Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt
Overview
Dr. Bhatt is a fellowship-trained, minimally invasive robotic surgeon and endourologist who specializes in the management of patients with a variety of urologic diseases. He is board-eligible in urology by the American Board of Urology and a member of the American Urological Association. He has specialty interest in the treatment of urologic cancers, including cancers of the prostate, bladder and kidneys via minimally invasive surgery and the most up-to-date research. Dr Bhatt offers surgery to remove kidney tumors while preserving the healthy kidney, performs robotic prostatectomies with a focus on preserving sexual function and urinary continence, and offers cystectomies in patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer. He regularly collaborates with medical and radiation oncologists to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care, making sure to guide patients through complex medical decision-making. As an endourologist, he also has extensive expertise in the management of patients with complex and recurrent kidney stones. Dr. Bhatt uses a multi-faceted approach that emphasizes both prevention via focused dietary recommendations and medications, as well as performing a variety of surgical interventions to treat existing stones. He offers both advanced laser lithotripsy and “tube-less” percutaneous removal of large kidney stones. Dr. Bhatt is also one of a few urologists in the area who was trained to perform enucleations of the prostate for those who suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dr. Bhatt has published numerous peer-reviewed articles related to urologic cancers, kidney stones and health services research in various academic journals, and has presented research at regional and national urologic conferences. He received his medical degree at Drexel University, completed a five-year residency in urology at Albany Medical Center, and finished a combined two-year minimally invasive robotics and endourology fellowship at Brown University. During that time, he also received his Masters in Public Health, focusing on health services research. He currently practices with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Prior to joining AMG, Dr. Bhatt served as a urologist in Newport and Providence, RI. He is fluent in English and Gujarati.
His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer and Prostate Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
33 Overlook Road, Suite 301, Summit, NJ 07901
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Dr. Bhatt 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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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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John Sfakianos is a Urologist in Astoria, New York. Dr. Sfakianos is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Sfakianos is currently accepting new patients.
Urology – East 68th, Starr 900
Douglas Scherr is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Scherr is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Scherr is currently accepting new patients.
Sidney Kimmel Center For Prostate And Urologic Cancers
Jonathan Coleman is a Urologist in New York, New York. Dr. Coleman is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt?
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Is Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt a top-rated expert for Bladder Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt is classified as an Experienced expert for Bladder Cancer, 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. Vikas S. Bhatt specialize in?
While Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt accept my insurance?
Dr. Vikas S. Bhatt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-522-5045 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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