Virginia Urology
A look at what's happening at Virginia Urology: the advances changing how we care for patients, the milestones our team has reached, and the stories behind the work.
On behalf of Virginia Urology, we are proud to celebrate the success of the 2026 Walk to End Bladder Cancer in Richmond. This year’s event brought together more than 100 participants, united across 17 registered teams, and raised more than $18,000 in support of bladder cancer awareness, education, research, and patient advocacy. More than just…
Virginia Urology is proud to announce that Dr. David Miller has been designated as a Center of Excellence for the AMS 800™ Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) – a long-term treatment option for men living with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) . Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the leakage of urine during everyday activities that increase…
At Virginia Urology, we know managing your health can be overwhelming – but there are ways to make things easier. We offer eligible patients a Medicare-sponsored program that allows us to proactively help manage your health, even when you’re not visiting the office. Our new CareHarmony Care Coordination Service includes monthly telephone assistance between regular…
Dr. Michael Byrne discusses hydration as an important cornerstone of maintaining optimal health, particularly when it comes to preventing kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They can cause severe pain and urinary issues, significantly impacting your quality of life. Here’s why staying hydrated is…
Dr. Rebecca Meekins patients that have been too busy to take time off of work to have a surgical procedure to fix urinary leaking have found relief with a urethral bulking agent. Women who leak when they laugh, sneeze, cough or exercise are candidates. What exactly are urethral bulking agents? They are substances injected into…
Good help is there when you need it. You’re invited to a prostate cancer support group and seminar series to learn what to expect from your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. During the first half of the meeting, you’ll hear from these local physicians about the latest prostate cancer treatment options: Daniel Pennington, MD, PhD Christopher…
A Vasectomy is one of the most effective forms of birth control, second only to abstinence. So it’s no surprise that around half a million men get the procedure each year. (1) Typically, men get a vasectomy when they’re sure they don’t want any more children. It’s often considered a permanent form of birth control.…
If you have mild ED and you cannot or do not want to take PDE5Is, your doctor may recommend extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT . Keep in mind that ESWT is currently not a covered option for ED. See below for more information and pricing. How Does it Work? ESWT can reach deep into the…
