You are not alone
Erectile dysfunction, trouble getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sex, is common and becomes more common with age. It is a medical problem, not a personal failing, and it is very treatable. Dr. Neal Patel offers private visits where you can talk openly.
Why ED matters for your health
ED can be an early sign of other conditions, such as heart and blood vessel disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or low testosterone. It can also follow prostate surgery or be a side effect of some medicines. Finding the cause can protect your overall health, not just your sex life.
Evaluation
A visit usually includes a history, a review of medications, a focused exam and blood work as needed, such as blood sugar, cholesterol and, when appropriate, a morning testosterone level. Most men need no invasive testing.
Treatment options
- Lifestyle and health changes: exercise, weight loss, quitting smoking and managing diabetes and blood pressure can help.
- Oral medicines such as sildenafil and tadalafil work for many men.
- Vacuum erection devices.
- Penile injections for men who do not respond to pills.
- Penile implant surgery, a long-term option when other treatments have not worked.
Related care
ED often overlaps with low testosterone, Peyronie's disease and recovery after prostate cancer treatment. See all men's health services.
Your next step
Call 678-344-8900 to book a private visit with Dr. Neal Patel in Johns Creek or Cumming.
Where Dr. Neal Patel sees patients
Dr. Neal Patel sees patients from across metro Atlanta at two Advanced Urology offices:
- Johns Creek: 10730 Medlock Bridge Rd, Ste 110, Johns Creek, GA 30097
- Cumming: 4150 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd, Ste 180, Cumming, GA 30040
His Advanced Urology team also sees patients in Decatur and Braselton. Call 678-344-8900 to book. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.
Preparing for your visit with Dr. Neal Patel
Bring a list of your current medications and supplements, any prior urine, blood or PSA results, and the reports (or discs) from recent imaging. If you can, arrive with a comfortably full bladder, because a urine sample and a bladder scan are often part of the first visit. Write down your main questions so nothing is missed. A family member is welcome to join you. If you prefer Spanish or Korean, let the office know when you book so language support is ready.
Your chart is reviewed before you arrive, and insurance requirements for likely imaging or procedures are checked up front so approvals can move sooner. Before you leave, your orders, prescriptions and follow-up plan are reviewed with you, and you receive education materials tailored to your condition.
At the end of the visit you will receive a written summary in your preferred language that explains what was found, what was ordered and what happens next. Your primary care physician or referring doctor receives a clear update letter with findings, plan and next steps, so everyone caring for you stays informed. Dr. Neal Patel sees patients at the Johns Creek and Cumming offices; call 678-344-8900.
Reviewed by Dr. Neal Patel, MD, board-certified urologist. This page is general information and not a substitute for medical advice.