"I love Dr. Smith and the staff at Premier UroGynecology. They're awesome!"
"Being in an uncomfortable situation Dr. Slocum made me feel very comfortable."
"The doctor was Dr. Benjamin Smith was personable and also very understanding and very patient, and really helped me gave me the right time and really helped me with my problems, and I appreciate that. Thank you."
"Dr Smith's explanations were clear and concise. He eased concerns I had prior to this visit."
"I'm very happy with Dr. Slocum and his staff, they treat me very well. I have no complaints. Great doctor with good bedside manner. Always friendly and helpful. Helped with any issues or concerns I had. Great office and Dr Slocum is wonderful."
"Loved Dr. Smith. Took time to talk and explain everything Super awesome staff and Dr Smith is and excellent doctor."
"Dr. Slocum and staff are efficient, pleasant, and professional. Dr. Slocum always take time to listen and answer questions."
"Dr. Smith has great bed side manner and is very professional and thorough."
"Doctor Slocum spoke clearly, answered my questions and explained all the options in a way that I understood. I will recommend him to my friends. Dr. Paul Slocum and all of his staff are Wonderful! I recommend them all the time!"
"I was very impressed with Dr. Slocum. He has a lovely office staff with a very well run office. Most professional, caring, knowledgeable & best medical care I have ever received Doctor was pleasant, knowledgeable, answered my questions and didn't go near a computer while he was talking to me. Very refreshing!!! Most awesome Doctor and staff They are the best."
"My mom recently had surgery performed by Dr. Slocum. Thru out the whole process Dr. Slocum was very patient and addressed all of our questions and concerns. After surgery Dr. Slocum was visible at the hospital as well as phoning us after a few days when my mom wasn't feeling very well. My mom has not stopped singing him praises and we are ALL very grateful for all he has done for her. Thank you so much! We are so happy to have found Dr. Slocum and his nurse Ady and all his staff"
"Dr. Benjamin Smith is a very thorough, attentive and compassionate doctor. I highly recommend him even if you are far away and needing medical treatment. I traveled over 6 hours to see him and he made sure I could get in to another doctor that is local to me. He went above and beyond what I was expecting and has a superior level of care. I really appreciate that."
Treatments Offered
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Loss of normal vaginal support resulting in a sensation of pressure or bulging in the vagina. Treatments include:
- Pelvic floor physical therapy: Conservative and personalized program of pelvic floor muscle strengthening utilizing biofeedback, electromyography, and electrical stimulation
- Pessary: A personally fit silicone device that is placed into the vagina to elevate the pelvic organs and improve bulge symptoms
- Surgery: We offer multiple minimally invasive options for the repair of pelvic organ prolapse. Procedures are individualized based on patient symptoms, anatomy and preferences. These include vaginal reconstruction, laparoscopic, or robotic approaches
Stress Urinary Incontinence
The leakage of urine with activities such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or changing position. Treatments include:
- Lifestyle modifications: Bladder retraining, fluid management, avoidance of bladder irritants
- Pelvic floor physical therapy: Conservative and personalized program of pelvic floor muscle strengthening utilizing biofeedback, electromyography, and electrical stimulation
- Incontinence pessary: A personally fit device that is placed into the vagina to prevent urine leakage
- Surgical therapy: Procedures include urethral bulking (Bulkamid®), mid-urethral slings, and pubovaginal slings
Urgency Urinary Incontinence
The leakage of urine associated with the strong sudden urge to void that cannot be deferred. Treatments include:
- Lifestyle modifications: Bladder retraining, urge suppression techniques, fluid management, avoidance of bladder irritants
- Pelvic floor physical therapy: Conservative and personalized program of pelvic floor muscle strengthening utilizing biofeedback, electromyography, and electrical stimulation
- Medications: Several medication options which help the bladder relax to decrease bladder spasms and reduce urgency and urge incontinence episodes
- Posterior tibial nerve stimulation: Office-based procedure that involves the temporary placement of an electrode into the lower leg to improve urgency symptoms
- Botox™: Office-based procedure where Botulinum toxin is injected into the bladder to help the bladder relax and reduce urinary urgency, frequency and urinary incontinence
- Sacral Neuromodulation (InterStim™/ Axonics®) : Minimally-invasive, outpatient procedure where a permanent electrode is placed into the back to reduce urinary urgency, frequency and urinary incontinence