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Justin Watson, MD

Urologist with Wellstar since 2013.

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Urologist with Wellstar since 2013
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About Justin Watson, MD

Dr. Watson graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.Sc. in chemistry and a biochemistry specialization. Dr. Watson received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, where he completed his general surgery internship and urology residency. He then completed a Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Watson is one of few fellowship-trained laparoscopic and robotic urological surgeons in metro Atlanta.

Dr. Watson's clinical interests include:

  • Urologic oncology
  • Minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic cancer (oncologic) surgery
  • Prostate, kidney, bladder and adrenal cancer
  • Prostate, kidney, bladder and adrenal surgery
  • Kidney stone treatments and surgery
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) surgery and medical management
  • No-scalpel vasectomy

Dr. Watson has been an Instructor for the Department of Urology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and serves on several committees for Wellstar Health System, including:

  • Chief of Urological Surgery at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • Chair of the Wellstar Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer Subcommittee since 2015
  • Wellstar System Cancer Committee - Lead Surgeon
  • Urology representative for the Kennestone Medical Care Evaluation Committee

He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and also a member of:

  • American Urological Association
  • Georgia Urological Association
  • Medical Association of Georgia
  • Society for Robotic Urological Surgery

Dr. Watson is a reviewer for the Journal of Endourology, among other journals. He has published his work in peer-reviewed journals (The Journal of Urology, Journal of Endourology, Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics). He is a perennial recipient of the Castle Connolly Top Doctor award, Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor award, and Georgia Trends Top Doctor award.

Dr. Watson grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children. In his spare time, he enjoys the Georgia outdoors, playing and watching sports.

Specialties

  • Urology

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

Certifications

  • American Board of Urology

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
  • Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 454 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

What's not to like; stunning facility, great staff, super technicians, and Dr. Watson's the best.. Thank you guys and gals. Your work is to be commended, life was miserable up and until I met your team. Again, thank you.

May 10, 2025

5

Very professional! Very concerned! Always kept the atmosphere open and Pleasant!

May 9, 2025

5

Good visit.

April 30, 2025

5

Dr Watson, Is very patient and deliberate and uses medical and daily language.

April 30, 2025

2

He sent me for some tests, but right now I was fine and I even wanted to have surgery, and I still don't know what it was for because he doesn't have the test results. I didn't tell him I felt bad, it was just a history from my past, but he had no reason to offer me the operation.

April 27, 2025

5

I need to talk to dr Watson

April 27, 2025

5

Just a wonderful staff and facility .. and Dr Watson takes ownership of your issues !! Very professional and referred me to another physician for other issues than urology !! Just a super nice Doctor that I trust with my health issues !!

April 21, 2025

5

Dr Watson was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Perfect

April 21, 2025

5

Very courteous and professional. They answered all my questions and I'm completely happy with this practice.

April 17, 2025

5

Excellent professional service from everyone. Dr. Watson was superior. Wellstar is lucky to have his talent.

April 17, 2025

5

If I could rate Dr. Watson higher than a 10 I would!

April 16, 2025

5

Office is very efficient and friendly. Dr. Watson is amazing and we're very happy with the practice. Thanks for what you do!

April 16, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his staff are incredibly professional. I felt as if I was in good hands the entire time during my visit and would absolutely recommend them!!!

April 16, 2025

5

True Pros

April 14, 2025

5

Too much paperwork required for every visit with Wellstar and all medical facilities for that matter. Why not just ask for CHANGES?

April 10, 2025

5

Thanks for taking care of me!!!!!

April 10, 2025

5

It was my first visit to Dr. Watson after Dr. Townsend retired. I was impressed by his knowledge and appreciated his caring spirit!

April 14, 2025

5

The staff that I came in contact with were very professional and courteous.

April 9, 2025

4

I'm very impressed and I'm very comfortable and I very certified and I am very, very comfortable with the servant

April 4, 2025

4

Went into the appointment expecting the Dr.to talk to me about my prostate cancer and possible order a MRI as and a biopsy but instead he mainly was interested in talking to keep about me having a procedure done for BPH.He talked very fast and left little time for me to ask any questions.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr. Watson was very thorough. He laid out all my options, very comforting, incredible bedside manner, very knowledgeable also and I felt very comfortable and pleased with his knowledge and medical expertise and just the amount of time he spent to make sure I understood everything that was happening.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Watson was patient and spot on with his approach.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and all of the staff were great!!!!

