Associated Medical Professionals of NY, PLLC

Frequently Asked Questions

family walking What are the current screening guidelines for prostate cancer?
The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening consisting of a digital rectal exam and a PSA blood test for all men over the age of 50. Men with a family history of prostate cancer should undergo yearly screening beginning at the age of 40 - 45. African-American men should start at age 45.

Is there anything new for the treatment of urinary incontinence?
There are several new products available for treating incontinence. Additionally, newer surgical techniques are minimally-invasive resulting in less pain and shorter hospital stays, such as the TVT/TOT slings and Neuromodulation (Interstim).

How is prostate cancer treated?
Prostate cancer can be treated with hormones, radiation, surgery or ablative methods. Radiation involves either brachytherapy (seeds) or external beam (IMRT/IGRT). A new surgical technique using the da Vinci robotic-assisted laparoscopy allows for less pain, shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery time. Cryoablation or freezing the prostate is also recently available.

What does a Urologist treat?
Our urologist treats all diseases and problems encompassing the urinary tract system (kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, penis, and testis) of both men and women. Common urological problems are prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, kidney stone, urinary tract infection, bladder cancer, impotence, and infertility.

Can a vasectomy be done by a urologist?
Urologist perform this simple procedure in the office under local anesthesia. This is a quick and painless procedure.

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
BPH is a condition that affects the prostate gland in men. The prostate is a gland found between the bladder and the urethra. As men age, the prostate gland slowly grows bigger or enlarges. As the prostate gets bigger, it may press on the urethra and cause the flow of urine to be slower and less forceful. "Benign" means the enlargement isn't caused by cancer or infection. "Hyperplasia" means enlargement.

What can I do for my BPH or enlarged prostate?
There several drugs can help treat the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. However, newer minimally-invasive techniques or available if the drugs don't work or if the patient wishes not to take medicine for the rest of his life. These techniques use therma-cool microwave, holmium laser, or Greenlight photovaporization laser to treat BPH.

What is available for impotence besides Viagra/Cialis/Levitra?
There are many different methods for treating impotence or erectile dysfunction if oral drugs such as Viagra/Cialis do not work. Vacuum erection device, intraurethral suppository, and injection therapy are good alternatives. A surgical procedure involving the placement of a penile prosthesis and pump is very effective.

What clinical trial do you have available?
At any given time, Associated Medical Professionals participated with multiple different national clinical trials and research studies in the field or urology and radiotherapy. Each has its specific criteria for participation. Most trials include compensation (stipend) for patient's participation.

How do I apply for a job with Associated Medical Professionals?
We are always eager to have intelligent, dedicated people who enjoy helping patients join our team. Most of our current employees have been members for over 10-20 years! Please call Human Resources at 478-2887 or submit your resume to hr@ampofny.com.

What type of insurance do you accept?

Are your surgeons board certified?
All of our urologists are board certified. A board-certified urologist is one who has met the stringent educational, practice and peer review requirements set forth by the American Board of Urology (ABU). To become board certified, a urologist must have graduated from medical school, completed an approved urologic residency program, and passed the ABU Qualifying Examination (Part I). After eighteen months in practice and submitting documentation of professional character and competencies, the urologist is eligible to take the ABU Certifying Exam (Part II). Upon passing the Certifying Exam, the doctor is declared board certified and admitted as a Diplomat to the American Board of Urology. Certification indicates that the physician has met certain training requirements and has demonstrated knowledge and competence in the care of patients.

Do you have parking?
We have plenty of FREE parking at our Water Street, North Medical, Oneida, Northeast Medical, and Rome offices.