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Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-rad, D.O.

Urologist

Dr. Shakuri-rad (J. S. Rad) is a Urologist. Presently, he practices as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery with Mon Health Urology in Morgantown, West Virginia. He specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgeries for patients with disorders or disease of the bladder, kidneys, and prostate.
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12 years Experience
Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-rad, D.O.
Specializes in:
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Morgantown, WV
  • WVSOM
  • Accepting new patients

Is the recovery from neobladder reconstruction long?

Neobladder formation is a very unique and skill dependent surgery. Always ask your surgeon about their individual experience and go to a high volume surgeon at a high volume center READ MORE
Neobladder formation is a very unique and skill dependent surgery. Always ask your surgeon about their individual experience and go to a high volume surgeon at a high volume center where these unique procedures are done routinely. Outcomes are very much dependent on these factors.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is often a silent cancer and can present with metastasis if annual physical exams and PSA checks are not performed. To learn more, visit my website: https://www.radroboticsurgery.com/post/prostatecancer READ MORE
Prostate cancer is often a silent cancer and can present with metastasis if annual physical exams and PSA checks are not performed. To learn more, visit my website: https://www.radroboticsurgery.com/post/prostatecancer

Can kidney stones cause a urinary tract infection?

Kidney stones can harbor bacteria and cause UTIs. If one of the stones gets dislodged in the ureter and block the passage of urine, then it may become a surgical emergency. If READ MORE
Kidney stones can harbor bacteria and cause UTIs. If one of the stones gets dislodged in the ureter and block the passage of urine, then it may become a surgical emergency. If you develop a fever in the setting of a UTI and obstructing ureteral stone, then you need to be admitted to the hospital with likely surgical decompression of your kidneys. This can be done by placing a stent or a nephrostomy tube.

Dr. Rad

Is there a remedy to control urinating in the night?

Natural remedies tend to help very mild symptoms and most have shown not to make any clinically significant difference at all. In regards to nocturia, or frequent urination at READ MORE
Natural remedies tend to help very mild symptoms and most have shown not to make any clinically significant difference at all. In regards to nocturia, or frequent urination at night, there could be an underlying medical problem that needs to be evaluated by a urologist. Nocturia in men may have a different etiology than in women. There are a wide range of treatments
available, but a full evaluation is needed first.

Dr. J. S. Rad

Experiencing painful urination with slight blood discharge?

Based on your age and symptoms, you most likely have/had a urinary tract infection (UTI). A simple visit to your local family physician and a urine sample can provide the diagnosis. READ MORE
Based on your age and symptoms, you most likely have/had a urinary tract infection (UTI). A simple visit to your local family physician and a urine sample can provide the diagnosis. Your doctor can then send in antibiotics if appropriate. If a urinary tract infection is ruled out, then visit a urologist to further evaluate your symptoms.

Dr. J. S. Rad

Is weak urine flow a sign of a urinary tract infection?

A weak urinary stream in a man may be an early sign of prostate disease. In a female, it may be early sign of bladder disease or pelvic muscle dysfunction. You should see a urologist READ MORE
A weak urinary stream in a man may be an early sign of prostate disease. In a female, it may be early sign of bladder disease or pelvic muscle dysfunction. You should see a urologist to further evaluate your symptoms.

Dr. Rad

Do I need to fix varicocele?

Varicoceles are one of the most common causes of infertility in men and can be easily fixed. Typically, they are asymptomatic and most people do not require treatment unless in READ MORE
Varicoceles are one of the most common causes of infertility in men and can be easily fixed. Typically, they are asymptomatic and most people do not require treatment unless in cases of fertility. You should see a urologist to further evaluate whether fixing your varicocele would be beneficial.

Is natural medicine a good way to treat prostatitis?

Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland and may not be infectious in etiology. Chronic irritation may exacerbate symptoms and antibiotics may not be helpful READ MORE
Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland and may not be infectious in etiology. Chronic irritation may exacerbate symptoms and antibiotics may not be helpful in such situations. Using a donut cushion to take pressure off of the perineum and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen may help with symptoms. Seeing a urologist may be beneficial.

Dr. Shakuri-Rad

How is a urine infection managed in a diabetic person?

Patients with diabetes have a weakened immune response and should be very closely monitored when a urinary tract infection is suspected. A urine sample should be tested and cultured READ MORE
Patients with diabetes have a weakened immune response and should be very closely monitored when a urinary tract infection is suspected. A urine sample should be tested and cultured followed by appropriate antibiotics if needed. Diabetic patients with suspected UTI and fevers should be seen by a doctor right away and/or go to the nearest emergency room.

Do menstrual cups really prevent the risk of getting a UTI?

There are no good studies supporting this claim.

Is a UTI infectious?

A UTI is not sexually transmitted.

Does varicocele cause blood in semen?

A varicocele forms due to dilation of the veins that drain blood from the testicle. They are more common on the left side and do not always cause problems. They do not cause blood READ MORE
A varicocele forms due to dilation of the veins that drain blood from the testicle. They are more common on the left side and do not always cause problems. They do not cause blood in the semen but may affect fertility in some men. Blood in the semen, or hematospermia, is usually a self-limiting problem, but can sometimes be an indication of prostate infection or
prostatitis or even prostate cancer. If you see blood in the semen, you should visit your local urologist for further evaluation.

Blood in semen. Is this bad?

Blood in the semen or hematospermia is often a benign condition that resolves on its own. However, it can sometimes also be a sign of such conditions as prostatic is or prostate READ MORE
Blood in the semen or hematospermia is often a benign condition that resolves on its own. However, it can sometimes also be a sign of such conditions as prostatic is or prostate cancer. If you are experiencing these symptoms, then a trip to your local urologist is advisable.

What is the cure for an overactive bladder?

Overactive bladder is a very treatable condition. For more information head to my website: https://www.drshakurirad.com/blog/stop-the-car-i-have-to-pee-again Hope this helps! Dr READ MORE
Overactive bladder is a very treatable condition. For more information head to my website:

https://www.drshakurirad.com/blog/stop-the-car-i-have-to-pee-again

Hope this helps!

Dr Shakuri-Rad

Is dark yellow urine a sign of infection?

Dark yellow urine is generally a sign of either dehydration or dietary factors that turn the urine that color, such as vitamin B complexes.

Can smoking cause urinary incontinence?

Smoking is the leading cause for bladder cancer. Advanced bladder cancer could cause urinary incontinence depending on what structures it invades. An appointment with a urologist READ MORE
Smoking is the leading cause for bladder cancer. Advanced bladder cancer could cause urinary incontinence depending on what structures it invades. An appointment with a urologist is advised.

Dr. Shakuri-Rad

My urine had a reddish tinge. Could it be blood in my urine?

Red or pink colored urine should be considered blood until otherwise proven through a formal urinalysis and microscopic examination.

Why does it feel like my UTI hasn't gone away?

Your symptoms may be consistent with interstitial cystitis. You should see a urologist or UroGynecologist for better assessment of your symptoms as they may not be related to an READ MORE
Your symptoms may be consistent with interstitial cystitis. You should see a urologist or UroGynecologist for better assessment of your symptoms as they may not be related to an infection.

What could a dull aching pain in the testicles mean?

Your symptoms may be consistent with Epididymitis or Orchitis. Your primary care physician or urologist can order an ultrasound to help with the diagnosis.

What causes pain in the lower abdomen?

It could be a urinary tract infection. Your physician can do a urine culture to find out.