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is an outstanding doctor. He mentioned to me that if I would stop drinking coffee that I wouldn't have to, you know, want to have the urge to urinate so much. I took his advice. After one day, it's amazing. Like I said, he's an outstanding doctor.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his Assistant are great. He has been in my corner since my prostate cancer was diagnosed. I believe he has my best interest at heart when he is talking with me and proposing the next step in my treatment plan.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is a very kind man, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and trust. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

March 22, 2025

5

everything moved along swiftly

March 21, 2025

5

Absolutely everyone in the office and in the back rooms were wonderful!!

March 20, 2025

5

Dr. Watson has a great personality, and is easy to talk with. I'm always impressed with my Wellstar physicians.

March 15, 2025

5

The Dr. did a great job on following up after surgery

March 15, 2025

5

What's not to like; stunning facility, great staff, super technicians, and Dr. Watson's the best.. Thank you guys and gals. Your work is to be commended, life was miserable up and until I met your team. Again, thank you.

May 10, 2025

5

Very professional! Very concerned! Always kept the atmosphere open and Pleasant!

May 9, 2025

5

Good visit.

April 30, 2025

5

Dr Watson, Is very patient and deliberate and uses medical and daily language.

April 30, 2025

5

I need to talk to dr Watson

April 27, 2025

5

Just a wonderful staff and facility .. and Dr Watson takes ownership of your issues !! Very professional and referred me to another physician for other issues than urology !! Just a super nice Doctor that I trust with my health issues !!

April 21, 2025

5

Dr Watson was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Perfect

April 21, 2025

5

Very courteous and professional. They answered all my questions and I'm completely happy with this practice.

April 17, 2025

5

Excellent professional service from everyone. Dr. Watson was superior. Wellstar is lucky to have his talent.

April 17, 2025

5

If I could rate Dr. Watson higher than a 10 I would!

April 16, 2025

5

Office is very efficient and friendly. Dr. Watson is amazing and we're very happy with the practice. Thanks for what you do!

April 16, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his staff are incredibly professional. I felt as if I was in good hands the entire time during my visit and would absolutely recommend them!!!

April 16, 2025

5

True Pros

April 14, 2025

5

Too much paperwork required for every visit with Wellstar and all medical facilities for that matter. Why not just ask for CHANGES?

April 10, 2025

5

Thanks for taking care of me!!!!!

April 10, 2025

5

It was my first visit to Dr. Watson after Dr. Townsend retired. I was impressed by his knowledge and appreciated his caring spirit!

April 14, 2025

5

The staff that I came in contact with were very professional and courteous.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Watson was very thorough. He laid out all my options, very comforting, incredible bedside manner, very knowledgeable also and I felt very comfortable and pleased with his knowledge and medical expertise and just the amount of time he spent to make sure I understood everything that was happening.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Watson was patient and spot on with his approach.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and all of the staff were great!!!!

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is an outstanding doctor. He mentioned to me that if I would stop drinking coffee that I wouldn't have to, you know, want to have the urge to urinate so much. I took his advice. After one day, it's amazing. Like I said, he's an outstanding doctor.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his Assistant are great. He has been in my corner since my prostate cancer was diagnosed. I believe he has my best interest at heart when he is talking with me and proposing the next step in my treatment plan.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is a very kind man, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and trust. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

March 22, 2025

5

everything moved along swiftly

March 21, 2025

5

Absolutely everyone in the office and in the back rooms were wonderful!!

March 20, 2025

5

Dr. Watson has a great personality, and is easy to talk with. I'm always impressed with my Wellstar physicians.

March 15, 2025

5

The Dr. did a great job on following up after surgery

March 15, 2025

4

I'm very impressed and I'm very comfortable and I very certified and I am very, very comfortable with the servant

April 4, 2025

4

Went into the appointment expecting the Dr.to talk to me about my prostate cancer and possible order a MRI as and a biopsy but instead he mainly was interested in talking to keep about me having a procedure done for BPH.He talked very fast and left little time for me to ask any questions.

April 4, 2025

2

He sent me for some tests, but right now I was fine and I even wanted to have surgery, and I still don't know what it was for because he doesn't have the test results. I didn't tell him I felt bad, it was just a history from my past, but he had no reason to offer me the operation.

April 27, 2025

2

He sent me for some tests, but right now I was fine and I even wanted to have surgery, and I still don't know what it was for because he doesn't have the test results. I didn't tell him I felt bad, it was just a history from my past, but he had no reason to offer me the operation.

