The Urology Clinic - Michael B. Taylor, MD Robert E. Jackson, MD Garrett Sweet, NP

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  Garrett Sweet, NP

  Garrett Sweet NP-C has progressed through multiple roles in the medical industry for 16 years. His introduction to Drs. Jackson and Taylor came as a Surgical Technologist, assisting in various operations including urological procedures in the Boise area. Garrett pursued his nursing degree and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He then worked in the Emergency Room supporting Adult and Pediatric Trauma. Finally, he pursued his Master of Science. Though Garrett has been taking care of patients as a PCP he is now focused exclusively on urology. He can treat BPH, kidney stones, low testosterone, hematuria, erectile dysfunction and monitor patient recovery post-operatively. As a compassionate and skilled practitioner, Garrett offers personalized care, answers your questions, and will work with you to achieve optimal health outcomes. He resides in Meridian with his wife and 2 children. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, fly fishing, and traveling with his family.

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  Robert E. Jackson, MD

  Robert E. Jackson, MD treats all aspects of adult urology with a special focus on men’s health issues including vasectomies, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, prostate cancer detection, kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia (otherwise known and BPH or enlarged prostate). Dr. Jackson is among the highest volume surgeons in the state for procedures including penile implants, artificial urinary sphincters, varicocele repairs, vasectomy reversals and surgical correction of Peyronie’s disease. He also has expertise in a wide spectrum of surgical treatment for BPH including RezūmTM, Urolift®, Greenlight Prostate Photovaprozation (PVP), Transurethral resection of the Prostate (TURP) and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) allowing him to tailor his treatment plans to the patient’s individual needs and goals. Throughout his career, Dr. Jackson has been at the forefront of urologic advancement in Idaho including performing the state’s first robot-assisted vasectomy reversal and leading the creation of the state’s first comprehensive Men’s Health Clinic and its first prostate cancer survivorship program. During his education and training Dr. Jackson worked to excel in both academics and in service to his community, which has positioned him well to continue to serve the residents of the Treasure Valley. He graduated with honors from Brigham Young University where he served as President of the Pre-Medical Student Association. In Medical School at the University of Iowa, he was one of only four students in his class inducted into both the academic (AOA) and Humanism in Medicine honors societies. and received the Distinguished Student Service Award for his contributions to medical student leadership. He completed a Urology Residency and a Fellowship and Male Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction at the University of Michigan. Prior to starting his independent practice, Dr. Jackson served in multiple leadership positions at St. Luke’s Health System including Director of Men’s Health, Quality Officer for the Department of Urology and Medical Director of Boise/Meridian Urology. He is a member of The American Urologic Association, The Sexual Medicine Society of North America and The American Assocation for Reproductive Medicine and is Board Certified in Urology.

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  Michael B. Taylor, MD

  Michael B. Taylor, MD treats all aspects of adult urology with a special focus in benign prostatic hyperplasia (otherwise known as BPH or enlarged prostate), kidney stones, men's health, urethral stricture disease, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. Dr. Taylor has pioneered several procedures in the state of Idaho. He was the first urologist in the state to perform the following: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) Dr. Taylor performed the first HoLEP in Idaho on July 31, 2022 He performed > 330 HoLEP procedures and trained other local urologists in HoLEP over the next 24 months Urolift® (or prostatic urethral stenting) Rezūm™ (prostate thermovaporization) Buccal Graft Urethroplasty Dr. Taylor has a track record of excelling both academically and surgically. He was class valedictorian in high school, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University, elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society of his medical school (University California, Irvine), received the Humanism in Medicine Award, and was selected by the faculty as Surgical Student of the Year. He completed his Urology Residency training at the University of Utah. Prior to starting his independent practice, Dr. Taylor served as Medical Director of the St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center Operating Room. He is a member of the American Urologic Association and is Board Certified.

• Vasectomy

  This is a safe, effective, and permanent form of birth control for men. Our experts utilize their extensive experience in reproductive microsurgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques to perform these procedures with great outcomes.

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• BPH Treatment

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, is a common, non-cancerous condition in men. An enlarged prostate can squeeze the urethra and cause difficulty with urination.

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• Kidney Stones

  Kidney stones are small crystals or deposits that form inside your kidneys when salts and other minerals in your urine bond together.

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• Peyronie’s Disease

  In most people with the condition, it will remain as is or may get slightly worse early on. Treatment soon after the onset of the condition may keep it from getting worse or address and improve symptoms. Other treatments uniquely managed by our expert providers, may help reduce pain, curving and shortening.

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• Urethral Stricture Disease

  This can be caused by trauma, frequent urologic surgery, radiation from prostate cancer treatment, or other conditions including chronic inflammation. Some men present an idiopathic (unknown) form of urethral stricture disease. Repeated treatments with surgical instruments to remove kidney stones and trauma from difficult urinary catheterization can also cause urethral strictures in men. Our expert providers have many years of experience treating this disease.

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• Men's Sexual Health

  Treatment for a wide variety of conditions including infertility, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, BPH, testicular pain, urinary incontinence, and varicocele.

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• Hematuria

  This is a condition noted for the presence of blood in the urine. It may be visible to the eye (gross hematuria) or seen only under the microscope (microscopic hematuria). Hematuria has a number of potential causes, many of which are benign; however, it may be the only sign of a serious underlying medical condition, such as kidney diseases, bladder conditions or cancer. Our expert providers study and diagnose the source and cause to address the condition.

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