used to treat urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates. ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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See below: The most common etiology would probably be infection or trauma, but there are also kidney disorders in children that should be ruled out. See your pe... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Very Low...: Using condoms properly with every sexual encounter is the absolute best way to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections.
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A 62-year-old female asked:
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Antibiotics: Bacterial bladder infections, e. Coli and otherwise, require antibiotic therapy.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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It depends...: Usually, most pain is gone by 2 weeks after hydrocelectomy, aside from mild discomfort with activity. If you have a hematoma (basically, a large scrot... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: Masturbation is normal. If you want to stop, just don't do it. There is no medication or other treatment to stop people from masturbating because it... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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See below: It can, unless it is incarcerated (stuck), in which case it is usually severe and constant. You should consult with a general surgeon.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Probably not...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test. Good luck!
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: Absolutely no scientific data for this. If you want to try it - go ahead, but i would expect you have an equal or greater chance of something bad hap... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: There are no data of which I am aware showing this causality. You may be thinking of dht, which is the form of testosterone that is most active in pr... Read More
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It's possible: In the future, please use condoms with sexual activity, not only to keep your partners from getting an infection, but to keep yourself safe as well. C... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Hmmm...: I'm not sure they do! urinary frequency is due to one of two causes - overproduction of urine (may be caused by drinking a lot of fluids, medications... Read More
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Short answer...no: I think it is important to understand that supplements and herbal remedies differ from traditional medications, both prescription and over-the-counter... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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No good answer: Penile enhancement surgeries are not a good idea in most cases. Additionally, there are no drugs or herbal remedies that will increase the size of on... Read More
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See below: One can contract the hepatitis b virus via sexual activity and contact with blood, such as via needles, accidents, or blood transfusions (although thi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No: Utis do not typically cause protein to be found in the urine. After you have finished treatment for the infection, have your rinse rechecked, and if ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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See below: It may be a urinary tract infection (which is not typically sexually transmitted) or prostatitis. See your doctor to find out.
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Urology 24 years experience
Gel vs injection: Testosterone replacement therapy, or trt, can be done with shots (typically administered every 2-3 weeks) or a daily application of a gel or cream. B... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Yes: The standard treatment course for prostatitis is to give 4 weeks of fluoroquinolone antibiotic therapy (the cipro, (ciprofloxacin) in your case). Man... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Clomid (clomiphene): Clomiphene (or clomid), is used in both men and women to treat infertility. In men, it can increase sperm counts, although it is not certain that it ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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See urologist: Urologists are specialists of the urinary tract, and can do an evaluation to see why you may be having this problem, and, more importantly, what can b... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Probably not...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test in a couple of weeks. Good luck!
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Different: Different stone formers need different stone prevention strategies - get tested to determine risk.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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See below: Usually sperm will not survive long enough to cause pregnancy if ejaculated into the vagina just prior to a woman's period. If you want to be sure, u... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Probably not preg...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test in a couple of weeks. Good luck, and be more careful next ti... Read More
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See below: If I am understanding your question, you had imaging after your robotic bso that suggests ureteral obstruction? Ureteral injury during gynecological ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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See below: Virtually nothing is impossible, but i would say that the scenario you describe would be very unlikely to result in pregnancy.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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No: The wound is done healing at this point, and i wouldn't expect there to be a lot of inflammation present several years out from surgery. It may loose... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No different: No different than if you had two, except maybe it only takes half the time? In all seriousness, having a single testicle should not hamper your abili... Read More
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No: There is no relation between masturbation and infertility.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Sperm counts: Clomid, (clomiphene) which is used by women to increase ovulation, has been shown to improve sperm counts. Recently, higher dose antioxidants have al... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: People with an active UTI will have negative nitrites about 30% of the time. The definitive answer is only known with the urine culture results, whic... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Interesting...: How do you know your renal impairment is due to enlarged prostate? That is actually a fairly rare occurrence, contrary to what was once thought in the... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Protect yourself!!!: Before starting any sexual relationship, from an online connection or otherwise, insist that your potential partner have a full sexually transmitted i... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Prolapse (cystocele, enterocele, rectocele) can occur in women who have never been pregnant, although it is most common in women who have been pregnan... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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No: Tadalafil has no negative effects on fertility or sperm counts.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Probably not...: But if you want to be sure, i would recommend purchasing and using a home pregnancy test. Good luck!
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See the doctor: Get her to the doctor so she can get a diagnosis and get started on antibiotics if indicated. In the meantime, get her to drink plenty of fluids and ... Read More
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See below: I'm not sure what "off doc" means, but i'm guessing you mean non-prescription. In that event, it sounds like it may be time to go to the doctor to se... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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See below: Even in men with genetic risk factors for prostate cancer, it is not recommended to be screened for the disease until after age 40. A that time, you s... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Short answer...no: I think it is important to understand that supplements and herbal remedies differ from traditional medications, both prescription and over-the-counter... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Call your doc...: You may be having urinary retention, which is a condition where you are unable to pass urine and can be quite painful. It is common after surgery whe... Read More
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Apr 7, 2013
I recommend Dr. John Tillett. He is knowledgeable caring and dedicated professional .
May 31, 2013
Dr. Tillett provided prompt and helpful input on a case. Many thanks.
Nov 15, 2013
Very accurate and useful responses.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! We live in Taiwan, and although the health care here is quite good and affordable, I really wanted another opinion about what's going on.
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Thanks for your quick reply! When I was a young boy under 12 y old, I would often be diagnosed with U.T. Infections and usually treated with flagyl if I rem. correctly.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you Doc. After hearing the actor Michael Douglas talk about throat cancet from HPV , I have serious concerns after finding out my girl
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Medical/Graduate school
Vanderbilt University
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Doctor, Jacksonville Magazine
Best Poster - Trauma - AUA annual meeting, American Urological Association
Resident Achievement Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Urological Association
Society of Government Service Urologists
Publications
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