Why you should come see the Prostate Guru....

1. He knows who doesn't need an operation
       Dr. Shah isn't one of those "surgery-for-all" surgeons. You are not
       on a conveyor belt towards a procedure. He believes strongly in
       active surveillance for prostate cancer and non-surgical treatments
       for enlarged prostate. In 2016, his team presented data showing a
       large percentage of his patients were going on active surveillance,
       a rarity for such an experienced surgeon. (South Central Section
       AUA, 2016 - 3rd place). As an academic urologist, he keeps abreast
       of the latest research and embraces genuine advances. However, 
       he doesn't automatically toss out the tried and true. That's true
       experience. 
2. He personally reviews your case
      This takes time. He routinely reviews outside MRIs, ultrasounds, and 
         PSMA scans -- the images, not just the report. He likes to show his patients 
         areas of concern on the xrays. He will point out areas that he may disagree 
         with the radiologist. There are a lot of subtleties with PIRADS lesions that 
         the P.G. can clarify because of his vast experience reviewing prostate MRIs. 
         He will try to determine if you actually have something of concern or 
         something that can be observed. 
3. Just want to consult? No problem
       Looking for a 2nd/3rd/4th opinion? No problem. No patient should
          ever feel guilty in seeing someone for information only. There is no 
          obligation to have a surgery, procedure, or even an exam if you do
          not want to. Dr. Shah may also be able to recommend or refer you to
          someone outside of NM, if you so desire. Dr. Shah's patients tend to be
          independent thinkers who don't jump at "gold standards" or get
          enamored by glitzy marketing.
4. He can give you diet and exercise tips
        Dr. Shah believes healing is multifactorial - diet, exercise, mental
           outlook can all improve health. As a lifelong vegetarian, certified
           yoga instructor, and karate black-belt, Dr. Shah is serious about
           finding non-medical ways to optimal health.
5. He is a surgeon who believes in fewer invasive procedures
        Refreshing isn't it? Not every patient with benign enlargement needs a 
           cystoscopy or urodynamics. Elevated PSA doesn't automatically require a biopsy.
           Dr. Shah believes in fully utilizing urine, blood, and imaging diagnostics before
           considering invasive procedures which carry risk.
6. He personally takes care of his patients
        Today's medical climate is full of physician extenders, zoom visits, and
           other shortcuts. Dr. Shah believes in traditional patient-physician
           interactions: in-person and face-to-face. The visit ends when your
           questions have been fully answered.
7. His credentials are unmatched
        Dr. Shah is 100% USA-trained. He graduated at the top of his med school
           class, achieving the highest honor for a medical student: election to 
           Alpha Omega Alpha honor society (medicine's version of "Top Gun"). 
           While in residency, he had the highest in-service score among all Urology 
           residents nationwide. He is now a Professor of Surgery at one of the
           nation's top NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers.