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“As a former Assistant Professor of Urology/Surgery and Current Chief of Surgery and Urology at Salem Medical Center, I have been involved in pioneering treatment of conditions ranging from kidney stones to incontinence, from prostate cancer to sexual dysfunction. I provide compassionate and comprehensive state-of-the-art solutions to sensitive problems for patients in the community. Let my experience and expertise help you to better urologic health. I look forward to meeting you.”
—Stuart M. Diamond, MD, FACS
Patient Information & Treatments for BPH
Patient Education Article on BPH
The medical term for an enlarged prostate is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). You might also hear the terms benign prostatic hypertrophy and benign prostate enlargement (BPE).
Read More »The UroLift® System for BPH
UroLift is a revolutionary, minimally invasive approach to treating BPH. It lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue.
Read More »Rezum™ Water Vapor Therapy
Rezūm is a short, in-office procedure that uses the natural energy stored in a few drops of water to shrink the prostate. There are no incisions or general anesthesia, and it preserves sexual function.
Read More »SOLTIVE™ Laser Therapy
In urology, lasers are commonly used to treat kidney stones, tumors and enlarged prostates. During a BPH laser therapy procedure, enlarged prostatic tissue is rapidly heated and vaporized.
Read More »iTind Temporary Implant
iTind is a simple, in-office procedure that helps you quickly return to normal activity, without the need for continued BPH medications.
Read More »PlasmaButton™ Procedure
The innovative Plasma technology gives your physician a superior level of precision and control to make your procedure as safe and effective as possible.
Patient Information & Treatments for Overactive Bladder
Voiding Dysfunction / Urinary Incontinence
Over 80% of women suffer with voiding dysfunction and the majority with incontinence. Urologists are increasingly considered the best resources for women's health issues. Dr. Diamond is among the few urologists who have embraced this new evolving field of female urology
Read More »InterStim™ Systems
When lifestyle changes and medications fail, Medtronic bladder control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ systems can help. This therapy is simple and discreet, and it delivers the kind of relief that lets you enjoy the activities you love without a second thought.
Read More »Urgent® PC
Office-based Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder. Urgent PC is a non-drug, non-surgical option for overactive bladder and associated symptoms of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence.
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Just like any muscle group, your pelvic floor can weaken over time. Kegel exercises help to keep your pelvic floor muscles in shape.
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