Scott D. Miller, MD Blog

Best of 2015

As we begin a new year, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a few things that have made my life in the operating room better: The daVinci Xi – The Xi is the latest version of Intuitive Surgical’s robotic surgical system. Just when you thought things couldn’t get better, I now have even better […]

Hormone Replacement

In both men and women, hormone replacement therapy has become very controversial. In women, concerns include risks of breast cancer, uterine cancer, and blood clots. However, these issues must be balanced with the benefits of improved quality of life and the other health benefits of having “normal” estrogen levels. In the past, testosterone deficiency was […]

Heaven is a Better Place

Last month, the world lost a great man. Joe Blumberg succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer, the very disease to which he devoted endless passion. For the past six years, Joe served as the Executive Director of the Men’s Health and Wellness Center (MHWC). He spent countless hours educating men and their loved ones […]

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Dr. Miller discusses study showing prostate cancer screening lags

When the news broke earlier this week about two studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association that showed fewer men were getting screened for prostate cancer (and that fewer early stage cases were being detected), a lot of people might have been surprised. Dr. Scott Miller was not. Dr. Miller has long disagreed […]

Helping your partner deal with prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, which is also known as impotence, occurs when a man is unable to have or keep an erection for sexual intercourse. The process leading to an erection is a complex interaction between physical and psychological factors. Individuals undergoing treatments like radiation therapy and surgery for prostate cancer often experience some form of erectile dysfunction. […]

Smoking and Prostate Cancer

Many people don’t realize the serious effects smoking has on recovering from prostate cancer. Studies have found that this dangerous habit can worsen prostate cancer that already exists and increase the individual’s chances of dying from their prostate cancer. Even worse, it’s thought that cigarettes can hinder how men fight off everyday harm to their […]

Ten Secrets Towards Having a Great Surgical Assistant

I have always said that we are only as good as the people with whom surround ourselves. This is certainly the case in the operating room. Here are ten tips for finding a gifted surgical assistant for laparoscopic and robotic procedures (in no particular order): Don’t use a doctor. We are all best at what […]

The Five Dangers of Nutritional Supplements

The dietary supplement market is a multi-billion industry, filled with products for weight loss, muscle building, energy enhancement, and general well being. Some of these products may provide varying levels of benefit, but some carry risks. Here are my top five concerns: Some supplements can be toxic at modestly high doses. The classic example is […]

Here to Serve

I recently went to a social event and sat next to an incredibly nice and interesting person. We soon discovered that we both had a genuine interest in each other’s professions, partly because of our children’s career aspirations. In fact, as it turns out, his 17-year-old son plans to pursue a career in medicine. My […]

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