If you live in Palm Beach County and you're dealing with an enlarged prostate, you have more options than you did five years ago. Aquablation therapy, a robotic, heat-free waterjet treatment for BPH, is now available locally, and men from Boca Raton to Jupiter are choosing it over traditional surgery.
Why Palm Beach County Men Are Choosing Aquablation
South Florida has one of the largest populations of men over 60 in the country, which means BPH is extremely common here. What's changed is the treatment menu. Aquablation removes obstructing prostate tissue with a high-pressure waterjet guided by real-time ultrasound imaging, no heat, no incisions, and a surgical map built specifically for your anatomy.
What to Look for in a Local Surgeon
- Case volume. Aquablation outcomes improve with experience. Ask how many procedures the surgeon has performed personally.
- Prostate size range. Aquablation works on prostates of nearly any size, make sure your surgeon treats large glands, not just small ones.
- Hospital access. The AquaBeam system is hospital-based. Confirm which facility your surgeon uses and that it's in your network.
- Follow-up care. Recovery is short, but you want a team that answers the phone in week one.
A Regional First
Dr. Christopher Tallman was the first urologist in Palm Beach County and Broward County to complete 200 Aquablation procedures, a milestone that reflects both volume and consistency across a wide range of prostate anatomies.
Insurance and Cost in Florida
Aquablation is covered by Medicare and most commercial plans in Florida. Your out-of-pocket cost typically comes down to your deductible, coinsurance, and whether your hospital and surgeon are in network. The office handles prior authorization before scheduling.
Your Timeline
- Week 1: Consultation, symptom scoring, flow test, and prostate imaging
- Weeks 2–4: Pre-op labs and insurance authorization
- Procedure day: Under an hour of OR time, one overnight stay
- Weeks 1–4 after: Catheter removal in a few days, steady improvement in flow
If you're in Palm Beach County and tired of planning your day around the nearest bathroom, the first step is simple: get your symptoms scored and find out whether you're a candidate.