April 27, 2025

4

I'm very impressed and I'm very comfortable and I very certified and I am very, very comfortable with the servant

April 4, 2025

4

Went into the appointment expecting the Dr.to talk to me about my prostate cancer and possible order a MRI as and a biopsy but instead he mainly was interested in talking to keep about me having a procedure done for BPH.He talked very fast and left little time for me to ask any questions.

April 4, 2025

5

What's not to like; stunning facility, great staff, super technicians, and Dr. Watson's the best.. Thank you guys and gals. Your work is to be commended, life was miserable up and until I met your team. Again, thank you.

May 10, 2025

5

Very professional! Very concerned! Always kept the atmosphere open and Pleasant!

May 9, 2025

5

Good visit.

April 30, 2025

5

Dr Watson, Is very patient and deliberate and uses medical and daily language.

April 30, 2025

5

I need to talk to dr Watson

April 27, 2025

5

Just a wonderful staff and facility .. and Dr Watson takes ownership of your issues !! Very professional and referred me to another physician for other issues than urology !! Just a super nice Doctor that I trust with my health issues !!

April 21, 2025

5

Dr Watson was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Perfect

April 21, 2025

5

Very courteous and professional. They answered all my questions and I'm completely happy with this practice.

April 17, 2025

5

Excellent professional service from everyone. Dr. Watson was superior. Wellstar is lucky to have his talent.

April 17, 2025

5

If I could rate Dr. Watson higher than a 10 I would!

April 16, 2025

5

Office is very efficient and friendly. Dr. Watson is amazing and we're very happy with the practice. Thanks for what you do!

April 16, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his staff are incredibly professional. I felt as if I was in good hands the entire time during my visit and would absolutely recommend them!!!

April 16, 2025

5

True Pros

April 14, 2025

5

Too much paperwork required for every visit with Wellstar and all medical facilities for that matter. Why not just ask for CHANGES?

April 10, 2025

5

Thanks for taking care of me!!!!!

April 10, 2025

5

It was my first visit to Dr. Watson after Dr. Townsend retired. I was impressed by his knowledge and appreciated his caring spirit!

April 14, 2025

5

The staff that I came in contact with were very professional and courteous.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Watson was very thorough. He laid out all my options, very comforting, incredible bedside manner, very knowledgeable also and I felt very comfortable and pleased with his knowledge and medical expertise and just the amount of time he spent to make sure I understood everything that was happening.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Watson was patient and spot on with his approach.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and all of the staff were great!!!!

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is an outstanding doctor. He mentioned to me that if I would stop drinking coffee that I wouldn't have to, you know, want to have the urge to urinate so much. I took his advice. After one day, it's amazing. Like I said, he's an outstanding doctor.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his Assistant are great. He has been in my corner since my prostate cancer was diagnosed. I believe he has my best interest at heart when he is talking with me and proposing the next step in my treatment plan.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is a very kind man, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and trust. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

March 22, 2025

5

everything moved along swiftly

March 21, 2025

5

Absolutely everyone in the office and in the back rooms were wonderful!!

March 20, 2025

5

Dr. Watson has a great personality, and is easy to talk with. I'm always impressed with my Wellstar physicians.

March 15, 2025

5

The Dr. did a great job on following up after surgery

March 15, 2025

5

What's not to like; stunning facility, great staff, super technicians, and Dr. Watson's the best.. Thank you guys and gals. Your work is to be commended, life was miserable up and until I met your team. Again, thank you.

May 10, 2025

5

Very professional! Very concerned! Always kept the atmosphere open and Pleasant!

May 9, 2025

5

Good visit.

April 30, 2025

5

Dr Watson, Is very patient and deliberate and uses medical and daily language.

April 30, 2025

2

He sent me for some tests, but right now I was fine and I even wanted to have surgery, and I still don't know what it was for because he doesn't have the test results. I didn't tell him I felt bad, it was just a history from my past, but he had no reason to offer me the operation.

April 27, 2025

5

I need to talk to dr Watson

April 27, 2025

5

Just a wonderful staff and facility .. and Dr Watson takes ownership of your issues !! Very professional and referred me to another physician for other issues than urology !! Just a super nice Doctor that I trust with my health issues !!

April 21, 2025

5

Dr Watson was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Perfect

April 21, 2025

5

Very courteous and professional. They answered all my questions and I'm completely happy with this practice.

