Erectile dysfunction is common, it is medical, and it is treatable. Board-certified urologist Dr. Colin Linke, DO looks at the whole picture — blood flow, hormones, medications and overall health — before recommending treatment, with options that range from oral medication to advanced therapies. Confidential visits are available in Fort Wayne, Anderson and Fishers.
An erection depends on healthy blood vessels, nerves, hormones and mood working together. A problem in any one of them can cause ED, and most men have more than one contributing factor:
Your first visit includes a focused history, a physical exam and lab work — typically a morning testosterone level, blood sugar (A1c) and cholesterol. We review every medication you take, since several common prescriptions interfere with erections. Because ED can be an early warning sign of heart disease, we also make sure your cardiovascular risk factors are being managed. Most men leave the first visit with a diagnosis and a treatment plan.
Treatment is matched to the cause and to your goals. Many men do well with a combination of approaches.
Erections depend on nerves that run along the prostate, so some loss of function is common after prostatectomy even with nerve-sparing techniques. Starting treatment early — a process called penile rehabilitation — helps protect the tissue while nerves recover. Dr. Linke builds this into the recovery plan for his own single-port robotic prostatectomy patients and also sees men who had surgery elsewhere.
You can be evaluated for this condition at any of our three offices — Fort Wayne, Anderson and Fishers. Dr. Linke is the same surgeon at every location, so consultations, office procedures and follow-up can happen close to home. Call (260) 702-9515 for Fort Wayne or Fishers, or (765) 375-4653 for Anderson.
It can be. The arteries that supply the penis are small, so ED is often the first sign of narrowing that can later affect the heart. Part of every ED evaluation at Linke Urology is a look at blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and testosterone so nothing important is missed.
Low testosterone can reduce desire and make erections less reliable, but many men with ED have normal testosterone. We check a morning testosterone level as part of the workup. If it is low, testosterone pellet therapy is available through our Anderson hormone program.
The evaluation — office visit, exam and lab work — is usually covered like any other specialist visit. Coverage for medications and devices varies by plan. Our team will tell you what to expect before your visit.
Many plans allow you to see a urologist directly. Call us and we will check your plan. Visits are private and handled with discretion at all three offices.
Call (260) 702-9515 or request a confidential appointment online. Offices in Fort Wayne, Anderson and Fishers.
Medical disclaimer: Information on this page is general education and not medical advice. Treatment results vary and no outcome can be guaranteed.
