Penile Implant Center of Excellence

Penile implants are a long-term solution for erectile dysfunction (ED) when medications or other treatments haven’t worked. ED can affect intimacy, confidence, and overall quality of life—but effective solutions are available.

At Conrad Pearson Clinic, patients receive care from Dr. Michael Granieri, a recognized expert in prosthetic urology and the only fellowship-trained specialist in the greater Memphis area for male fertility and reconstructive/prosthetic surgery.

AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Implant 

Dr. Michael Granieri has been designated a Center of Excellence for the AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Implant, manufactured by Boston Scientific. This designation reflects advanced training, extensive surgical experience, and a commitment to patient education and outcomes in prosthetic urology.

The AMS 700™ is a three-piece inflatable penile implant designed to:

• Provide a natural appearing erection when desired
• Maintain flaccidity when not in use
• Be completely concealed within the body
• Allow reliable rigidity on demand without ongoing medications

Benefits of the AMS 700™ include:

• Natural look and feel
• Ability to be spontaneous
• Fully concealed within the body
• No ongoing medication or side effects
• High satisfaction: 97% of patients and 98% of partners report successful sexual activity

What Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual activity. Occasional difficulty can happen at any age due to stress, fatigue, illness, or alcohol, but ongoing problems are not a normal part of aging and should be medically evaluated.

While “erectile dysfunction” is the modern medical term, many men find the older term “impotence” more emotionally accurate. ED can carry a significant psychological burden, including frustration, loss of confidence, anxiety, and feelings of diminished control or masculinity. This emotional impact is often why men delay seeking care, even when effective treatments are available.

Causes and Symptoms

ED is different from low sexual desire, infertility, or problems with ejaculation or orgasm. It’s extremely common, affecting over half of men aged 40–70, as well as younger men with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity, or a history of smoking or excessive alcohol use.

For most men, ED develops gradually. Early signs include:

• Loss of spontaneous or morning erections
• Erections that take longer to achieve
• Difficulty maintaining rigidity during intercourse

Over time, erections may become less reliable and more easily disrupted by stress, fatigue, or distraction.

Underlying Health Connections

Normal erectile function requires coordination among the brain, nerves, blood vessels, hormones, and the penis. Anything that interferes with these systems can cause ED. Often, ED is a symptom of an underlying medical condition rather than just a sexual performance issue.

Importantly, ED can be an early warning sign of vascular disease. Because penile blood vessels are smaller than those of the heart, blood flow problems may appear as ED years before other cardiovascular symptoms.

At Conrad Pearson Clinic, ED is treated as a medical condition, not just a quality-of-life issue. Dr. Granieri works closely with patients to identify the underlying cause and develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with each patient’s health, goals, and expectations.