Southwest Florida Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

Navigators Help You Manage Your OAB Treatment Journey

It’s frustrating enough to deal with an overactive bladder. What’s even more overwhelming (and sometimes confusing) is making decisions about your OAB treatment and follow-up care.

Enter your OAB navigator! This new member of your AUI care team will make your journey easier by:

  • Helping you understand your diagnosis
  • Coordinating communication between you and your provider in-between office visits
  • Helping you get your treatments scheduled
  • Evaluating your response to therapy
  • Connecting you with one of our OAB specialists if advanced therapies are needed

With your navigator’s guidance you can be sure you’re getting the attention you need to overcome OAB and get back to a more satisfying quality of life. If you’re ready to start your OAB treatment journey, schedule a consultation.

Expert Care at Our Fort Myers Location

We’re delighted to announce that three longtime urologists at our Naples office now are also seeing patients at our Fort Myers location. Schedule appointments with these urology experts.

Available to see you in Fort Myers and in Naples are:

Kristina Buscaino, DO

Specializing in sexual medicine for men and women, one recent patient told us: “She is very knowledgeable and takes time to understand my needs. A spectacular doctor who truly cares.”

Jonathan Jay, MD

Joining us after seven years with the Cleveland Clinic, Harvard-trained Dr. Jay specializes in men’s and women’s health, and bladder and kidney problems. “Dr. Jay is truly remarkable,” one recent patient told us.

Rolando Rivera, MD, FACS

Dual board certified and fellowship trained in female urology, pelvic surgery, and urodynamics, Dr. Rivera’s patients have described him as “knowledgeable, patient, professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with.”

New to our Naples Office

Joanna K. Chon, MD, FACS

Dr. Chon has joined AUI at our Naples office. Fellowship trained at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, she specializes in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, female voiding disorders, and pelvic floor disorders. Welcome Dr. Chon!

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with those of you who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. While several of our offices were damaged, we want to extend a sincere thank you to our team members who have worked tirelessly to make sure service isn’t interrupted during this difficult time. We hope if you’re displaced from your home, that you have a return date in the near future.

This holiday season we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you will receive a reminder about your appointment. You’ll also have the ability to review and update your health information.
  2. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.

Oxford Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

Timber Ridge Office Moving

Offering MRI, CT, Radiation

Although we’re moving less than a mile down the road this month, our Timber Ridge office, now called Ocala West, has more space to better serve you. In addition to brand new patient care rooms, this updated environment includes:

  • In-office MRI and CT so you won’t need to travel elsewhere.
  • Radiation Center. This state-of-the-art center will provide Intensity-Modulated Radiation and RapidArc therapy as well as Radioactive Seed Implants at this new, convenient location.

Expect the same staff, same providers, and same expert care at this beautiful new Ocala West location: 11363 SW 95th Circle, Ocala, FL 34481. (352) 351-2801

Wednesday’s Focus is Women’s Health

The wellbeing of our female patients takes center stage each Wednesday. That’s when our nurse practitioners at our Oxford Ocala office devote their appointments to only seeing our female patients. Their support and expert care include treating:

  • Incontinence (urinary and fecal)
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Pelvic prolapse
  • Sexual and pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Painful bladder

To schedule your Wednesday appointment with Angelika Agudelo, APRN, Jennifer Steen, MSN, FNP-C, or Stephani Heald, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, call (352) 430-0705.

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with those of you who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. While several of our offices were damaged, we want to extend a sincere thank you to our team members who have worked tirelessly to make sure service isn’t interrupted during this difficult time. We hope if you’re displaced from your home, that you have a return date in the near future.

This holiday season we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you will receive a reminder about your appointment. You’ll also have the ability to review and update your health information.
  2. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.

Daytona Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

Overactive Bladder? You Have Treatment Options

It’s a club you’d rather not be a part of. But as you age, you may find yourself among the one-third of Americans who struggle with bladder control, including overactive bladder (OAB).

Symptoms of OAB may include:

  • Sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate
  • Accidental leakage of urine
  • Getting up to urinate two or more times a night

If you’re diagnosed with OAB, your urologist will get you started on a treatment pathway that begins with lifestyle changes and medication. If those don’t do the trick, don’t despair. Learn about treatment options that have dramatically improved the quality of life for many AUI patients.

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with those of you who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. While several of our offices were damaged, we want to extend a sincere thank you to our team members who have worked tirelessly to make sure service isn’t interrupted during this difficult time. We hope if you’re displaced from your home, that you have a return date in the near future.

This holiday season we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you will receive a reminder about your appointment. You’ll also have the ability to review and update your health information.
  2. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.

Pinellas Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

Your Sexual Health is Too Important to Ignore

Talking about your sexual health can be intimidating. But the urologists at AUI specialize in these health conditions. We talk to patients about sexual health every day, so there’s no reason to feel intimidated. Some topics we routinely discuss are:

Low-Testosterone in Men: About two in every 100 men have clinically low testosterone. Symptoms include a reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, loss of body hair and lean muscle, feeling tired, and feeling a bit depressed. If this sounds like you, we can help. Low-T is easily treated. But it must be managed by your physician. Learn more about Low-T.  Request a consultation.

Low Libido in Women: While loss of sex drive in women isn’t unusual, only four in 10 seek treatment. Vaginal discomfort, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary leakage, and pelvic pain are all possible reasons for low libido. The good news is they all are treatable. Learn the possible causes. Request a consultation.

