Men are at higher risk for several types of cancer. Baptist Health primary care experts can identify the inherited and lifestyle factors that increase your chances of developing a disease and will work with you to create a care plan to prevent it. If you develop symptoms, our providers work closely with cancer specialists who can accurately diagnose and effectively treat your condition.

Men are more likely to develop these cancers:

• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Penile cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers
• Testicular cancer

According to the CDC, men are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes at a lower weight than women. Diabetes can lead to additional health issues like heart disease and sexual problems. Blood sugar screening during an annual exam is a good way to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.

Our primary care providers work closely with diabetes specialists and heart disease experts in our Cardiometabolic Clinic to deliver comprehensive care. Together, we treat all forms of diabetes and prevent additional complications.

Men have higher rates of heart-related problems. That means you’re more likely to experience high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and aneurysm. At Baptist Health, our primary care providers collaborate with heart specialists to deliver complete cardiovascular care powered by leading-edge technologies and groundbreaking research.

We work closely with the neurologists at Miami Neurosciences Institute and Marcus Neurosciences Institute to provide comprehensive stroke care. If your primary care provider determines you’re at risk for an aneurysm, we will refer you to the circulation experts at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute for a complete evaluation of your blood vessels.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in America. To protect your heart, your primary care provider may partner with board-certified cardiologists, lipid specialists and advanced practice providers in the Baptist Health Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program. Together, we will create a treatment plan that reduces your risks. If you have high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to medication, we use leading-edge technologies and the most advanced medicines to control the condition.

According to the American Liver Foundation, men are more likely to develop liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. The gastroenterologists at Baptist Health have decades of experience treating the full range of liver conditions. When you come to us for liver care, we offer treatments with medications, innovative biologic therapies and immunomodulators (substances that modify the immune system to help fight disease).

Lung disease, like lung cancer, pneumonia, severe flu and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occurs more often in men. Baptist Health lung specialists have expertise in all pulmonary conditions, ranging from simple to complex. We rely on the most advanced equipment to diagnose your problem and can use a complete spectrum of procedures to manage and treat your condition.

Our primary care providers recommend getting your yearly flu vaccine to protect your lungs and respiratory health. You can also reduce your risk of lung cancer by quitting smoking.

Millions of American men live with depression or anxiety. Millions more battle substance abuse and addiction or struggle with thoughts of suicide. At Baptist Health, our experts deliver compassionate inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to help you manage these thoughts and emotions. It can be helpful to talk with other people who face the same obstacles. That’s why we offer dozens of classes and support groups — find one that’s right for you.

Reproductive and sexual health plays a meaningful role in your overall physical and emotional well-being. When you have a problem with sexual function or performance, it can impact your quality of life, your relationship and other areas of your health.

At Baptist Health, our men’s health experts have experience treating a wide range of conditions that affect your fertility and sexual health. These include:

• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Low sex drive or low testosterone
• Male fertility concerns
• Premature ejaculation
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Urology problems can affect your bladder, kidneys, ureter, urethra and prostate. These health issues may significantly impact your quality of life and daily activities. Our expert urologists provide comprehensive screening, testing and treatment for simple-to-complex conditions, including urinary incontinence, kidney stones and cancer.

Baptist Health providers have specialized expertise in prostate care. We use sophisticated technology to diagnose and treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called enlarged prostate. If you need surgery, our urologic surgeons use the most accurate, precise, minimally invasive robotic procedures. These techniques are safer and less painful and will get you back to your regular activities faster.