International Patient Care by Dr. Samadi in New York, NY
As an internationally recognized robotic prostatectomy expert, Dr. David Samadi cares for many patients who travel to the United States for surgical care, and a large share of his patients live out of state or abroad. At Prostate Cancer 911, our team is dedicated to making the entire process seamless for you and your family, from the first records review to your final post-operative visit. Your surgical scheduler can even connect you with men from your country or region who have already had surgery with Dr. Samadi.
Your Dedicated International Concierge
Every international patient is assigned a concierge who will:
- Help with translation and communication. Our team speaks Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Farsi, and Greek, and arrangements can be made for other languages.
- Assist with completing forms and managing all necessary documentation.
- Provide hotel and air travel recommendations, as well as car and taxi services.
- Answer any questions about the travel process.
Before You Travel: Sending Your Records
Before you book travel, Dr. Samadi will review your medical records to confirm that surgery is the right choice. Helpful records include your PSA history, biopsy pathology report, and any MRI, CT, bone scan, or PSMA PET imaging. Learn more about what to send on our patient information page.
Planning Your Trip to New York
- Plan for 10 days: Patients should schedule a full 10 days in New York. Your concierge can help with air travel, hotels, and general questions.
- Surgery time: Robotic prostatectomy with Dr. Samadi takes approximately two hours. Learn about his SMART Surgery technique.
- Hospital: Surgery is performed at St. Francis Hospital. Your concierge can help arrange transportation to and from the hospital.
- Hospital stay: All robotic prostatectomy patients stay in the hospital for one night.
- Private rooms: St. Francis Hospital offers private rooms that allow a family member to stay with you. These requests must be made in advance through your surgical scheduler.
After Surgery
- You will have a catheter for about one week. It is removed at our office at 485 Madison Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022.
- Before flying home, you will have a final post-operative visit with Dr. Samadi.
- About five weeks after surgery, you will follow up with your local urologist for a consultation and PSA test. Please send the test results and follow-up notes to our office.
Enjoying New York During Recovery
Walking is encouraged after surgery to support recovery. Many international patients enjoy their time in the city by seeing a Broadway show, exploring Manhattan’s dining, and visiting New York’s many landmarks at a comfortable pace. Your concierge is happy to share recommendations.
Prepare for Your Surgery
For pre-operative guidelines and post-operative care, review our robotic prostatectomy surgical instructions. To begin planning your care, call Prostate Cancer 911 at (212) 365-5000.
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International Patient FAQs
Can international patients be treated by Dr. Samadi?
Yes. Dr. Samadi treats many patients from outside the United States, and each is assigned a concierge to help coordinate care and travel.
How long should I plan to stay in New York?
Patients should plan to spend a full 10 days in New York for surgery, recovery, catheter removal, and a final post-operative visit.
Where is the surgery performed?
Robotic prostatectomy is performed at St. Francis Hospital. Your concierge can help arrange transportation.
What languages does the team speak?
Our team speaks Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Farsi, and Greek, and arrangements can be made for other languages.
Can a family member stay with me in the hospital?
St. Francis Hospital offers private rooms that allow a family member to stay with you. Requests must be made in advance.
What follow-up is needed after I return home?
About five weeks after surgery, you will see your local urologist for a consultation and PSA test, and send the results and notes to our office.
How do I start the process?
Call (212) 365-5000 or request an appointment to begin your records review.
Schedule Your Consultation With NYC’s Leading Urologist
Take control of your health today. Whether you are seeking a second opinion or experiencing symptoms like hematuria, Dr. David Samadi and the team at Prostate Cancer 911 are here to provide world-class care in Midtown Manhattan.
Request an AppointmentOffice Location: 485 Madison Ave, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 365-5000