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Dan Sperling MD, D.A.B.R.

Founder of Sperling Prostate Center

Dan Sperling, MD is a premier authority and pioneer in the use of MRI-Guided prostate imaging. His groundbreaking work at the Sperling Prostate Center represents a new paradigm in both prostate cancer detection and prostate cancer treatment.

Dr. Sperling uses a high definition, multi-parametric MRI to produce detailed images of the prostate. His MRI technology provides precise images that detail the size and dimensions of the gland, allowing him to map the prostate with accuracy. In addition, Dr. Sperling performs several tests during the MRI to identify potential tumors and to annotate (or mark) these regions of interest. The result is incredibly detailed information about the size and location of possible tumors. Next, any suspected tumors can be targeted and sampled through either MRI-Guided Biopsy or MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy. Finally, by combining the biopsy results with the prostate map, Dr. Sperling can help patients and doctors improve cancer detection and improve treatment planning, whether the treatment of choice is surgery, radiation or ablation, watchful waiting (PSA monitoring) or focal therapy (partial prostate treatment).  

Dr. Sperling also offers several methods to treat prostate tumors, including MRI-Guided Prostate Laser Ablation, a procedure he helped to pioneer. This revolutionary new treatment represents a major shift from radical surgery and radiation. MRI-Guided prostate Laser Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that can virtually eliminate many of the risks associated with traditional forms of prostate treatment, such as impotence (erectile dysfunction) and incontinence (loss of bladder control). It requires no inpatient surgery and is completed in less than an hour. The procedure is performed by Dr. Sperling, typically in teamwork with a urologist.

Two additional treatments offered by Dr. Sperling include MRI-Guided Prostate Cryoablation and MRI-Guided Prostate HIFU. While both of these treatments are typically performed under ultrasound imaging guidance, Dr. Sperling uses MRI guidance to provide more precise, detailed visualization along with thermal imaging of the ablation zone. 

IMPORTANT HIFU INFORMATION: HIFU is not an approved procedure in the United States and the technology used during the HIFU prostate procedure remains investigational in the U.S. This technology is being studied for the treatment of prostate cancer in clinical trials in the U.S. and at this time the FDA has made no decision as to the safety or efficacy of the HIFU treatment of prostate cancer. HIFU is not covered by Medicare or private insurance.