Scott D. Miller, MD Blog

How To Use Firefly Fluorescence Imaging For Robotic Surgery

One of the biggest advantages of robotic surgery is enhanced vision due to the magnification, lighting, and lack of bleeding. Firefly fluorescence imaging takes this a step further by giving the surgeon “night-vision” abilities. Typically, a special “dye” is injected into a patient’s veins. Moments later, certain anatomic structures will light up bright green when […]

Share Your New Year’s Resolution for a Chance to Win a FitBit!

It’s that time of year again. It seems like yesterday when we were making our 2016 New Year’s Resolutions. Lose weight. Exercise more. Spend more time with family and friends. How many did you keep? There are many tips out there on how to keep these resolutions. Try to keep them simple, set a deadline, […]

Are You A Spork? – How To Reexamine Your Priorities

Some of you may be asking, “What is a spork?” You have probably seen a plastic spoon with small tines cut into the tip so that it can act as both a spoon and a fork. It is not great at being a spoon, and it certainly is a terrible fork. Sometimes when we try […]

Foods and Drinks That Can Cause Kidney Stones

Having kidney stones is a painful condition that is potentially dangerous. Though there is no concrete way to prevent kidney stone formation, you can reduce your risk of developing a stone by making dietary changes. Kidney stones can form when either phosphorous or oxalate combines with calcium. They can also form from uric acid. To prevent stones, […]

Speed In The Operating Room

Being a fast surgeon can have different meanings. Some would consider speed to be impressive. Others might be concerned by haste. I would consider such able surgeons as efficient. Although surgeons and patients prefer less time under anesthesia, I always tell my patients that we will take the time to do things just right. When […]

Do What Works For You

From time to time, I have the opportunity to host a medical talk radio show (The Weekly Check Up). Recently, my guest was a rheumatologist. One of the callers asked about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint pain. Our expert told the listeners that there is no clinical data that supports the efficacy […]

Bruce Almighty

You may recall the Jim Carrey movie, Bruce Almighty, in which Bruce is a down-on-his-luck TV reporter who is given almighty powers for a week. But I want to tell you about another Bruce who happens to be an endearing patient of mine. Like Carrey’s character, he is both funny and amazing. Unlike the fictional […]

What Causes Male Infertility?

For couples trying to have children, infertility can be an issue that causes a significant amount of anxiety. There are several reasons that men experience infertility, which can be related to sperm production. Sperm is produced in the testicles then stored in the epididymis above each testicle. If male hormones are working correctly, the sperm […]

The Risks of Living in the Kidney Stone Belt

The South is known for its great cooking and sweet tea, but did you know Southerners have a higher rate of developing kidney stones compared to the national average? Read why the South is particularly prone to kidney stones and learn some of the best ways to avoid them below. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney […]

As Beneficiary of Brian Jordan Foundation’s Bottoms Up 5K, ProstAware, Dr. Scott Miller Conclude Busy Season of Prostate Cancer Awareness

Robotic prostate surgeon named to initiative of Department of Public Health charged with oversight for implementation of state’s cancer control activities October 21, 2016 (Atlanta) — ProstAware, the nonprofit group founded by robotic prostate surgeon Scott D. Miller, M.D. will conclude a busy and successful season of prostate cancer awareness as the beneficiary of former Atlanta […]