Farzeen Firoozi
Experienced in Interstitial Cystitis
Experienced in Interstitial Cystitis

Overview

Farzeen Firoozi, MD is the System Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Department of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Firoozi is an expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for pelvic floor reconstruction. His clinical interests include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, complex reconstruction of the lower urinary tract, and management of complications of vaginal and lower urinary tract surgery. After completing his urology residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Firoozi completed his fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, with specialization in male and female voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, overactive bladder and neuro-urology -- one of few fellowships formally recognized by both the American Board of Urology and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Firoozi has pioneered, innovated and published new methods for the treatment of combined pelvic organ prolapse. In addition to performing the first ever reported transvesical Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESS) for the management of vaginal mesh complications, Dr. Firoozi gained extensive experience with robotic and laparoscopic reconstructive surgery while at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Firoozi has presented at numerous national and international meetings, and won multiple awards for his work. He is an active member of the American Urological Association, International Urogynecology Association, and the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology.

He has been published in leading national and international journals including The Journal of Urology, Urology, The British Journal of Urology, Urologic Clinics of North America, European Urology, and the International Urogynecology Journal. Dr. Firoozi has also written many book chapters for some of the leading editors in his field.

Dr. Firoozi has recently published two textbooks, Female Pelvic Surgery and Interpretation of Basic and Advanced Urodynamics.

Dr. Firoozi has been named a Rising Star Superdoctor in the New York Times Magazine in 2013 and 2014, and named Superdoctor in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Dr. Firoozi is one of very few physicians with accredited, formal fellowship training in the field of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in New York Metro Area. He was also part of the first group of surgeons to become certified in the subspecialty field of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

In addition to practicing and advancing his specialty through innovation and education, Dr. Firoozi places compassion for his patients and their needs at the top of his priority list.

Dr. Firoozi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Ureteroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
St. George's School Of Medicine
Residency
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Specialist in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology
American Board Of Urology/Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Hospital Affiliations
North Shore University Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Lenox Hill Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Robotic Surgery
Katz Institute For Women's Health
Languages Spoken
English
Farsi
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute for Urology at East 64th Street
225 East 64th Street, Suite A, New York, NY 10065

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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