April 17, 2025

5

Excellent professional service from everyone. Dr. Watson was superior. Wellstar is lucky to have his talent.

April 17, 2025

5

If I could rate Dr. Watson higher than a 10 I would!

April 16, 2025

5

Office is very efficient and friendly. Dr. Watson is amazing and we're very happy with the practice. Thanks for what you do!

April 16, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his staff are incredibly professional. I felt as if I was in good hands the entire time during my visit and would absolutely recommend them!!!

April 16, 2025

5

True Pros

April 14, 2025

5

It was my first visit to Dr. Watson after Dr. Townsend retired. I was impressed by his knowledge and appreciated his caring spirit!

April 14, 2025

5

Too much paperwork required for every visit with Wellstar and all medical facilities for that matter. Why not just ask for CHANGES?

April 10, 2025

5

Thanks for taking care of me!!!!!

April 10, 2025

5

The staff that I came in contact with were very professional and courteous.

April 9, 2025

4

Went into the appointment expecting the Dr.to talk to me about my prostate cancer and possible order a MRI as and a biopsy but instead he mainly was interested in talking to keep about me having a procedure done for BPH.He talked very fast and left little time for me to ask any questions.

April 4, 2025

5

Dr. Watson was very thorough. He laid out all my options, very comforting, incredible bedside manner, very knowledgeable also and I felt very comfortable and pleased with his knowledge and medical expertise and just the amount of time he spent to make sure I understood everything that was happening.

April 4, 2025

4

I'm very impressed and I'm very comfortable and I very certified and I am very, very comfortable with the servant

April 4, 2025

5

Dr Watson was patient and spot on with his approach.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and all of the staff were great!!!!

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is an outstanding doctor. He mentioned to me that if I would stop drinking coffee that I wouldn't have to, you know, want to have the urge to urinate so much. I took his advice. After one day, it's amazing. Like I said, he's an outstanding doctor.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his Assistant are great. He has been in my corner since my prostate cancer was diagnosed. I believe he has my best interest at heart when he is talking with me and proposing the next step in my treatment plan.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is a very kind man, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and trust. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

March 22, 2025

5

everything moved along swiftly

March 21, 2025

5

Absolutely everyone in the office and in the back rooms were wonderful!!

March 20, 2025

5

Dr. Watson has a great personality, and is easy to talk with. I'm always impressed with my Wellstar physicians.

March 15, 2025

5

The Dr. did a great job on following up after surgery

March 15, 2025

5

The Dr. did a great job on following up after surgery

March 15, 2025

5

Dr. Watson has a great personality, and is easy to talk with. I'm always impressed with my Wellstar physicians.

March 15, 2025

5

Absolutely everyone in the office and in the back rooms were wonderful!!

March 20, 2025

5

everything moved along swiftly

March 21, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is a very kind man, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. He inspires confidence and trust. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

March 22, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his Assistant are great. He has been in my corner since my prostate cancer was diagnosed. I believe he has my best interest at heart when he is talking with me and proposing the next step in my treatment plan.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson is an outstanding doctor. He mentioned to me that if I would stop drinking coffee that I wouldn't have to, you know, want to have the urge to urinate so much. I took his advice. After one day, it's amazing. Like I said, he's an outstanding doctor.

March 23, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and all of the staff were great!!!!

April 3, 2025

5

Dr Watson was patient and spot on with his approach.

April 3, 2025

4

I'm very impressed and I'm very comfortable and I very certified and I am very, very comfortable with the servant

April 4, 2025

5

Dr. Watson was very thorough. He laid out all my options, very comforting, incredible bedside manner, very knowledgeable also and I felt very comfortable and pleased with his knowledge and medical expertise and just the amount of time he spent to make sure I understood everything that was happening.

April 4, 2025

4

Went into the appointment expecting the Dr.to talk to me about my prostate cancer and possible order a MRI as and a biopsy but instead he mainly was interested in talking to keep about me having a procedure done for BPH.He talked very fast and left little time for me to ask any questions.

April 4, 2025

5

The staff that I came in contact with were very professional and courteous.

April 9, 2025

5

Thanks for taking care of me!!!!!

April 10, 2025

5

Too much paperwork required for every visit with Wellstar and all medical facilities for that matter. Why not just ask for CHANGES?

April 10, 2025

5

It was my first visit to Dr. Watson after Dr. Townsend retired. I was impressed by his knowledge and appreciated his caring spirit!

