Dr. Michael J. Schwartz
Overview
Michael J. Schwartz, MD, is Chief of Urology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Director of Urology Services for Northwell Health's Central Region. Dr. Schwartz specializes in minimally invasive procedures to treat prostate cancer. He has vast experience in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, evolving surgical techniques over time to minimize treatment-related side effects. For qualifying prostate cancer patients, Dr. Schwartz also offers focal ablation therapies, using sophisticated image guidance and focal tissue ablation to eradicate prostate cancer with few side effects. He has additional expertise in urologic oncology and surgery to treat kidney, bladder, adrenal and testicular cancers. Becoming a doctor always felt natural to me, Dr. Schwartz says. I was always interested in helping others, and urology is a wonderful blend of both medical and surgical care, allowing for the development of long-term relationships with my patients. Dr. Schwartz earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and pursued his residency training in urology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell. He received his fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz values a team-based approach to care, working with radiologists, pathologists and medical oncologists to create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. He also carefully listens to patients to meet their unique goals and preferences. In addition to treating prostate cancer, Dr. Schwartz is a pioneer in prostate cancer diagnosis. He was an early adopter of transperineal biopsy-which eliminates the infection risk associated with the prior transrectal method-and helped the Smith Institute of Urology transition to using that approach for all patients requiring prostate biopsy across Northwell Health. His research focuses on both diagnostics and treatment of prostate cancer, and he is involved with several clinical trials for focal therapy. He is a member of the American Urological Association and Society of Urologic Oncology. He is Associate Professor of Urology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. For Dr. Schwartz, one of the best parts of his job is getting to know his patients. I have the privilege of seeing their humanity, learning about their lives and discovering what's important to them, he says. Their experiences inspire me every day.
Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.
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Locations
450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, Lake Success, NY 11042
1000 Northern Boulevard, Suite 120, Great Neck, NY 11021
450 Lakeville Road, M41, Lake Success, NY 11042
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schwartz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
William Atallah is an Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Atallah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Stones, Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success
Zeph Okeke, MD is a board certified urologic surgeon specializing in endourology, minimally invasive surgery and laparoscopy. He is known for developing and being the principal investigator of the novel S.T.O.N.E. classification system for kidney stones.His expertise is in using minimally invasive techniques for the management of complex kidney and ureteral stone disease, and urothelial cancers (transitional cell carcinoma) of the kidney and ureter. He also has special interest and expertise in Holmium and Thulium laser enucleation (HOLEP and ThuLEP) for enlarged prostates (BPH).In addition to treating patients and conducting research, Dr. Okeke serves as co-director of the Smith Institute for Urology endourology and laparoscopy fellowship training programs. He lectures at the American Urological Association s annual meetings and is frequently invited to speak before the World Congress of Endourology. A mentor and teacher, Dr. Okeke also serves as a surgeon and lecturer for live surgical demonstration courses at various international meetings.Dr. Okeke earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City. He completed his Urology residency and served as Chief Resident in the Department of Urology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons.Dr. Okeke's research interest includes surgical outcomes of kidney stone patients, grading and characterizing complex kidney stones to guide surgery and counseling with respect to outcomes. He has published in leading journals and textbooks including the Smith's Textbook of Endourology, Journal of Urology, Urology and Cancer.He is the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award at the North Shore LIJ Health System. Dr. Okeke also received the prestigious Arnold P. Gold Foundation Teaching Award for Humanism and Excellence in Teaching. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons awarded its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Okeke for medical student teaching during his residency. Dr. Okeke is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Stones. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Horseshoe Kidney, Bladder Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bladder CancerDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- BoilsDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- FolliculitisDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Experienced
- Bacterial ProstatitisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Prostatitis.
- BalanitisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Balanitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.