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Joseph Wagner, MD, Urology, Hartford, CT

Joseph Robert Wagner MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery


Director, Robotic Surgery, Hartford HealthCare and Chair, Department of Urology, Hartford Hospital

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  • 85 Seymour StreetSuite 416Hartford, CT 06106

  • Phone+1 860-947-8500

  • Fax+1 860-524-8643

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Summary

  • I am a board certified urologist subspecializing in urologic oncology and minimlally invasive surgery. I completed my urology residency at Boston University and my urologic oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. In 2001, I was one of the first urologic surgeons in the United States to use the da Vinci surgical robot and have extensive experience performing robotic surgery for many procedures including prostatectomy, cystectomy, urinary diversion, and urologic reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 1995 - 1997
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 1991 - 1995
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1991
  • Uconn School Of Medicine
    Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 2004
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1995 - 1997
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2004
  • New York Magazine: Top Minimally Invasive Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Should I Get Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?
    Should I Get Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer?September 19th, 2024
  • Using a Surgical Robot to Remove Cancerous Prostates
    Using a Surgical Robot to Remove Cancerous ProstatesMay 31st, 2022
  • Hartford HealthCare Doctors to Be Honored at Prostate Cancer Event
    Hartford HealthCare Doctors to Be Honored at Prostate Cancer EventNovember 2nd, 2021
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