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Lee Zhao, MD, Urology, New York, NY

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Urology New York, NY

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor, NYU Langone Health

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  • Office

    222 E 41st St
    New York, NY 10017
    Phone+1 646-825-6300

Summary

  • I am a reconstructive urologist at NYU Langone Medical Center. I specialize in repair of the genitourinary tract after complications of trauma, surgery, and radiation. Operations I perform include urethroplasty, penile prosthesis, artificial urinary spincter, repair of ureteral strictures, fistula repair, and urinary diversions. I perform open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Urologic Reconstruction, Trauma, and Prosthetics, 2012 - 2013
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Urology, 2008 - 2012
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaMS, Biomedical Engineering, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBS, Materials Science Engineering, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2014
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2006
  • Phi Rho Sigma Award 2006
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship 1998
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transcorporal artificial urinary sphincter cuff placement is associated with increased risk of postoperative urinary retention  
    Smith PJ, Hudak SJ, Scott JF, Zhao LC, Morey AF, Can J Urol, 6/1/2013
  • Impact of Increasing Prevalence of Minimally Invasive Prostatectomy on Open Prostatectomy Observed in the National Inpatient Sample and National Surgical Quality Impro...  
    Hofer MD, Meeks JJ, Cashy J, Kundu S, Zhao LC, J Endourol, 1/1/2013
  • Cost effectiveness of risk-stratified follow-up after urethroplasty: a decision analysis  
    Belsante MJ, Zhao LC, Hudak, SJ, Lotan Y, Morey AF, J Urol, 1/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Minerva Urologica E Nefrologica 2018 June;70(3):231-41November 2018

Press Mentions

  • Finding a Path in a Broken System
    Finding a Path in a Broken SystemJune 8th, 2022
  • How Ben Got His Penis
    How Ben Got His PenisMay 10th, 2022
  • Gender-Affirming Surgical Fellowships Gaining Steam in the U.S.
    Gender-Affirming Surgical Fellowships Gaining Steam in the U.S.June 21st, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)