Overview
Franklin C. Lowe, MD, Professor of Urology and Vice-Chair of the Department, is also Director of Urologic Services, Jack D. Weiler Hospital. An expert in the treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the prostate, Dr. Lowe has published over 150 articles on multiple urological topics and has lectured extensively throughout the world. Prior to joining The Department of Urology at Montefiore, Dr. Lowe held faculty and leadership positions at Columbia University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and at St. Luke’s/ Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. A Graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Lowe obtained both his Medical and Masters of Public Health degrees from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internship and residency in Surgery and Urology at The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Lowe previously served as the Chairman of The American Urological Association’s Alternative Medicine Committee and as a member of the BPH Guidelines Committee.
Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urethral Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1250 Waters Place- Tower II, 9th Floor, Bronx, NY 10461
4234 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466
457 W 57TH Street, New York, NY 10019
4234 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466
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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NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester
Dr. Steven B. Brandes is a world-renowned expert and thought leader in urologic reconstructive surgery. He is currently Chief of Reconstructive Urologic Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Brandes joined New York-Presbyterian after 17 years at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where he served as Chief of the Section of Reconstructive Urology, Urology Residency Program Director, and Director of the Reconstructive Urology Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Brandes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urethral Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Hypospadias, Neurogenic Bladder, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.
Rajveer Purohit is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Purohit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urethral Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Vaginectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Lowe isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Advanced
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Lowe isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Lowe isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder StonesDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EmpyemaDr. Lowe isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.