FAQ
WHERE IS MY APPOINTMENT?
Dr. Martin sees patients in multiple different locations and also does some telephone and video visits. Please check with our office to confirm the location and type of appointment. Physical addresses are at the bottom of our home page.
WHAT IS THE PREPARATION FOR A CYSTOSCOPY?
There isn't much preparation for this, just a quick shower the morning of the procedure. You do not need to fast. Continue taking your usual medications unless specifically directed otherwise. More information here.
WHAT IS THE PREPARATION FOR A UROFLOW TEST?
Please arrive to the appointment with a full bladder, ready to pee. Try not to pee for a few hours beforehand and drink a couple glasses of water leading up to the visit.
DO I NEED TO FAST FOR MY LABWORK (PSA TEST, URINALYSIS, ETC.)
No. There is no need to fast for most routine tests that are ordered by a urologist.
WHERE CAN I GET MY BLOODWORK AND URINE TESTS DONE?
Any outpatient lab. Here are the locations for LifeLabs. Your primary care practitioner will also get the results.
WHAT ABOUT IMAGING TESTS (ULTRASOUND, CT SCAN, X-RAY, MRI)
The hospital will call you to book an appointment for the test. You need to call us to let us know about your appointment at the hospital.
DR. MARTIN HAS REFERRED ME TO THE CANCER CLINIC, NOW WHAT?
You should hear about your appointment within a week or two.
Here is some patient information about regional cancer programs: