In a second announcement, MIU will be offering monthly patient seminars to address increased patient education and awareness throughout all of 2008 and on into 2009. These seminars will concentrate on critical, urologic related issues and growing medical concerns such as urologic cancer, kidney and bladder disease, infertility, urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Also, through the use of MIU’s user-friendly Web site, links are provided to numerous, patient information resources, including WebMD, which provides understandable education especially for patients at MIU. Patients will be able to access valuable information covering virtually all aspects related to urologic disorders.

From its inception, Michigan Institute of Urology has been recognized and respected for its leadership position in urological care. This one–of–a–kind complement of 26 General and Fellowship/Subspecialty trained urologists, combined with MIU’s extensive state–of–the art internal laboratory and research department capabilities, is delivering the most complete and comprehensive treatment protocols available in this area.

Today, MIU is uniquely positioned to conduct an ever increasing range of research, clinical trials and urologic related therapies. This is due in part, to its attracting and recruiting physicians trained and educated at the nation’s most recognized medical centers and institutions of higher learning. Each board certified physician and healthcare provider at MIU has completed additional training, beyond the normal requirements for Urology Certification. The physicians at MIU practice at 9 offices conveniently located throughout the tri-county area and are affiliated with, and on staff at 17 local hospitals and medical centers. The combined capabilities of MIU’s staff, an accelerated research department, laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art technology, allow it to perform numerous on-site diagnostic evaluations and procedures. These factors enable MIU to function in a virtually similar fashion as that of a university medical school program.

Dr. Alphonse M. Santino, MIU’s President and Chief Executive Officer, continues his original vision; a process to recruit the most qualified, caring and compassionate physicians. Dr. Santino was quoted, “All of us at Michigan Institute of Urology are exceptionally pleased to announce our new research related clinical trial program and the most current patient education opportunities. It is the culmination of diligence and dedication of all of our associates and partners.”

About Michigan Institute of Urology: Michigan Institute of Urology, P.C., is one of the oldest and largest Multi-Specialty Urology practices in Michigan dedicated to providing its patients with the most up-to-date, quality and cost-effective urologic care. It is comprised of twenty-six General and Fellowship/Subspecialty trained Urologists who practice all aspects of Adult and Pediatric Urology at its 9 locations across the Metropolitan Detroit area