I'm 57 and now 7 month cancer free PSA back down under 4. The FLA procedure was painless for me with no side effects after healing. The catheter was the... read more only downfall of this procedure for me. But worth the discomfort to get where I am now. I went through 3 local doctors at a high standard hospital trying to get answers to why my PSA numbers were rising. Of course antibiotic little to no benefit to lower PSA. The normal biopsy came back ok no cancer. So finally I talked to the second doctor into allowing me to pay for my own MRI and then they found cancer in the upper half of my prostate where the biopsy couldn't reach.( Why do a blind biopsy to not find cancer? Waste of time ,money and lives.) By the time I got to Dr. K my PSA was 22 and my gleason was 3+4=7. Dr K said he wished I would have been there 6 months earlier. He felt I had a good chance that the FLA treatment would work but was very open that there is a chance it might come back. I also suffered from BPH. He said he would have to take a lot of my prostate in order to get all the cancer and to relieve my BPH. As many have said Dr. K and staff are above and beyond in all aspects of this procedure. It is sad to me that the medical world is not getting behind this. I went to an oncologist that specializes in prostate removal and had done over a 1,000 removals. And when I mentioned FLA he looked at me like a deer in the headlights. Folded his folder up and said let me know if I can do the procedure and walked out. I know there is still a chance the cancer could come back. But by doing this FLA procedure I still have other options left. I Thank God for the opportunities we have in America and that God put special people like Dr. K and staff here to take care of us. Jay G

Although Dr. Karamanian determined that I was not a candidate for laser ablation, he called me personally the very day he received my MRI, answered all questions, and advised me... read more that the radiation recommended by my prostate oncologist was probably the best option for me. I appreciate the time he spent with me (over 2 phone calls) and his candid advice.

You don't always see five STARS everywhere. Then you wonder if it's too good to be true, I can say ; everything good i read turned out to be true... read more and everything goes as planned. PSA 6.5 BPH size 106 dr. K said it was less and Explained there's different ways to measure it. The MRI showed no cancer: They spent at least four hours for the surgery doing I'm sure the best they could.It was easy and painless actually nurse Donnie takes well care of you. Except for the antibiotic shots.worst part of the whole process was the catheter ,however after 13 days I removed it easily at home. Everything was working good! No problems.No more catheters no more pills! I would've stayed next-door to the office in Houston but they saved me 100 bucks and I stayed at the Zaza hotel. The first day You can walk to their offices it's a nice walk through the park.Plan on using a Uber for everything else, that works out fantastic. No matter how hard you try Juliana wont pick you up anywhere. THANKS PLC TEAM, FLA 2/23 /2020

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in mid 2013. During my research, I found information about a relatively new treatment called FLA and began researching the practitioners, one of which... read more was Dr. Ara Karamanian in Houston, TX. After discussing my case with numerous urologists, radiologists and oncologists in 3 different states over 2+ years, I decided on "Dr K" and feel very fortunate that I found him. I was treated by "Dr K" by FLA of the prostate in Dec 2017 after communicating with him for over a year prior and for the 5+ years since. I have found him to be one of the most caring and compassionate physicians I have met. He always gave me whatever time and information I needed pre and post treatment and actual listens to my concerns and desires. He tells you like it is - he doesn't sugar coat it - BUT, he knows how to put you at ease and give you the information needed to make your decision. If only all physicians were as understanding.