Past Events
Robert Pugach, MD Honored with an Award Presented by the Prostate Forum of Orange County
On June 27, 2019, the Board of the Prostate Forum of Orange County during their Honors Program recognized and presented Dr. Robert Pugach with a plaque for his long-time support and contributions to the organization.
On the same day, Dr. Pugach, presented a lecture to the Prostate Forum of Orange County, an Affiliate of US Too, on “The Evolution of Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment: Advanced High Intensity Focused Ultrasound.”
Evans Tran, PA-C Participated in 5K Fundraiser at the AUGS/IUGA
More research is needed to fund advances for Pelvic Floor Medicine. Evans Tran, PA-C participated in a 5K to help both the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and American Urogynecological Society (AUGS) fundraiser for ongoing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Research. The fundraising race was held during the AUGS/IUGA conference from 9/22 to 9/26, 2019 in Nashville, TN. “The conference is a great opportunity to stay up to date with pelvic floor medicine. There are so many innovative technologies that I am very excited to have learned about. I kept my sole focus on lectures for overactive bladder, stress incontinence, recurrent UTIs and various other bladder problems but also had a great interest in so many other topics that were presented,” says Evans
Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center and Western States HIFU Supports Zero Prostate Cancer Annual Run/Walk
Evans Tran, PA Completes the Race in Long Beach, CA !
Evans Tran, PA represented Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center and Western States HIFU in the annual Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach, CA.
“ZERO Prostate Cancer did it again! It was great honoring the men affected by prostate cancer and to stand by and show them that they are well supported.,” says Evans Tran, PA , Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Location: Shoreline Aquatic Park (behind Aquarium of the Pacific) 200 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802.
The funds raised from 2019 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Greater Los Angeles Area are invested around the country to provide research for new treatments, free prostate cancer testing, and educate men and families about prostate cancer. No other prostate cancer charity spends more per dollar on programs – more than 85 cents. ZERO puts every donation to good use.
Evans Tran, PA at Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center presented information on The Urolift® System a proven minimally invasive treatment for BPH at Flemings Prime Steakhouse in El Segundo, CA . In attendance at the dinner presentation were 14 advanced practice providers. The mix of Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), pre-med students and office managers learned from Evans how midlevel providers can play a large role in educating patients on alternative treatment options for BPH. The attendees were interested in learning more about The Urolift® System and how it is an effective alternative to medication and surgery to treat BPH.
The participants were eager to discuss their role and how they could improve patient care in their practices. The educational event was sponsored by Neotract. If you would like to learn more about The Urolift® System, please call our office.
April 23, 2019 at 6 PM. RSVPs required. See invitation.
2018 – Another Amazing Year Comes To A Close!
To mimic the great George Schultz cartoon Charlie Brown,
“Good grief, where has this year gone!?”
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MISSED THE ANNUAL PCRI PATIENT CONFERENCE?
Western States HIFU is pleased to support the annual Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) Conference to be held at the Los Angeles Airport Marriot on September 7 – 9, 2018. The PCRI Conference is an exceptional educational experience for prostate cancer patients, their loved ones, and caregivers.
This is a fact-filled conference where men can find comprehensive information about prostate cancer and become fortified with the newest, clinical proven information to help them make informed decisions about their prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. I am pleased to educate men with prostate cancer about HIFU – the remarkable non-invasive treatment that can cure cancer without the typical side effects of robotic surgery like incontinence and erectile dysfunction. I look forward to sharing my own HIFU experience when I was treated for prostate cancer last year.
MISSED DR. PUGACH’S SEMINAR ON AUGUST, 29, 2018 ON
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting nearly 40 million men in the United States. In fact, over 70% of men in their 60s have symptoms of enlarged prostate. BPH can affect your quality of life including, loss of productivity, interrupted sleep and, in some cases, can cause depression.
Call, to schedule an appointment to learn more about effective non-surgical treatments for BPH. End your dependence on medications.
Missed Dr. Pugach’s SPEAKING EVENT PROSTATE CANCER FORUM
Call the office or email us to schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Pugach
Robert Pugach, MD, Guest Speaker
Medical Director – Western States HIFU and Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center
Prostate Cancer Forum Orange County
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 838 North Euclid Street, Fullerton, CA 92832
PRESENTATION TOPICS:
What you need to know about recurrent prostate cancer
What is Focal and Whole Gland HIFU
Item Skin EditorWhy HIFU is the Gold Standard for Low-Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Update on the Reversal by the US Preventive Task Force recommendations on their original guidance on prostate cancer screening
Dr. Pugach iHeartRadio Interview
Dr. Robert Pugach was interviewed by Ken Jefferies, Health Updates sponsored by iHeartRadio. Learn why every man is at risk for prostate cancer and what advanced treatment option is available.
Dr. Pugach NBC Affiliate Desert Living Interview
PATIENT EDUCATION IS CENTER STAGE AT PACIFIC COAST UROLOGY MEDICAL CENTER
2018 – Another Amazing Year Comes To A Close!
