Prostate Cancer Doctor for Elevated PSA, Active Surveillance & Second Opinions
Get Clarity Before Making a Major Prostate Cancer Decision
Work with Dr. Stephen Petteruti, DO, a board-certified physician and experienced prostate doctor helping men navigate elevated PSA, prostate cancer diagnoses, active surveillance, second opinions, and long-term prostate health.
If you have been told you need a biopsy, surgery, radiation, or immediate treatment, a second opinion can help you better understand your diagnosis, your level of risk, and the options available to you.
Our approach focuses on thoughtful decision-making, careful monitoring, and protecting long-term health and quality of life.
In-person and virtual consultations available.
Before You Make A Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
A rising PSA, abnormal MRI, biopsy recommendation, or prostate cancer diagnosis can quickly lead to a series of major decisions.
You may be wondering.
These are decisions that deserve careful evaluation.
Dr. Petteruti helps men review the available information, understand their options, and prepare for informed conversations with their urologist, oncologist, and other members of their medical team.
Why Men Seek A Prostate Cancer Second Opinion
Most prostate cancer care begins with PSA testing and may progress to imaging, biopsy, diagnosis, active surveillance, surgery, radiation, or other treatments.
Active Surveillance
Helping men understand when careful monitoring may be part of the conversation and what an appropriate monitoring strategy can involve.
PSA Trend Analysis
Looking beyond a single PSA result to understand changes over time, free PSA percentage, velocity, and other relevant factors.
MRI Interpretation
Reviewing available imaging and pathology reports to better understand what has already been discovered and what questions remain.
Hormonal & Metabolic Health
Considering testosterone, metabolic health, inflammation, body composition, strength, and other factors that can influence long-term health.
Treatment Tradeoffs
Helping patients understand the potential benefits, risks, and quality-of-life implications of different prostate cancer treatment paths.
Long-Term Quality of Life Focus
Evaluating decisions not only in terms of cancer management, but also sexual health, urinary function, strength, vitality, and independence.
Who Should See A Prostate Cancer Doctor?
This consultation may be appropriate for men dealing with:
What Happens During Your Prostate Cancer Consultation?
Your consultation begins with a one-on-one review with Dr. Stephen Petteruti.
What Dr. Petteruti May Review
Questions We Can Help You Explore
What You Leave With
A Different Approach to Prostate Cancer Care
Dr. Petteruti's approach emphasizes careful analysis before irreversible decisions.
Depending on your situation, the broader strategy may consider:
- Active surveillance and monitoring
- PSA and laboratory trends
- Imaging
- Hormonal health
- Metabolic health
- Nutrition and lifestyle
- Supplements where appropriate
- Medications when medically appropriate
- Coordination with specialists
The objective is not to avoid conventional treatment when it is necessary.
The objective is to make sure major treatment decisions are made with as much information and clarity as possible.
Choose The Level Of Prostate Health Support You Need
Become a Patient of Dr. Petteruti
For men who want Dr. Petteruti directly involved in their ongoing medical care.
May include personalized strategy, clinical monitoring, medications when appropriate, and ongoing medical management.
Prostate Monitoring
Track PSA, imaging, laboratory findings, and changes over time while maintaining a deliberate monitoring strategy.
IM Membership
Access education about prostate cancer biology, PSA testing, imaging, risk assessment, treatment decisions, metabolic health, and healthy aging.
Not Ready To Book a Prostate Cancer Consultation?
Get Dr. Petteruti's Free Prostate Cancer Decision-Making Framework
If you're dealing with an elevated PSA, abnormal MRI, biopsy recommendation, or prostate cancer diagnosis, this guide will help you understand the questions worth asking before making a major decision.
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