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222 E 41st StNew York, NY 10017
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Summary
- I am a reconstructive urologist at NYU Langone Medical Center. I specialize in repair of the genitourinary tract after complications of trauma, surgery, and radiation. Operations I perform include urethroplasty, penile prosthesis, artificial urinary spincter, repair of ureteral strictures, fistula repair, and urinary diversions. I perform open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
Education & Training
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Urologic Reconstruction, Trauma, and Prosthetics, 2012 - 2013
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Urology, 2008 - 2012
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2008
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2006
- University of FloridaMS, Biomedical Engineering, 1998 - 2000
- University of FloridaBS, Materials Science Engineering, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
- NV State Medical License 2024 - 2027
- CT State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2006 - 2014
- TX State Medical License 2012 - 2014
- American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2006
- Phi Rho Sigma Award 2006
- Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship 1998
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Clinical Trials
- Buccal Mucosa Healing Trial With Tissue Matrix Placement Start of enrollment: 2017 Apr 10
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Outcomes Following Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty Gender Affirming Surgery With Urethral Lengthening: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study.Gaines Blasdel, Mang L Chen, Jens Berli, Geolani Dy, Daniel Dugi
Urology. 2025-08-06 - 1 citationsExploring the Incidence of Testicular Neoplasms in the Transgender Population: A Case Series.Elayna M Shanker, Qinghu Ren, Lee C Zhao, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, Fang-Ming Deng
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 2025-07-01 - Bridging the evidence gap in gender-affirming care: urgent research needs.Isabella Dolendo, Lee Zhao, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, Jennifer T Anger
BJU International. 2025-06-02
Journal Articles
- Transcorporal artificial urinary sphincter cuff placement is associated with increased risk of postoperative urinary retentionSmith PJ, Hudak SJ, Scott JF, Zhao LC, Morey AF, Can J Urol, 6/1/2013
- Impact of Increasing Prevalence of Minimally Invasive Prostatectomy on Open Prostatectomy Observed in the National Inpatient Sample and National Surgical Quality Impro...Hofer MD, Meeks JJ, Cashy J, Kundu S, Zhao LC, J Endourol, 1/1/2013
- Cost effectiveness of risk-stratified follow-up after urethroplasty: a decision analysisBelsante MJ, Zhao LC, Hudak, SJ, Lotan Y, Morey AF, J Urol, 1/1/2013
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Authored Content
- Minerva Urologica E Nefrologica 2018 June;70(3):231-41November 2018
Press Mentions
- Finding a Path in a Broken SystemJune 8th, 2022
- How Ben Got His PenisMay 10th, 2022
- Gender-Affirming Surgical Fellowships Gaining Steam in the U.S.June 21st, 2021
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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