Urologists and patients share creative writing and poetry on Twitter using the hashtag #UroPoet. Please use the hashtag responsibly and share the things you love most about urology and our profession. READ MORE
Treating patients with high ACEs scores has forced me to not only think about, but approach, my patients differently. In an era when entering data into the electronic medical record takes away more and more of our time, these patients need and deserve our undivided attention and... READ MORE
Different Perspectives on Social One of the many great things about social media is the different perspectives and experiences participants bring to the discussion. Recently, I read a thought provoking LinkedIn post by Dr. Howard Luks, an orthopedic surgeon and leader in... READ MORE
My friend, Dr. Kathleen Hoffman, has a remarkable family history. Her father and grandfather were both urologists. For Father’s Day, I asked her to share with us how these two men impacted not only her life, but the lives of many, many others. I’ve known two amazing... READ MORE
A Common Interest Between Fathers and Sons Cars are a common interest between fathers and sons. My dad was an exceptionally gifted mechanic. A popular family story is how he fixed a broken family tractor at the young age of 10. He went on to teach me how to tear down and rebuild... READ MORE
Welcome Dr. Ryan Nelson! It’s been an exciting week for us at here at West Shore Urology. On Monday, Dr. Ryan Nelson, D.O., arrived in Muskegon to join Dr. Salisz, Dr. Stone and myself for a three-week rotation in community urology. Dr. Nelson is currently in his fifth... READ MORE
From my guest post for Best Doctors on the MUSIC initiative: A Concerted Effort to Improve Urology Care in Michigan: The University of Michigan, under the leadership of Dr. David Miller and Dr. James Montie, initiated a statewide collaborative between academic and private... READ MORE
October 6-12 is National PA (Physician Assistants) Week for 2013. This is a great opportunity to share what physician assistants are, what they can do, and why physician assistants are a valuable asset to our healthcare team. In preparation, I asked our newest physician... READ MORE
For the past several years, I have been interested in developing Internet-based educational resources for my urology patients. I know that I am not alone in this interest. In an effort to supplement the discussions that take place in the office, we all want to be able to... READ MORE