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Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney cancer, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

1120 15TH STREET
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-8623

Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD is an urologist in Augusta, GA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD is affiliated with AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

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1120 15TH STREET
Augusta, GA 30912

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News

“"One consensus that seems to be evolving is that obese men have an increased risk of more aggressive, and therefore potentially more deadly, disease," said Dr. Martha Terris, a urologist at the...”—"Obesity linked to aggressive prostate tumors", NBC News, May 2005

doctor visit	375
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	34
minimally invasive procedures	62
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	61

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	14
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

doctor visit	443
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
lab tests	16
minimally invasive procedures	69
urologic procedures	68

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	27
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

doctor visit	363
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	83
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	82

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	42
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	28

catheterization	17
doctor visit	466
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
minimally invasive procedures	96
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	113

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	28
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	32

doctor visit	494
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	122
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	121

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	23
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	627
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	143
minor procedures	10
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	142

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	37
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	27

catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	554
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	155
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	170

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	37
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	31

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	33

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	766
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	289
minor procedures	14
stent placement (stenting)	38
urologic procedures	288

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD treated as an urologist in Augusta, GA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

ablation	15
catheterization	16
cryotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	499
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	25
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	130
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	22
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986. She has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Martha Kennedy Terris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$915 Vesicare $468	XTANDI $290	Myrbetriq $89	MYCAMINE $68
Boston Scientific Corporation	$488 GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $137	GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $129	AMS $36	Rezum $30	GENERAL THERAPIES $27	Other $129
Cook Medical LLC	$390 Cook Medical Stents $105	Cook Medical Lasers $96	COOK $95	Cook Medical Urology SIS $94
Coloplast Corp	$317 TITAN $169	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $95	isiris aStent Removal Device $39	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $14
Teleflex LLC	$270 Urolift $270
Other	$3,028 AFINITOR $263	Erleada $239	Urolift $188	JELMYTO $148	GreenLight Laser Therapy $143	Other $2,048

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,385
Education	$24

Biography

Dr. Martha Terris is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Her clinical interests include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. She attended medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Terris's practice in Augusta, GA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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