To mimic the great George Schultz cartoon Charlie Brown,
“Good grief, where has this year gone!?”
Read
MISSED THE ANNUAL PCRI PATIENT CONFERENCE?
Western States HIFU is pleased to support the annual Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) Conference to be held at the Los Angeles Airport Marriot on September 7 – 9, 2018. The PCRI Conference is an exceptional educational experience for prostate cancer patients, their loved ones, and caregivers.
This is a fact-filled conference where men can find comprehensive information about prostate cancer and become fortified with the newest, clinical proven information to help them make informed decisions about their prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. I am pleased to educate men with prostate cancer about HIFU – the remarkable non-invasive treatment that can cure cancer without the typical side effects of robotic surgery like incontinence and erectile dysfunction. I look forward to sharing my own HIFU experience when I was treated for prostate cancer last year.
MISSED DR. PUGACH’S SEMINAR ON AUGUST, 29, 2018 ON
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting nearly 40 million men in the United States. In fact, over 70% of men in their 60s have symptoms of enlarged prostate. BPH can affect your quality of life including, loss of productivity, interrupted sleep and, in some cases, can cause depression.
Call, to schedule an appointment to learn more about effective non-surgical treatments for BPH. End your dependence on medications.
Missed Dr. Pugach’s SPEAKING EVENT PROSTATE CANCER FORUM
Call the office or email us to schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Pugach
Robert Pugach, MD, Guest Speaker
Medical Director – Western States HIFU and Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center
Prostate Cancer Forum Orange County
Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 838 North Euclid Street, Fullerton, CA 92832
PRESENTATION TOPICS:
What you need to know about recurrent prostate cancer
What is Focal and Whole Gland HIFU
Item Skin EditorWhy HIFU is the Gold Standard for Low-Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Update on the Reversal by the US Preventive Task Force recommendations on their original guidance on prostate cancer screening
PACIFIC COAST UROLOGY 2017 EVENTS
ZERO Prostate Cancer Webinar
Western States HIFU Zero Prostate Cancer Race Team Thanks You for Your Support
Pictured as Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach, CA Dr. Pugach, Kim, Helen and EvansMore than 220,000 men and their families will face a prostate cancer diagnosis this year. My staff and I are honored to join the Zero Prostate Cancer organization in fundraising, running, and walking to raise money for prostate cancer education and services in local communities.
For more than 30 years I have been fighting to improve the quality of life for prostate cancer patients by focusing my medical practice on the early diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of this terrible disease.
The hope is that one day we will achieve Generation ZERO – the first generation free from prostate cancer.
As Medical Director of Western States HIFU and Pacific Coast Urology, I thank everyone who joined our team and made contributions to the Zero Prostate Cancer Run Walk on Sunday, July 16th!
Join us next year at the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
Join Dr. Robert Pugach for a MEN’S PROSTATE HEALTH SEMINAR
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Check-in 6:15pm • Presentation 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Residence Inn Cypress/Los Alamitos
4931 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Please RSVP toll-free to 1-877-585-0125
Guest are welcome, but please confirm as seating is limited.
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DO YOU HAVE PROSTATE CANCER?
Prostate Cancer Seminar, April 5th 2017
Newly diagnosed, surveillance, radiation failure? There is now a non-invasive treatment option. Missed the two informative seminars* held on April 5, 2017 at 6 PM in Los Alamitos, CA or April 12, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA?
Call, 844-443-8362 and Kim can give you more information.
*Click here for the topics covered at the seminars.
PACIFIC COAST UROLOGY 2016 MILESTONES
JANUARY– we treated our 16,000th patient! We sponsored Evans Tran, PA to visit the Philippines where she joined a team of American doctors to treat patients from impoverished areas with all types of medical needs. Services included performing surgery, patient teaching – ask her to tell you about it!
FEBRUARY – Western States HIFU is launched as we began treating patients in Los Alamitos.
MARCH – We re-painted and re-carpeted the entire office and Evans Tran, PA & Aurora traveled to FL to attend a 3-day pelvic floor rehabilitation course.
APRIL – We begin offering our new In-Office Advanced Pelvic Floor Therapy for bladder control in both women and men. We’re the first private practice in our area to do so!
MAY – We purchased a new, state-of-the-art bladder scanner.
JUNE – Dr. Pugach attended the 9th Annual Focal Imaging and Therapy Conference for Prostate Cancer at Duke University.
JUNE – We sponsored the 2016 Annual Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in Long Beach. Kim manned the booth and Evans, Aurora and Marci participated in the 5k.
AUGUST – Dr. Pugach traveled to London to work with the number 1 focal HIFU physician in the world.
SEPTEMBER – We did our first live Webinar for HIFU and Prostate Cancer. (Log into to view. )
With our HIFU cases increasing monthly, we became the busiest HIFU center in the United States!
OCTOBER – We ordered UroNav, the state-of-the-art software that allows us to perform precise MRI guided fusion prostate biopsies. We will now be the first private practice in the western U.S. to offer UroNav so that prostate biopsies can be performed with a degree of precision never seen before!
