Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist near Brooklyn, NY

Biography: Dr. Michael Palese, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Michael Palese, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Care Philosophy: I understand the emotional burden that diagnosis of cancer can have on the patient and family members. I always would treat my patients as I would treatment my own family and friends. I understand quality of life is superbly important and would personalize treatment for each patient through extensive discussions and effective communication.

Biography: Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Astoria, NY. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens.

Care Philosophy: At each visit I try to give my patients three things: a sense that I listened to them a clear understanding of what is happening with their body and a plan for improving their health Some problems will require surgery and I am a good surgeon How

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Joseph J. Del Pizzo, M.D. is the E. Darracott Vaughan Jr., Professor of Urology and the Director of the Advanced Minimally Invasive Kidney Donor Program for the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He joined the surgical staff at The New York Presbyterian Hospital in 2000 after serving as a clinical fellow in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology. Prior to his fellowship, he completed his urology residency at the University of Maryland, one of the largest centers for urologic laparoscopy in the country, where he helped to establish some of the anatomical landmarks for performing laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy.At the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Del Pizzo has established one of the most active and effective centers for laparoscopic and robotic surgery in urology. He has vast experience in the laparoscopic and robotic treatment of kidney and adrenal tumors, kidney sparing surgery, and living kidney donation, having done over 2,000 cases including minimally invasive partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, donor nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, cryotherapy and adrenalectomy. He directs the laparoscopic donor nephrectomy program in conjunction with the Rogosin Institute of Transplantation, and performs approximately 150 of these procedures a year.Dr. Del Pizzo is an internationally recognized expert, speaker and author in the laparoscopic and robotic treatment of kidney tumors, as well as in minimally invasive living kidney donation. He currently serves on the faculty of the AUA Laparoscopy Course, where he instructs other urologists in learning laparoscopic surgery. In addition, he travels extensively around the world teaching other surgeons the techniques of laparoscopic and robotic kidney surgery.Dr. Del Pizzo's clinical expertise also includes the minimally invasive treatment of kidney stone disease. He has experience using both laser therapy and sound wave therapy to remove kidney stones without the need for surgical incisions.He is the recipient of numerous awards, including an Outstanding Achievement Award from The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is consistently named as one of The Best Doctors in America as well as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area. He works closely with surgical instrument companies and is actively involved in the development of new therapies for minimally invasive urologic surgery. He has authored many book chapters and published numerous manuscripts on topics related to his field of expertiseDr. Del Pizzo is currently licensed to practice medicine in the states of New York and Maryland._____________________________________________________________Testimonials"Dr.DelPizzois very professional and extremely easy to talk to. He even called me back to explain my lab results. I am very lucky to have him as my Urologist. I have recommended him to my friends and family." - Joe G. via Healthgrades on May 1,2020"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Del Pizzo and his entire staff. He is a warm, compassionate and charismatic individual and an amazing doctor. He explained everything in detail, answered all of my questions and completely put me at ease. He was quick to communicate my test results and ultimately resolved a chronic issue I have been dealing with for years. My experience with Dr. Del Pizzo was fortuitous to say the least and I am beyond grateful for his time, care and expertise." - JGallucci on October 3, 2017 via Healthgrades"After being diagnosed with kidney cancer , I reached out to his office and he offered to see me the same day. He was very courteous and knowledgeable, and eased my anxiety by handling the situation with the utmost professionalism. He performed the robotic surgery , cured my cancer and saved my kidney."- Anonmyous on September 22, 2017 via Vitals"Great doctor. He was my kidney donor's ( my son) surgeon. I also saw him to remove my stent. Wonderful, knowledgeable and caring doctor." - Anonymous on August 21, 2017 via RateMDs_____________________________________________________________

Care Philosophy: My passion for becoming a surgeon stemmed from a desire to help, love of sports (requiring dedication, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence) and the satisfaction from delivering cures. I was recruited to Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) in February 2015 after establishing high volume, internationally renowned programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School and UCLA Medical Center where I served as Director of the Prostate Cancer and Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Programs, respectively. The desire to deliver transcendent care and push research in the largest and most dynamic U.S. metropolis led me to join the mission at WCM to deliver compassionate, high quality, personalized care for urologic oncology conditions.

Biography: Dr. Ketan Badani, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Ketan Badani, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Biography: Dr. Sovrin Shah, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Sovrin Shah, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Biography: Dr. Ashutosh Tewari, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 65 years old. Dr. Ashutosh Tewari, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: I strive to achieve the best outcomes through a collaborative effort with my patients and aim to ensure that all my patients understand their condition and treatment options.

Biography: Neal Patel, MD, is a urologic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens and an assistant professor of urology at Weill Cornell Medicine.After graduating from George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Patel completed his internship and residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. He then went on to complete a Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) which focused on the surgical and medical management of complex urologic cancers. In 2020, Dr. Patel was the honored recipient of the Distinguished Housestaff Award by Weill Cornell Medicine for his service and dedication. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is an ad hoc reviewer for several journals.