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* * * After 27 years in practice in New Orleans, we have redecorated our office and given it a face lift. My wife, Linda, was responsible for this project and I have received so many compliments on the new look of the office, the lovely colors, the new carpeting, and even a fountain in our reception area. * * *

One of the highlights of early 2007 was an invitation to speak at Grand Rounds at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. I am a graduate of the residency program at Baylor and it was, indeed, a special honor to be a requested speaker at my urologic alma mater. In the audience there were several of my professors that provided me with training over a quarter of a century ago. It was truly an exciting experience and I so enjoyed my visit back to my urologic roots.

We continue to implement new technology in the practice. We now do the no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy. This procedure reduces the pain and discomfort of the procedure and reduces the post-procedure complications. The procedure can be done in the office and takes less than 15 minutes. Most men report no pain and no discomfort afterwards.

We also have a new method of treating the enlarged prostate gland or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We use minimally invasive therapy consisting of microwaves that can reduce the symptoms of BPH such as getting up at night to urinate, going to the bathroom frequently, or having the feeling that the bladder is not empty. The procedure is accomplished in the office and takes about thirty minutes. Nearly all of the men report improvement in their urinary symptoms within 2-3 weeks after the procedure. The procedure is covered by Medicare and most other private insurers.

We have also been involved in conducting a drug study that uses low doses of the same medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence for the treatment of BPH. Our practice is one of the twenty practices in the United States that has been selected to participate in this important and exciting study.

Certainly Katrina has continued to color our lives in New Orleans. The palate of colors has been mostly bright and vivid with occasional grays and dark brown. However, for the most part the future of our city, and especially our healthcare system, is improving. Finally, I am encouraged by the attitude and enthusiasm of the young people who have stayed or returned to help rebuild our city. My own daughter, Lauren, has returned to New Orleans and is working at Idea Village to help entrepreneurial businesses either get started or get back on their feet. Lauren has written about her love of the city and I would like to share her ten reasons why she plans to help rebuild our community.

10 Reasons Why I am in New Orleans
Lauren Baum

1. I'm a 3rd generation New Orleanian....There's No Place Like Home.
2. I say "y'all" and talk to strangers on the street...I walk slowly, talk slowly and invite my mailman over for dinner. I think food should be spicy, music should be celebrated, alcohol should be allowed at 18 and coffee should be iced.
3. If not now, when? If not me, who? How can I sell New Orleans from a distance? How do I expect others to seize the opportunity if I am watching from the sideline?
4. I am lucky - I was raised with excellent role models, brought up with morals and values and given the opportunity to secure an education. I owe it to these role models to share my luck, knowledge and skills with our city.
5. I am optimistic - I see an unprecedented opportunity in New Orleans - people are paying attention, people are making changes, people are coming to New Orleans when they never would have considered it before.
6. I believe New Orleans will have a new face - the Vanguards, the Bravehearts, the people stupid enough to take a chance and the people smart enough to see an opportunity. New Orleans will be inundated with some of the coolest, brightest and bravest individuals - these are the type of people I want to surround myself with.
7. I am young and adventurous - the world is my oyster - I could be anywhere in the world doing any number of things....there are a million destinations and a million job opportunities - there is only one New Orleans. The rest of the world will wait for me, New Orleans may not.
8. I am unrelenting and determined - if I am passionate, I can accomplish great feats - how can I let this enthusiasm fall by the wayside?
9. I believe I can make a difference - and it is important to me to do so. My greatest accomplishments are in helping others - I thrive on the success of the people around me.
10. I am excited - Home Sweet Dome...Brad Pitt launches Global Initiative in New Orleans...Edwards Announces Campaign Candidacy in 9th Ward...Harry Connick Sponsors Musician's Village...Belles of Bayou Road Host Grand Opening....Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT partner with The Idea Village....Voluntourism Reaches New Heights....New Orleans faces Earthquake in Education....I live in an inspiring time and place. I am living, walking, breathing and working in a history book. How could I only read about it?

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Dr. Neil Baum is a nationally recognized urologist, speaker, and author. He has been in the private practice of urology in New Orleans, LA, since 1978. He offers state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of many urology conditions including urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction (ED), kidney stones, male infertility, and Prostate cancer.

As a speaker, Dr. Baum shares his extensive experience from his private practice and as a urologist. He regularly speaks to practices, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing companies on practice management, guerilla marketing and practice promotion, motivation, and improving communications between physicians and patients. Dr. Baum has authored five books, including Impotence It's Reversible, and over fifty articles addressing an array of urology topics.

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New Additions... New Video! A new video on no-scalpel vasectomy by Dr. Baum is available! New Patient Information Articles by Dr. Baum High Blood Pressure Can Lower Your Sexual Performance Memory Loss and How to Maintain It in the Mature Years Erectile Dysfunction: 5 Tips for Staying Sexually Active What Happens When Oral Medication Does Not Work for Erectile Dysfunction? Hurricane Katrina Articles by Dr. Baum Your Health After Katrina - What to Do How to Get Your Medical Records After Katrina Lessons From Katrina - How To Prepare Your Medical Practice For a Disaster In the News Dr. Baum featured on WWL - Describes Birmingham Diet No-Needle Vasectomy - Dr. Baum Performs First Procedure in Louisiana (Oct. 2005)

To learn more about urology, Dr. Baum, and his services, click on the links available on the left side bar. We hope you will find these pages helpful in your health and medical care decisions.

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