NOVEMBER -Dr. Pugach traveled to New Mexico to speak to a 100 member group about the benefits and technology of HIFU. (Read Prostate Cancer Support letter). He also attended the World Congress of Endourology in Capetown, South Africa.
Throughout the Year – We continue to educate students from P.A. schools and area colleges & universities.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR!
Dr. Pugach, Kim Pugach, Evans Tran, Aurora, Christina, Debbie, Larette, Marci & Michelle
Prostate Cancer Webinar
Robert Pugach, MD, Western States HIFU, Medical Director
John Linn, President HIFU Prostate Services
September 21, 2016, at 6:00 PM PST VIEW RECORDED VERSION OF WEBINAR
TOPICS: Prostate Cancer and Your Advanced Treatment Options
Learn about HIFU, the latest non-invasive treatment option
- Understanding prostate cancer
- When watchful waiting (active surveillance) may or may not be a good option
- Pros/cons of prostate cancer treatment options
- Why HIFU has remarkably few side effects (ED and incontinence) compared to other treatments
- Prostate cancer support services
You owe it to yourself to learn how you can beat prostate cancer and enjoy a robust quality of life! Log in to register to view.
Staff Participates in Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in Long Beach, CA
It was a beautiful day at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, June 25, 2016! Not just because of the weather and magnificent ocean view but also because of the hundreds of people that attended the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk to get the word out about prostate cancer treatment, research and prevention.
Thanks to the wonderful PCUMC staff and Spiderman!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
10th Annual Physician Educational Event & Holiday Party
December 9, 2015
For the 10th year, Dr. Pugach and his staff welcomed physicians to learn firsthand about minimally invasive urologic technologies and enjoy a holiday celebration. Physicians and their staff attended the festive event and learned about advanced procedures to treat prostate cancer, BPH, bladder control, male hormones and other urological conditions.
We look forward to continuing our mission of educating doctors and their staff about our leading edge minimally invasive treatments. It’s a fun way to learn!
Robert Pugach, MD
Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center offers community education seminars, expos and screening. (See more past events)
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Throughout his career, Dr. Robert Pugach has donated his time training and mentoring a wide variety of health care personnel, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants and new graduates from allied healthcare programs. “As healthcare continues to evolve and needs more extended care professionals such as Physician Assistants, I am happy to work with students to advance their knowledge of minimally invasive urological treatments,” says Dr. Pugach.
HIFU for Treating Prostate Cancer
Los Alamitos Surgical Center, HIFU Center
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Dr. Robert Pugach and Robert Colvin of HIFU Prostate Services* welcomed physicians to the Los Alamitos Surgical Center to learn more about High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). The purpose of this educational open house was to educate physicians on how HIFU works and the advantages of the HIFU procedure for prostate cancer. HIFU can cure cancer without the two common, life-altering side effects that radical surgery (robotic or traditional) and radiation can cause.
*HIFU Prostate Services is the nation’s leading provider of minimally-invasive prostate cancer treatment using high intensity focused ultrasound. HPS was founded to provide men access to a less invasive treatment option for prostate cancer that has the ability to eliminate cancer and preserve patient quality of life
Educational open house
Dr. Pugach Co-author of paper presented at AUA 2015 Annual Meeting
“Healthcare Costs for Office Based Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Therapies”
The American Urological Association’s podium presentation titled “Healthcare Costs for Office Based Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Therapies” was presented by Craig Smith, MD, FAAP, FACS, DuPage Medical Group and co-authored by Robert G. Pugach MD, Medical Director, Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center. The presentation compared the costs of HE-TUMT, TUNA and PUL to both providers and patients.
Dr. Pugach spent one week in in Beijing and Shanghai with Chinese physicians and nurses providing instruction and hands-on training in thermotherapy using the new CoolWave system.
Dr. Pugach’s training was coordinated by Urologix and CunLling Gao, Beijing Lifecare Technology Company.
PATIENT EDUCATION SEMINARS PAST EVENTS
34th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base
February 27 & 28, 2015
Educational information forum
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Dr. Robert Pugach regularly speaks to Alamitos Medical Center’s Premier Advantage Lunch & Learn and other locations in Los Alamitos, Long Beach and adjacent cities.
Dr. Pugach provides educational forums on a variety of topics.
Women’s Bladder Control in Cypress, CA
Men’s Prostate Health Seminar
“Treatment Innovations for BPH & Prostate Cancer”
Dr. Pugach participated in free prostate cancer screening at Los Alamitos Medical Center, Community Hospital of Long Beach, and Boeing in Huntington Beach.
Bladder Health Awareness Month
“Facing our Moments Together”
Girls Time Out Events Held by Dr. Robert Pugach
Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center presented its 3rd community education seminar for the spring season. Dr. Robert Pugach discussed with the attendees the most common health problem affecting women today – Bladder Control! If you thought you were alone then it’s time set the record straight – more than 50 million American women suffer from some form of bladder
Missed the community education seminars? Call 888.735.4336 and ask for Kim for more information.
