Prostatitis Specialist

Prostatitis

Chronic prostatitis is prostate inflammation that lasts over 3 months. Usually in young and middle-aged men.

Causes

Bacterial in the urine or urethra
Chemicals in the urine
Nerve damage from surgery/trauma
Abnormal prostate anatomy
Previous prostate surgery or biopsy

Symptoms may include

Discomfort when urinating
Slowing of urinary stream
Night and daytime urinary frequency and urgency
Blood and/or infection in the urine
Pain in abdomen, groin, back, perineum, penis, scrotum, testicles and rectum
Ejaculatory pain

Work-Up

Review of previous tests
Urine/Blood Tests
Semen Cultures
Digital rectal exam
Trans-rectal Ultrasound of Prostate

Treatments

Antibiotics based on cultures
Anti-inflammatory and alpha-blockers (tamsulosin)-usually minimal effect
Prostatic Massages with IM antibiotics
Low-Intensity Shock Wave Therapy to the prostate (new modality)

Dr. Shtainer customizes prostatitis therapy to each patient. Often many symptoms above are not caused by prostatitis and correct diagnosis is crucial. We utilize European and Asian treatment protocols in difficult cases.

Insurances Accepted

Adult and Pediatric Urology accepts most insurance plans. If you do not see your insurance listed here, please call our office for more information.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

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"I brought my son to see Dr. Shtainer who was able to review his medical history . It was nice to have finally have such an attentive doctor."

Elizabeth
"Dr. Shtainer saw [my father] the same day, admitted him to the hospital and supervised his care personally throughout. [...] We highly recommend him."

Robert T.
"Happy patient. I came for a second opinion about a serious problem that I have. He scheduled additional exams and now the picture is much more clear."

Robert M.

Prostatitis Specialist

Adult and Pediatric Urology

Alfred Shtainer, MD, FACS

Urologist located in New York, NY & Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY