Bruce R. Gilbert
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Dr. Gilbert is a Professor of Urology at the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is also the Director of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at the Smith Institute for Urology of the Northwell Health System. Dr. Gilbert has authored over 100 publications and is recognized as an expert in Male Fertility and Urologic Ultrasound. He is passionate about Urologic education and has organized training programs in microsurgery and urologic ultrasound as well as lectured locally, nationally and internationally.Dr. Gilbert completed his medical degree in 1983 at Cornell University Medical College and Urology Residency at the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. Prior to that he completed a Doctorate (Ph.D.) at the New York Medical College followed by postdoctoral work in Renal Physiology supported by the New York Heart Association in the Department of Physiology at Cornell University Medical College.Dr. Gilbert s private practice for the past 28 years has specialized in male reproductive and sexual medicine and surgery including male prosthetic surgery. He is an experienced microsurgeon having performed over a 1000 microsurgical procedures including vasectomy reversals, microsurgical varicocele ligation and microsurgical testicular sperm retrieval. Dr. Gilbert is the Medical and Laboratory Director of New York Cryo, one of the few long term reproductive tissue banks for sperm, oocytes and embryos in the region. He has also gained national prominence for his use of Holistic approaches for the treatment of chronic Urologic problems.Dr. Gilbert is certified by the American Board of Urology and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. He is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He serves as a reviewer for many Urological, Reproductive Medicine and Complementary Medicine Journals.He is married with two children and four grandchildren. He enjoys golfing and is an instrument rated pilot.bgilbert@gmail.comhttp://www.brucegilbertmd.com.

Dr. Gilbert is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peyronie Disease, Spermatogenesis Arrest, Varicocele, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Weill Cornell Medicine Cornell University|New York Medical College

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Urology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Urology

Hospital Affiliations

Glen Cove Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
North Shore University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute for Urology at Lake Success
450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, Lake Success, NY 11042
Other Locations
Northwell Health Urology at the Center for Advanced Medicine
450 Lakeville Road, M41, Lake Success, NY 11042

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert is classified as an Distinguished expert for Peyronie Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Peyronie Disease, Spermatogenesis Arrest, and Varicocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

Does Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peyronie Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert accept my insurance?

Dr. Bruce R. Gilbert accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-734-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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