Time for Khaki Pants and Light Colored Clothes

It's getting warm and people are slowly shedding their layers of winter clothes and trading them for lighter fabrics and lighter colors.

But not everyone.

If you have a problem with urine leakage you will immediately know what I am talking about.

You will not be pulling out your tight pants, your tan pants, your light blue skirt... or anything else that would show a wet spot.

And you may be paranoid that despite all your best intentions, you smell like urine.

No matter how many times you change your pad. Or your clothes.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Urine leakage is a very common in almost 50% of women of all ages. It can range from mild to severe.

It can take the form of leaking with coughing, sneezing or laughing (stress incontinence) or leaking with the sudden urge to urinate. Many people who have urge incontinence can relate to the experience of having their hand on the bathroom door handle or almost getting to the toilet on time... but not quite.

Most people are embarrassed about urine leakage and don't want to talk about it. As a urologist, it is my job to ASK about it. My intent is not to humiliate you but to help you if leaking bothers you and you want to be dry. And you have a right to be dry!

Urine leakage is not something that is a "normal aging change" and it is not something you "just have to live with". There are many different treatments available but all of them depend on the correct diagnosis of exactly why you leak.

We can help. If you are ready to make the journey from the land of the wet to the land of the dry, give us a call. (271-2862 M-F 9-5)

And get ready to rock those khaki pants again!

(Idea for using up pads you don't need any more)

Now is a Good Time for a Vasectomy

If you've been thinking about having a vasectomy but just couldn't pick up the phone to make an appointment to come in and find out more, now is a great time to do it.

It's not warm enough yet to swim.

It's not quite yard work time yet.

There are lots of sports events on television.

You will not have to worry about another baby sired by you*.

*(If you follow up as instructed to have your semen checked and are told no sperm are present.)

Just get three of your friends to get a vasectomy too. Things are always better when done in groups.

Call now. Immediate appointments available.

Just a reminder: Call your insurance company to see if you are covered for a vasectomy. Some policies do not provide coverage for this service. We do have self pay packages as well. Just call 271-2862 for more information.

No need to do this.

513-271-2862 M-F 9-5

So true, Nick!

Your Doctor is Now Board Certified

Dr. Roesel is now certified by the American Board of Urology.

What does this mean?

According to the American Board of Urology (ABU) it demonstrates a physician's expertise in urology.  The entire process of becoming certified takes approximately 2 years after finishing an approved residency program.

Certification by the ABU involves rigorous testing and evaluation designed and administered by urologic specialists.  The certification process evaluates a urologist's clinical skills based on education, examination (both written and oral), review of actual surgical cases, peer review and other criteria.

Dr. Roesel is very happy not to have to spend so much time studying so hard for a while!

Your Insurance Coverage - Read the Fine Print...

Insurance plans are confusing.

Unless you have read your plan handbook from cover to cover it's not always clear what your plan will cover.

And if you happen to be seen for a condition your insurance does not cover then you are responsible for the bill.

Here are the things that usually are a surprise to patients:

Vasectomies: many plans will not pay for vasectomies at all

(But please don't resort to doing it yourself...)

ED: This is often not covered

A routine check up including a prostate exam and PSA from a urologist (considered a specialist) may not be covered.

How do you avoid getting caught in this trap?

Call your insurance company and ASK specifically if they cover the service and if so, what is your responsibility for the bill. If you have not yet met your deductible you may be responsible for the whole cost.

Please Bring Your New Insurance Card and a Picture ID to Your Appointment

Our policy is that you must present a valid insurance card and a photo ID at the time of your visit.

Believe it or not,medical insurance theft/fraud is a bigger problem than identity theft.

We are not trying to be difficult.

We need your card to verify your benefits and eligibility at the time of your visit.

We keep a copy of your photo ID scanned into your chart in case there is ever a question of who is using your insurance card.

Insurance cards generally do not have a picture on them so we do ask for another form of identification. We realize that many people do not have a driver's license but any photo ID that clearly shows your picture and your name will be fine.

A work identification badge.

A student ID.

You can get an identification card at any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles location for people who do not drive. These can be obtained for any age person from children to senior citizens.  This will have their photo and address on it.  Follow the link below for more information.

http://www.dmv.com/oh/ohio/apply-id-card

Your privacy and security are very important to us.

Wednesday Februrary 10, 2010: Closed Due to Weather

With the last few days of unpredictable snow fall, traffic problems and bitter cold we decided it was safer to close the office on Wednesday to let the weather and the roads improve.

Everyone who was scheduled for an appointment on Wednesday has been contacted and rescheduled.  We still have openings on Friday February 12 available.

An emergency number is provided on a recording if you call the office (513-271-2862).  We will have access to our office computer system remotely and will be checking labs and other results.  If you have test results that require further treatment you will contacted by telephone today and we'll get it taken care of.

In the meantime, stay warm, be safe and remember, spring is just a few weeks away!