Dr. Douglas Grier

Specialty: Prostate cancer and kidney stone disease.Dr. Grier also devotes his time to research in the field of incontinence having published multiple scientific articles and conducted clinical trials for the advancement of new technologies in the minimally invasive treatment of bladder disorders and vaginal prolapse

Education

Undergraduate: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Medical School: George Washington University, Washington, DC

Internship: Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia

Residency: Urology at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia

Practice

Sound Urological Associates
21822 76th Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026

Serves on the Executive Committee of Swedish/Edmonds Hospital serving as the Chair of the Credentials Committee. Previously, Chief of Urology at Jacksonville Naval Hospital. Dr. Grier’s naval career included deployments inBeirut, Lebanon, Grenada and Saudi Arabia/Kuwait during Desert Storm.

Licensure and Certification

• Diplomate of the American Board of Urology

UroLift Local Anesthesia Protocol

• UroLift Anesthesia Protocol:This information is presented in conjunction with Dr. Grier. Surgical technique, medication and anesthesia regimens are based on his experience with the UroLift System. Medical practice is solely the responsibility of the treating physician and not the named physicians or NeoTract, Inc.
• The steps inthis protocol are presented in the sequence performed by Dr Grier.
• Choice between which office protocols is the preference of the patient.
  • IV & Local Anesthesia Protocol 
    • IV Sedation (Administered by nurse)
    • Combination of Versed and Fentanyl, IV, administered by a nurse
  • Local Anesthesia
    • Cold (4oC), Lidocaine gel 2%, 20ml, instilled into the urethra via syringe
    • Clamp penis for 10 minutes prior to procedure
  • Post Procedure Medication
    • Pyridiumo
  • Oral & Local Anesthesia Protocol
    • Oral Sedation (upon arrival to the office)
      • Valium 10mg, Hydrocodone 7.5mg and Toradol 10mg
    • Local Anesthesia
      • Cold (4oC), Lidocaine gel 2%, 20ml, instilled into the urethra via syringe
      • Clamp penis for 10 minutes prior to procedure
    • Post Procedure Medication
      • Pyridium