Dr. David Samadi’s Work History
Dr. David B. Samadi is a world-renowned urologist and a frontrunner in prostate cancer treatment and robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Certified by the American Board of Urology, he specializes as a urologic oncologist and robotic surgeon in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, while also caring for men with BPH, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, and prostatitis. His career spans leadership roles at several of New York’s most respected hospitals and has brought world-class care to patients at Prostate Cancer 911.
More Than 10,000 Prostatectomies Performed
Dr. Samadi has treated thousands of patients and has performed more than 10,000 robotic prostate surgeries. He frequently lectures and trains other urologists on the da Vinci robotic surgical system, which combines the accuracy of robotic movement with the surgeon’s experience, offering magnified vision, dexterity, and precision. He is one of very few urologic oncologic surgeons in the United States trained in all three primary approaches: open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
Career Highlights
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York
Early in his career, Dr. Samadi spent five years at Columbia Presbyterian, one of the nation’s leading hospitals, building his expertise in prostate cancer care.
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Samadi served as Chief of Robotic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
From 2013 to 2019, he served as Urologic Oncology Expert and Robotic Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he built a premier urology program and performed thousands of robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system and his SMART Surgery technique.
St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
Since July 2019, Dr. Samadi has been affiliated with St. Francis Hospital as Director of Men’s Health. There he treats patients with the latest technology, supported by a team of nurses, medical assistants, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and other professionals.
Professor, Lecturer, and Medical Author
Dr. Samadi is an international lecturer who has published in journals including Urologic Oncology, the Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the Journal of Robotic Surgery, and the World Journal of Urology. He is a member of the American Urological Association and the American Medical Association.
Training
- MD, Stony Brook School of Medicine, 1994
- Residency in General Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, 1996
- Residency in Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2000
- Fellowship in Urologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2001
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Henri Mondor Hospital, France, 2002
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Media and Public Health Education
Dr. Samadi has been featured in Forbes Magazine and on News 12, and was recognized in New York Magazine’s Best Doctors issue. He hosted Sunday Housecall on Fox News Channel for five years, continued his interviews with leading physicians on his Robotic Oncology YouTube channel, and launched the World Health News radio program on AM970, along with prostatecancer911.com to share health news and prostate cancer education.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Urologist in New York, 2018
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2013 and 2014
- Patient’s Choice Award, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013
- America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, 2009 through 2013
- New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors, 2012 and 2013
- America’s Top Doctors, 2008 through 2012
- New York Magazine Best Doctor, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015
- Community Partner Award, 2012
- Best Regional Hospitals New York, NY Urology, 2012 and 2013
- Most Compassionate Doctor, 2010, 2011, and 2013
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Samadi, call Prostate Cancer 911 at (212) 365-5000.
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Dr. Samadi’s Work History FAQs
Where does Dr. Samadi currently practice?
Dr. Samadi sees patients at Prostate Cancer 911 at 485 Madison Ave in Midtown Manhattan and has served as Director of Men’s Health at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York, since July 2019.
Was Dr. Samadi Chief of Robotic Surgery at Mount Sinai?
Yes. He served as Chief of Robotic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center from 2011 to 2013.
What did Dr. Samadi do at Lenox Hill Hospital?
From 2013 to 2019, he served as Urologic Oncology Expert and Robotic Surgeon and built a premier urology program.
How many prostate surgeries has Dr. Samadi performed?
Dr. Samadi has performed more than 10,000 robotic prostate surgeries.
Did Dr. Samadi host a television program?
Yes. He hosted Sunday Housecall on Fox News Channel for five years.
What awards has Dr. Samadi received?
His honors include Castle Connolly Top Doctors, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, New York Magazine Best Doctor, Patient’s Choice Award, and Most Compassionate Doctor.
How do I schedule with Dr. Samadi?
Call (212) 365-5000 or request an appointment.
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.
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