April 14, 2025

5

True Pros

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Watson and his staff are incredibly professional. I felt as if I was in good hands the entire time during my visit and would absolutely recommend them!!!

April 16, 2025

5

Office is very efficient and friendly. Dr. Watson is amazing and we're very happy with the practice. Thanks for what you do!

April 16, 2025

5

If I could rate Dr. Watson higher than a 10 I would!

April 16, 2025

5

Excellent professional service from everyone. Dr. Watson was superior. Wellstar is lucky to have his talent.

April 17, 2025

5

Very courteous and professional. They answered all my questions and I'm completely happy with this practice.

April 17, 2025

5

Dr Watson was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Perfect

April 21, 2025

5

Just a wonderful staff and facility .. and Dr Watson takes ownership of your issues !! Very professional and referred me to another physician for other issues than urology !! Just a super nice Doctor that I trust with my health issues !!

April 21, 2025

5

I need to talk to dr Watson

April 27, 2025

2

He sent me for some tests, but right now I was fine and I even wanted to have surgery, and I still don't know what it was for because he doesn't have the test results. I didn't tell him I felt bad, it was just a history from my past, but he had no reason to offer me the operation.

April 27, 2025

5

Dr Watson, Is very patient and deliberate and uses medical and daily language.

April 30, 2025

5

Good visit.

April 30, 2025

5

Very professional! Very concerned! Always kept the atmosphere open and Pleasant!

May 9, 2025

5

What's not to like; stunning facility, great staff, super technicians, and Dr. Watson's the best.. Thank you guys and gals. Your work is to be commended, life was miserable up and until I met your team. Again, thank you.

May 10, 2025

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Partner with Wellstar Center for Genetics to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

While the cancer care experts at Wellstar are dedicated to providing world-class cancer treatment, our care teams are also committed to preventing disease and helping you evaluate your risk so you can be proactive with your health.

Some patients may have an increased risk of developing cancer if they have a family history or a genetic mutation. For example, a family history of prostate cancer could be indicative of a genetic mutation that increases the family’s risk for breast cancer, and vice versa. The Wellstar Center for Genetics determines if you may develop or carry certain genetic disorders. Using a compassionate approach, Wellstar genetic counselors ensure patients have the information they need to make an educated decision about genetic testing. Our team supports you every step of the way, answering questions and often working through complicated emotions.

At Wellstar, our focus is PeopleCare—personalized healthcare tailored uniquely for you. Your care team will ask you about your family’s history of cancer, including if you have had any relatives with cancer. If you do have a family history, they will ask how old your family members were when they got diagnosed. 

If you have a family history of cancer, your doctor might recommend you start screenings such as mammograms or prostate-specific antigen tests earlier or get screened more frequently. Your care team may also suggest preventative measures like medications or lifestyle changes, and they’ll partner with you to take action against potential cancers.

Some possible signs of hereditary cancer include:

  • Unusually early age of cancer onset
  • Multiple primary cancers in a single patient—primary cancers are an original tumor that forms in the body before the cancer potentially spreads
  • Cancer in paired organs (such as in cancer in both breasts)
  • Multi-generational cancers
  • Rare tumors
  • An unusual presentation, such as male breast cancer
  • Belonging to an ethnic group known to be at high risk for hereditary cancers
  • No environmental explanation for the cancer

Your care team may evaluate your risk of hereditary cancer by looking at your BRCA genes. Mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are most commonly associated with breast cancer, but they are also tied to an increased risk of several other cancers, including ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. A BRCA gene mutation can also make a man more likely to develop breast cancer.

“Since these genetic mutations can affect someone’s risk for several different types of cancer, it’s important that you discuss any family history of cancer with both your relatives and your Wellstar care team,” Wellstar Urologist Dr. Justin Watson said. 

These conversations can be beneficial to both you and your family members.

“Men diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age may pass along a higher genetic risk for both prostate and breast cancer to their children,” Dr. Scott Miller, Wellstar Urology specialty lead and director of robotic surgical services, explained. “Understanding these risks empowers families to take preventive steps earlier and opens the door to targeted screening programs.”

If you are wondering if you may have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers, the Wellstar Center for Genetics has nine convenient locations, and our genetic counselors can help you learn more about your risk. Your physician can refer you for genetic testing, or you can contact the genetics team directly to make an appointment. In an initial 45-minute appointment, your genetic counselor will meet with you to review your family history and discuss testing options. Most testing can be done with a saliva sample.

