The Weekly Check-Up Atlanta

Dr. Jeffrey Proctor of Georgia Urology

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This week, Dr. Jeffrey Proctor of Georgia Urology will be in studio to discuss BPH (enlarged prostate) and interstitial cystitis.

Dr. Jeffrey Proctor of Georgia Urology

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Dr. Proctor completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Irvine, where he also received his Master of Science in molecular biology and biochemistry. He then graduated from New York Medical College, where he received the Sprague Carlton, M.D. Award for Proficiency in Urology. He completed both his internship and residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Proctor served as Lieutenant Commander in the Navy at the Naval Hospital Pensacola, where he served as Chief of Urology.

Dr. Proctor’s areas of urologic expertise are interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, bladder Botox and InterStim Therapy.

Dr. Proctor has been involved in national research protocols for interstitial cystitis (IC) serving as principal investigator for a national, multi-center study. Dr. Proctor is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of American Urological Association, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Society for Infection and Inflammation in Urology, GAG Society, and Physician National Advisory Board for Elmiron. He also serves on the Board of the Cobb County Medical Society. Dr. Proctor has been named as President of the Society for Infection and Inflammation in Urology (2013-2104). He is also a member of the Interstitial Cystitis Association’s (ICA) Medical Advisory Board and serves as MD Chair of its newest continuing medical educational (CME) program. The program, titled Conquering IC: Identification and Management Strategies, helps to educate healthcare providers on the signs and symptoms of IC so they can confidently recognize and treat IC patients.

Dr. Proctor, a native of Seattle, Washington, grew up in Los Angeles and currently resides in Atlanta with his wife, Vivian, and their two children. His outside interests include family, cooking, sports, and beach trips.