
Alex J Vanni MD
Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Surgery, UMass Chan Lahey Adjunct Professor of Urology, Tufts University School of Medicine Director: Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery at Lahey Clinic
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41 Mall Rd# LaheyBurlington, MA 01805
Phone+1 781-744-8762
Fax+1 781-744-5429
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Summary
- Dr. Alex J. Vanni is an internationally recognized expert in reconstructive urologic surgery and a Professor of Urology at the Lahey Clinic, where he serves as Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of complex urethral stricture disease and advanced male genitourinary reconstruction, with a focus on restoring urinary function and improving long-term quality of life through precise, evidence-based surgical care. He completed a fellowship in reconstructive urology and brings over 20 years of surgical experience to every case. As Past President of the Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS) and a member of the Board of Directors for the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), he is actively advancing the field through multicenter research, surgical education, and the development of national standards in reconstructive urology. His clinical outcomes reflect a commitment to technical excellence, patient safety, and durable long-term results.
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
FL State Medical License 2026 - Present
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
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Lahey Clinic’s Meaningful Use Reporting Tool, Lahey Clinic Foundation Inc, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Clinical Outcomes Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Associations between circulating sex hormones and anterior urethral stricture disease.Lola P Lozano, Yi Luo, Wade R Gutierrez, Alithea N Zorn, Benjamin N Breyer
Translational Andrology and Urology. 2026-07-31 - Optimizing recovery An opioid-free pathway for reconstructive urology.Samantha Freeman, Michael Callegari, Rachel Mann, Alex Vanni
Canadian Urological Association Journal = Journal De L'association Des Urologues Du Canada. 2026-07-01 - 1 citationsRobotic buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty: a contemporary multi-institutional experience.Dhruv Puri, Anh T Nguyen, Kian Ahmadieh, David Canes, Shawn Grove
World Journal of Urology. 2026-06-27
Journal Articles
- Urethral Reconstruction with Rectal Mucosa Graft Onlay: A Novel, Minimally Invasive TechniqueAlex 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
- Alex J. Vanni, MDhttps://alexvannimd.com
- Lahey Reconstructive Urologyhttps://www.lahey.org/services/urology/reconstructive-surgery
- Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS)http://www.turnsresearch.org/profile/alex-vanni
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