Genetic testing is one way that families can work to protect and inform each other so everyone can reduce their cancer risk. “The whole family is in this together,” Kimberly King-Spohn, director of the Wellstar Center for Genetics, said. “Testing helps us manage their risk and know what they're at risk for, and it's an opportunity for prevention.”

To learn more about the Wellstar Center for Genetics or make an appointment, call (470) 793-7472.

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Advancements in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Give Providers and Patients New Tools

By Wellstar Urologist Dr. Justin Watson

Many men are reluctant to seek diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer because they fear the effects of treatment on their urinary and sexual function. Enter modern technology. MRI scans, PET scans and molecular testing of blood and tissue samples not only help physicians know how and where to treat, but also identify those who may not need any treatment.

Having a PSA blood test is usually the first step in detecting prostate cancer. Now, modern MRI scans can help the urologist target abnormal areas for biopsy, like how a GPS pinpoints a destination. With this technique, patients can be more confident that the biopsy samples accurately represent their condition. In fact, this confidence has allowed men with slow-growing forms of prostate cancer to observe their condition rather than immediately pursue treatment. Since the formation of cancer cells all starts with changes in a cell’s genetic material, specialized testing of the biopsy sample can help further define the behavior of an individual’s prostate cancer.

When treatment for prostate cancer is needed, the latest methods bring next-level precision to protect the delicate nerves and muscles surrounding the prostate. Now in its second decade as a standard treatment for prostate cancer, robotic prostate removal continues to break barriers with new instrumentation, refined techniques and artificial intelligence. Not only do these advancements speed up recovery, but they also facilitate less traumatic access to spaces that were previously very difficult to reach. Similarly, the latest radiation therapy techniques allow delivery of a thin beam to the prostate.  

For more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, the latest type of PET scan can identify the cancer in other locations. First, a radiotracer (slightly radioactive substance) is injected into a vein, and it binds to prostate cancer cells, wherever they may be hiding. Then the resulting X-ray images are superimposed onto a CT scan to highlight any areas of suspicion. We can now attach medications to this radiotracer to attack and kill remote prostate cancer cells like a guided missile. 

With these recent advancements in technology, the management of prostate cancer continues to be more effective and gentler for the modern man. One can only imagine what’s on the horizon. 

Learn how to support a loved one through their prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Tracking Prostate Cancer in High Definition with PSMA Imaging

Wellstar patients were among the first in Georgia to benefit from an FDA-approved imaging technology that detects the extent of prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy than current imaging methods.

A diagnostic agent is given to patients as an injection. Once it is in the body, it binds to PSMA, or Prostate Specific Membrane Antigens. Prostate cancer cells usually have a higher level of PSMA. 

When used with PET scans, this innovative technology gives physicians a clearer image of prostate cancer lesions and enables providers to determine the best course of treatment. It is the most sensitive scan available for prostate cancer.

Wellstar is among the first in Georgia to routinely offer PSMA PET scans.

While standard scans have limited sensitivity for prostate cancer, this advanced imaging is much more capable of identifying prostate cancer, which allows Wellstar doctors to determine if the cancer is limited to the prostate or if it has spread to other parts of the body.

“It allows us to make sure we’re not missing any sites of cancer that aren’t picked up with old-school imaging,” Wellstar Urologist Dr. Justin Watson said. “If there is an area of cancer outside what we’d typically treat, and we pick it up with this imaging, we can make sure we address that area, too.”

Providers can then tailor treatment to each patient’s individual needs, collaborating with the patient to find the best course of action and improve outcomes.

“This imaging helps us ensure that patients are receiving the right treatment, which improves their outcomes,” Dr. Watson said.

The new imaging technology improves upon scans that were used in the past.

“This is several leaps forward in our ability to see prostate cancer on a scan in high resolution,” Dr. Watson said. “In the older scans, things are difficult to see and sometimes not even perceptible, and with the new scans, they light right up and we know much better what we’re dealing with.”

This PSMA imaging is currently available at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, with plans to expand to other locations.

Wellstar urologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists work collaboratively to provide prostate cancer patients a full range of treatments to consider including active surveillance, CyberKnife/radiation therapy, surgery, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.

To learn more about prostate cancer treatment at Wellstar, visit wellstar.org/prostatecancer or call 1 (877) 366-6032.

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Justin Watson, MD
Urologist with Wellstar since 2013
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4.8
Specialties
Urology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
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Eastern Virginia Medical School
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American Board of Urology
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English
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Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
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