
Alex J Vanni MD
Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Surgery, UMass Chan Lahey Adjust Professor of Urology, Tufts University School of Medicine Director: Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
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41 Mall Rd# LaheyBurlington, MA 01805
Phone+1 781-744-2511
Fax+1 781-744-5429
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Summary
- Dr. Alex Vanni is a urologist based in Burlington, MA, with subspecialties in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus in 2004, followed by a series of residencies and a fellowship focused on urology and trauma and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Vanni is the Director at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center since 2011 and has expertise in conditions like bladder neck obstruction, hypospadias reconstruction, and peyronie's disease, among others. His research has been published in reputable journals, providing insight into various urologic conditions and treatments. Dr. Vanni was recognized as "Young Urologist of the Year" by the AUA in 2017 and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
- University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Trauma and Reconstructive Urology, 2010 - 2011
- Lahey ClinicResidency, Urology, 2006 - 2010
- Lahey ClinicResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2006
- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2004
- Princeton UniversityA.B., Molecular biology, 1994 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 2006 - 2027
- WA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
- American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Young urologist of the year American Urological Association (AUA) Young Urologists Committee (YUC), 2017
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Clinical Outcomes Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Response to Letter to the Editor on "Long-term Outcomes of Conservative Management for Lichen Sclerosus Urethral Stricture Disease".Anna Saltman, Alex Vanni
Urology. 2025-06-06 - 1 citationsLong-Term Outcomes of Conservative Management for Lichen Sclerosus Urethral Stricture Disease.Anna J Saltman, Michael Callegari, Tasneem Zaihra Rizvi, Alex J Vanni
Urology. 2025-05-12 - Reply by Authors.Ross Hengel, Alex Vanni, Brad Erickson, Sean Elliott, Ben Breyer
The Journal of Urology. 2025-05-01
Journal Articles
- Urethral Reconstruction with Rectal Mucosa Graft Onlay: A Novel, Minimally Invasive TechniqueLeonard N Zinman, Alex J Vanni, Drew A Palmer, Peter W Marcello, The Journal of Urology
Authored Content
- Insights into the Pathophysiology of Urethral Stricture Disease Due to Lichen Sclerosus: Comparison of Pathologic Markers in Lichen Sclerosus Induced Strictures Versus Non-Lichen Sclerosus Induced StricturesFebruary 2019
- Optimizing Outcomes in Urological Surgery: Pre-Operative Care for the Patient Undergoing Urologic Surgery or Procedure12/10/2018
Press Mentions
- Urethroplasty: Bulbospongiosus Sparing Dorsal Onlay Bulbar UrethroplastyMarch 1st, 2015
- Updates to Incontinence After Prostate Treatment: AUA/GURS/SUFU Guideline (2024)July 2nd, 2024
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Urologic Surgeons (GURS)Member
- Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS)Member
- Member
- Member
External Links
- Lahey Reconstructive Urologyhttp://www.lahey.org/ReconstructiveUrology/
- Trauma and Urologic Research Network of Surgeons (TURNS)http://www.turnsresearch.org/profile/alex-vanni
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