Another Great Year at the Dad's Day 5K 2017

For the past 5 years, Houston Metro Urology has eagerly participated in the annual Dad's Day 5K to raise awareness of prostate cancer in the Houston area. Our physicians and staff wake up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning to show their support.

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt Educates Men at TX UsTOO Prostate Cancer Seminar

Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, M.D.

It was a great turn out at the monthly Tx UsTOO April  meeting. Houston Metro Urology physician, Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, was delighted to educate men on the different treatment options of prostate cancer.

"The more men know about the different treatment options available, the better decisions they can make when choosing the correct option that best fits their individual needs."

Dr. Richard Goldfarb receives John W. Overstreet Award for his Excellence in Medicine

Dr. Richard Stasney (Left) Dr. Richard Goldfarb (Right) Photo By Houston Methodist

Dr Richard Goldfarb. Photo By Houston Methodist

Each year since 1997, Houston Methodist Hospital celebrates Doctors' Day by honoring two exceptional physicians who go above and beyond for their patients and staff. This year one of our own physicians, Dr. Richard A. Goldfarb, received the John W. Overstreet Award for his commitment to academic medicine and his patients.

Dr. Axelrad - HMU Physician - Publishes Book "Peaceful Bones"

On March 8, 1965, the first American combat troops  waded ashore at China Beach, north of Da Nang. Armed with M-14s and patriotism, the soldiers made their way into unforgiving enemy territory, vowing to end the reign of the North Vietnamese Army.

From these historic and trying moments came incredible stories.  Samuel Axelrad, who was the commander of a medical company in the First Calvary Division, has a remarkable tale of human compassion that proves kind deeds are never forgotten no matter the distance or time apart.

Houston Metro Surgical Center Reaches New Patient Milestone!

Congratulations to the Houston Metro Urology Surgical Center for reaching a record  milestone! Through hard work and unprecedented care to patients, the surgical center has over 505 confirmed cases this month and is even expecting more next month. The highly trained staff is optimistic about the increase in patients and is ready for expansion.

When All Else Fails, Go Clinical Trials!

When other treatments have failed, clinical trials may prevail! Clinical trials open the gates to new treatments and medicines that can save lives. However, an average of only 15% of Americans has participated in clinical trials, and only 20% heard about clinical trials from their physician! The progression of medical technology is vital to our success in becoming a healthier society. So how to we reach these medical milestones? In order for these treatments to be successful and benefit the public, they must be tested on humans.