If you have a sexual health issue, don’t be shy. You’re not alone. Our providers are experts in sexual health issues and are ready to help.

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with those of you who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. Although we are working hard to rebuild quickly, our Largo and Pasadena offices remain closed. Largo patients are being seen at the PTAK building in Clearwater, and Pasadena patients are being seen at our St. Petersburg 38th Avenue office. Our pharmacy is still temporarily relocated to a different office in Clearwater as well. We anticipate the reopening of these locations in early 2025, and hope if you’re displaced from your home, that you have a return date in the near future as well.

This holiday season, we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you will receive a reminder about your appointment. You’ll also have the ability to review and update your health information.
  2. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.

We’ve Got You Covered, Pinellas!

When we tell you we’ve got an office close to your home or work, we mean it! With 10 offices, 28 physicians, and 24 advanced practice providers, when it comes to expert urology care, we’ve got Pinellas County covered.

Panama City Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

PSMA PET Scans Detect Prostate Cancer Earlier

When AUI and Hope Regional Cancer Center (HRCC) merged in 2023 we wanted to expand care and better coordinate the services we provide you. Located in Lynn Haven, HRCC is doing just that for patients with prostate cancer as well as other cancers. There, patients can receive PSMA PET scans for diagnostic testing of high-risk localized and metastatic prostate cancer. This special scan shows the disease more accurately throughout the body and at an earlier stage than other available technology when treatment can be more effective. Ask your physician if a PSMA PET scan is right for you.

Your Ultrasound Right Here

It used to be when your urologist needed an ultrasound, you’d need to go elsewhere to get it. Not anymore! We’re pleased to announce that ultrasound imaging now is available right here in our Panama City and Tallahassee offices. Your doctor may need one to help investigate, diagnose, and treat:

  • Kidney stones
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bladder and kidney function
  • Incontinence
  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Pain

In-house ultrasounds are just one more way we can make your visits more convenient.

Introducing Dr. Corea

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Corea to our Panama City office beginning January 6. He previously worked in Maine and in Massachusetts before returning to his home state of Florida, and we’re glad he did! He enjoys all aspects of general urology and believes in a patient-centered approach to treatment. Learn more about Dr. Corea.

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with Floridians who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. We hope if you have loved ones displaced from their home, that they have a return date in the near future.

This holiday season we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Appointment Scheduling and Phones

We know how frustrating it has been to reach us by phone. We have implemented some new changes and processes to improve this experience for you. Our team is working diligently on a daily basis to continuously improve. In the meantime, we appreciate your continued patience and trust in us.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you should receive a reminder call and a text to confirm your appointment. Should you receive a call, it will come from an AUI number.
  2. Afterwards you’ll have the ability to review and update your health information.
  3. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.

Tallahassee Region Patient Newsletter – December 2024

 

Clinical Research Trials Provide Access to Promising Treatments

Conducting clinical research keeps our physicians at the forefront of urology treatment and gives our patients access to promising treatments and expert knowledge before they might become available to the general public. That’s why we’re so pleased to announce that our Tallahassee location on Centre Pointe Blvd. will soon be conducting ongoing clinical trials for patients with a wide range of urologic conditions.

Each clinical research trial follows strict guidelines to protect participants. Ask your doctor if there’s a trial that is right for you.

Your Ultrasound Right Here

It used to be when your urologist needed an ultrasound, you’d need to go elsewhere to get it. Not anymore! We’re pleased to announce that ultrasound imaging now is available right here in our Panama City and Tallahassee offices. Your doctor may need one to help investigate, diagnose, and treat:

  • Kidney stones
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bladder and kidney function
  • Incontinence
  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Pain

In-house ultrasounds are just one more way we can make your visits more convenient.

AUI Partnership Provides PSMA Testing for Patients

If you need PSMA testing, ask your doctor if visiting AUI-affiliated Hope Regional Cancer Center (HRCC) makes sense for you. AUI merged with HRCC in 2023 to better coordinate the services we provide you. Located in Lynn Haven, HRCC is doing just that for patients with prostate cancer as well as other cancers. There, patients can receive PSMA PET scans for diagnostic testing of high-risk localized and metastatic prostate cancer. This special scan shows the disease more accurately throughout the body and at an earlier stage than other available technology when treatment can be more effective. Ask your physician if a PSMA PET scan at HRCC is right for you.

Thinking of You This Holiday Season

As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts are with Floridians who are still recovering and rebuilding from the hurricanes. We hope if you have loved ones displaced from their home, that they have a return date in the near future.

This holiday season we thank you for placing your trust in us. Our warmest wishes for good health, peace, and joy in the coming weeks and throughout the new year.

Phreesia Makes Registration More Convenient

You can’t escape it. Registering for an appointment at a medical facility is part of the process. But with Phreesia, AUI has made that process easier. Instead of registering when you arrive, which sometimes can mean waiting in line, Phreesia lets you register in the comfort of your home when the time is convenient for you. Here’s how Phreesia works.

  1. Prior to your visit, you should receive a reminder call and a text to confirm your appointment. Should you receive a call, it will come from an AUI number.
  2. Afterwards you’ll have the ability to review and update your health information.
  3. Upon arrival at your appointment, if you haven’t already completed or reviewed your health information, you will be given an iPad to complete it in person. Our staff will happily help you with this process if needed.

We know that registering for each appointment is inescapable. But with Phreesia we hope it’s a bit more convenient. Learn more about the convenience of online check-in with Phreesia.