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• Dr. Geo Espinosa Speaks Out About Prostate Laser Ablation

  By Dan Sperling, MD

  I am asked by many patients why Focal Laser Ablation (FLA) is not yet covered by insurance, and how soon it will be. As with all new treatments, the problem is complex.

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• Prostate Laser Ablation: The Power Of Patient Reviews

  Dan Sperling, MD

  Where would you turn if you were seeking someone reliable and trustworthy to design a deck, repair your roof, or sand your hardwood floors? If you are one of the 1.5 million paid subscribers to Angie's List, you turn to the List because you know the power of testimony gathered one person at a time. Each month, members submit 40,000 reviews of service professionals. The more positive the reviews, the more credible the service provider.

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• The Importance of Patient Education

  By Dr. Sperling

  One of the most satisfying and enjoyable aspects of my profession is making presentations to patient support groups. When I first began speaking to groups such as the American Cancer Society's Man to Man program, or Us Too International, I saw it as a way of informing men about expanded diagnostic and treatment options for those concerned about their prostate health.

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