Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Urology provides advanced diagnostic and treatment services for men and women with a variety of urological conditions, including but not limited to prostate-related concerns, kidney stones, incontinence, and urinary tract infections.
Our urology services focus on the surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the male and female urinary tract system, as well as the male reproductive organs. Our providers begin by making sure that each patient is evaluated carefully to determine the most appropriate treatment. If it involves surgery, you can be confident that our surgeons have the training and expertise to perform the most complex urologic procedures.
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Urology offers our patients an outstanding team of board-certified physicians who employ the most up-to-date equipment and advanced diagnostic techniques.
Members of our team have been leaders in the region in introducing advanced techniques and procedures, including robotic and other minimally invasive surgeries. Our physicians have built a highly respected practice, with a reputation for its depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and dedication to our patients.
The team also includes highly qualified nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Every member of the practice is committed to providing personal, compassionate care. They take the time to answer your questions, address your concerns, and work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes.
“We treat every patient the way we would want our family members to be treated.”
– Seth Capello, MD
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Elizabeth Bogovich, FNP
Seth Capello, MD
Joanna Erwin, PA-C
G. Michael Ortiz, MD
Brandon Otto, MD
Zachary Passaretti, MD
Jeannie Piparo, PA-C
Matthew Stringer, DO
Brian Yamada, MD
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As men get older, their prostate often enlarges, pressing on and blocking the urethra and causing bothersome urinary symptoms. This condition, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), affects over 40% of men in their 50s and over 70% in their 60s. Although it is not dangerous, BPH can greatly impact your quality of life. Our urologists offer medical and surgical options to treat BPH, including minimally invasive treatment with the UroLift® System. In fact, Drs. Seth Capello and Michael Ortiz have earned Center of Excellence designation for achieving a higher level of training and experience with UroLift. This treatment provides rapid relief and recovery from BPH symptoms. UroLift has demonstrated significant improvement in quality of life—greater than that reported for patients treated with medications. In addition, UroLift has been shown to have fewer side effects than many other BPH treatments.
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Pelvic health problems include urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, pain with urination, and overactive bladder. These are common, often treatable conditions, so don’t be shy about discussing them with your doctor. Our urologists offer many options, including noninvasive and surgical treatments. We also can connect you with Saratoga Hospital’s Regional Therapy Center and its Women’s Health Therapy services, including pelvic floor dysfunction therapy.
We screen for prostate cancer using digital rectal examination and the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Our patients also have access to a powerful tool in the early detection of prostate cancer—a 3 Tesla (3T) MRI that makes it easier to find and biopsy small cancer cells. For patients who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, we offer advanced treatment options, including robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, to remove the prostate. As members of the multidisciplinary Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, we work closely with our colleagues in radiation oncology and medical oncology to coordinate your care.
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Our urologists are experts in diagnosing and treating bladder cancer. As members of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, we have access to some of the most advanced imaging technology in the Capital Region. We also are highly skilled in performing minimally invasive procedures, including robotic surgery to remove part of the bladder, if necessary. Furthermore, we are part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, including surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists.
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Our urology team has extensive experience in diagnosing kidney cancer and performing procedures, including robotic surgery, to remove all or part of the affected kidney. We work closely with our radiation oncology and medical oncology colleagues in Saratoga Hospital Medical Group to coordinate your cancer care. Depending on your situation, you may also benefit from interventional radiology advances that can precisely target cancerous tissues.
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Many men are uncomfortable talking with their doctors about sexual concerns, including difficulties with erections (erectile dysfunction or ED). ED can be a sign of health problems, including heart disease, clogged blood vessels, diabetes, and other serious conditions. It’s important to let your healthcare provider know if you’re having trouble getting or keeping an erection so we can identify and address any underlying health problems. At Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Urology, we offer many options—including medications, sexual therapy, and penile injections—to help men achieve erections that otherwise would not be possible.
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Kidney stones are small pebble-like objects that can form when you have high levels of certain minerals in your urine. These stones can cause excruciating pain, especially as they travel through the urinary tract. Treatment depends on the size of the stone and whether it’s causing a blockage. Our urologists are highly skilled in performing surgery and other procedures to remove kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones. Two types of lithotripsy procedures—shock wave and laser lithotripsy—can break the stones into smaller pieces so they can be passed during urination. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) uses a small incision and scope to remove problematic large kidney stones. Our team also works with patients to prevent and manage kidney stone disease through diet, lifestyle, and medication if necessary.
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Drs. Seth Capello and Michael Ortiz have been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that they have achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
