The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near New York, NY

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 255 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near New York, NY. Of these, 179 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 11 are Elite.

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    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Huang is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Huang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Palese is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Palese is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Wilms Tumor, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    New York University

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wysock is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Wysock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urachal Cyst, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Mskcc Surgery Group

    1133 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Coleman is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Guido Dalbagni is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Dalbagni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Dalbagni is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Mskcc Surgery Group

    353 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Russo is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Russo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Wilms Tumor, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Sidney Kimmel Center For Prostate And Urologic Cancers

    353 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Motzer is an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Motzer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Motzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Mskcc Surgery Group

    353 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Hakimi is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Hakimi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Scherr is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Scherr is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Lee Richstone
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 5th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Lee Richstone, MD is the Chairman of Urology and Director of Urology Services for the Western Region. He is also Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and System Vice Chairman for Education for Northwell Health Urology. Dr. Richstone is Professor of Urology at The Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Richstone completed medical school at the Cornell University Medical College in New York City. There he won early acceptance into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the prestigious national medical honor society. He pursued his urologic training and chief residency at New York Presbyterian (Weill-Cornell) and Memorial Sloan Kettering hospitals. Dr. Richstone completed his fellowship training in urologic laparoscopic and robotic surgery and joined the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2007 as Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. He then served as Chief of Urology for the North Shore University Hospital, then Chief of Urology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, before assuming the role of Chairman of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Richstone is an internationally recognized urologic surgeon who has helped pioneer laparoscopic and robotic surgery for cancer of the prostate, kidney and bladder, as well as for various forms of urinary obstructions. He has over 90 peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international journals including The Journal of Urology, Urology, The British Journal of Urology, The Journal of Endourology, Cancer, and Cell.Dr. Richstone is a robotic surgery specialist having performed well over 1000 operations. This includes surgeries for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer and complex neobladder reconstructions completely robotically. His focus is on preserving urinary continence and sexual function. Dr. Richstone has also pioneered Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESS), where entire laparoscopic operations are performed only through the belly button. Dr. Richstone is one of only a few surgeons in the United States to have performed single site partial nephrectomy and prostatectomy.Dr. Richstone is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO), the America Urological Association (AUA), and the Endourological Society (EUS). Dr. Richstone is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including acceptance into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the E. Darracott Vaughan Prize for Excellence in Urology (2000), The Ferdinand C. Valentine Urology Essay Prize (First Place, 2005), The American Urological Association-Ambrose Reed Socioeconomic Essay Contest (First Place, 2005), and the Weill-Cornell Distinguished House Officer Award (2005). Dr. Richstone was awarded the Stryker and Nagamatsu Fellowship (2007), and won first prize at the Endourology Society Fellowship Paper Award the same year. Dr. Richstone won first prize at the AUA Research Foundation for Outstanding Research awarded at the 2010 AUA National Meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Richstone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    James M. Mckiernan
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Urology | Oncology
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Urology | Oncology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James McKiernan, MD, is the John K. Lattimer Professor of Urology and CEO of ColumbiaDoctors. He is also Senior Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. McKiernan graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in biology and received his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his training in urology and general surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a urologic surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. McKiernan's clinical practice is focused on urologic oncology and particularly on surgical therapy in high-risk patients with bladder and kidney cancers. Dr. McKiernan evaluates and treats over 1,000 patients with bladder cancer every year. His research, funded by NIH and biotechnology industry grants, focuses on developing novel therapeutics for bladder cancer treatment as well as comparative effectiveness research in urologic oncology. In the management of kidney and bladder cancer, he has special expertise in organ preservation and reconstructive surgery to maximize quality of life. Dr. McKiernan's research has been published in Cancer, Cancer Research, the Journal of Clinical Oncology, JAMA Oncology, Journal of Urology, Urologic Oncology, and Urology. He has authored and co-authored more than 220 scientific articles and book chapters on urologic cancer and related issues.For the past 10 years, he has directed a research team at Columbia University Medical Center investigating quality outcomes and effectiveness in urologic cancer surgery. He has served as the Vice Chairman for the AJCC TNM Staging Task Force, Co-Chair of the AUA Guidelines Panel on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, as well as on the American Board of Urology and Society of Urologic Oncology Examination Committees. In addition, Dr. McKiernan is the principal investigator of the NIH-funded clinical trials program of experimental therapeutics in bladder cancer at Columbia University/NYPH, which is investigating new agents for bladder preservation in patients whose cancer has recurred after standard therapy. In collaboration with researchers at Columbia's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, his team continues to develop new therapeutic strategies for managing bladder cancer. Dr. Mckiernan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC

    1545 Atlantic Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Schulman is a Urologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Schulman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    2510 30th Ave, 
    Long Island City, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Badani is a Urologist in Long Island City, New York. Dr. Badani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    2510 30th Ave, 
    Long Island City, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Mehrazin is a Urologist in Long Island City, New York. Dr. Mehrazin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    HMH - Urology - Hackensack

    360 Essex Street, Suite 403, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Stifelman is a Urologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Stifelman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), UPJ Obstruction, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Montgomery is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatitis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    New York University

    403 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Gelb is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Gelb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    New York University

    111 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Corcoran is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Corcoran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Vasectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Murray is an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Murray has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Leonard Glickman
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At East 58th Street

    110 East 58th Street, 10th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Glickman is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Glickman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Nephrectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Nephrectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Nephrectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Nephrectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Nephrectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Nephrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Nephrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Nephrectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Nephrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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