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Pelvic Health
Philosophy of Care
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We believe every patient deserves personalized, comprehensive and prompt care for problems. Bladder and pelvic symptoms require special expertise and comprehensive care and should get the attention they deserve.

Patient Centered
Far too often people feel rushed through their health appointments and leave feeling more frustrated than when they arrived. We pledge to take the time needed to give you the outcome you desire. In your initial appointments, we listen to your medical history, identify the underlying causes of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan. We continue to follow your progress long after the initial appointment to ensure your treatment is working, and to make any adjustments you may require.

Comprehensive
With your help, our expert urology and rehab team gets to the root cause of your bladder or pelvic condition. Our treatment plans are conservative and sustainable. Many people report excellent outcomes after medication or exercise therapy. We rarely recommend surgery before less invasive treatment options have been exhausted. In cases where surgery proves necessary, our urologists help you select the most minimally invasive procedure available for your condition.


Physician Lecture Series: Female Incontinence
Robert Bates, M.D. Western Michigan Urological Associates discusses female incontinence.