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Scott Miller, MD
Urologist with Wellstar since 1997.
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Urology
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Doctor of Medicine
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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:
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.
To live life to the fullest, men need to keep a pulse on their health stats, including their prostate numbers. Regular well checks and prostate cancer screenings with a primary care physician or urologist can identify prostate conditions—like prostate cancer—early, leading to better outcomes and higher long-term survival.
Partnering with a Wellstar doctor now means that if you are diagnosed later, you’ll have a team of prostate specialists in your court who are ready to support you faster.
For example, if you have prostate-related symptoms or an elevated prostate-specific antigen test, our Prostate Health Program offers patients access to the least invasive and most advanced testing and treatment options. Plus, patients who are diagnosed with prostate cancer will have a multidisciplinary team to provide treatment options. If needed, men can have non-invasive monitoring, minimally invasive robotic surgery or highly targeted radiation therapy at Wellstar—all of which minimize side effects compared to traditional treatments.
Wellstar created the Prostate Health Program to offer men a safe place to discuss sensitive health topics with less anxiety.
One benefit of seeking care at Wellstar is that the team will minimize uncomfortable testing while giving you a best-in-class evaluation that delivers clear results. And you’ll have access to advanced genetic testing. If diagnosed with prostate cancer, patients have immediate access to a team of specialists working together to create the most personalized treatment plan.
“One great benefit of the Wellstar Prostate Program is our multidisciplinary approach to prostate care,” said Wellstar Urologist Dr. Adarsh Manjunath. “We work closely with radiation and medical oncologists to provide holistic care to our patients. The collective expertise and communication between everyone involved optimizes patient well-being.”
At the first appointment, patients meet with a urologist and a nurse navigator. Navigators help bridge the gap between office visits and medical tests. They’ll facilitate scheduling any appointments that are needed, help patients prepare and arrange any follow-up care that may be needed.
Scott Miller, MD
Urologist with Wellstar since 1997
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Specialties
Urology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia-Augusta University
Residency
University of Kentucky
Certifications
American Board of Urology
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/scott-miller-md
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