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Biography: Dr. Luay Alshara is a triple fellowship-trained Endourologist and Robotic Surgeon, who servces as an Associate Professor of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Associate Attending Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He brings years of expertise from his time as a faculty member at Albany Medical College, where he practiced in the New York Capital Region.Dr. Alshara completed his advanced fellowship training in Endourology at Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He also completed extensive fellowship training in Robotic Surgery at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Tufts University in Boston and Jackson Health System in Miami.Dr. Alshara is an expert in complex kidney stone surgeries, including various techniques for PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) tailored to the complexity of each patient, ECIRS (Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery), mini-PCNL, RIRS (Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery) and robotic assisted stone removal. He also specializes in reconstructive robotic procedures for conditions like ureteral stricture disease and UPJ (ureteropelvic junction) obstruction. Dr. Alshara is an expert in management of large prostate glands, focusing on robotic-assisted prostate surgery and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).Committed to advancing patient care, Dr Alshara integrates the latest technologies and techniques into his practice to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Alshara is dedicated to offering cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical solutions, and pioneering advanced programs for prostate laser enucleation using innovative laser technologies.Dr. Alshara has published in the fields of endourology and stone disease, with a focus on improving patient satisfaction, surgical outcomes, and cost-efficiency. Equally committed to education, he is dedicated to mentoring and training the next generation of urologists in the field.

Biography: Ezra Margolin, MD is a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in kidney stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and advancing the field of urology through research and education. Currently an Assistant Professor of Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Margolin completed his fellowship in Endourology and Metabolic Stone Disease at Duke University Medical Center. He completed his residency in Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University, and he also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Margolin's clinical expertise is in the medical and surgical management of kidney stones and BPH. He offers comprehensive care for patients with kidney stones, including surgical stone treatment and strategies for stone prevention. He is one of the only urologists in the New York area performing laser enucleation of the prostate, considered among the most effective and durable surgeries for improving urinary symptoms in patients with BPH. Dr. Margolin's research interests include improving patient care during acute kidney stone episodes, optimizing the performance of lasers for stone treatment, and developing urological education initiatives for medical students and residents. He has been recognized for his research with numerous awards and grants, and his work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Urology, The Journal of Endourology, and Urology. Passionate about teaching, Dr. Margolin has played a key role in creating innovative educational programs, including a multi-institutional virtual urology course enrolling students across the country. He serves as a Section Editor for Current Urology Reports and is a reviewer for several leading urology journals. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the Endourological Society and the American Urological Association.