How to Choose the Right Robotic Surgeon for Your Prostate Health
Jul 25, 2024
Robotic prostate surgeons are multitalented specialists. They provide not only surgical services, such as robotic prostatectomy, but also other non-surgical treatment solutions for prostate health management, as well.
At David B. Samadi, MD, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Samadi and our team offer comprehensive prostate care. Dr. Samadi is both a surgeon and a board-certified urologist with an outstanding reputation for managing urological health challenges with the highest level of expertise.
As someone who treats enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and other conditions affecting the prostate using robotic surgery as well as non-surgical means, Dr. Samadi understands that when you’re facing prostate problems that require surgical intervention, it can be hard to know how to choose the best surgeon to handle your care.
Here, we demystify that selection process — and, hopefully, help you feel more confident about your treatment. Top factors to consider when choosing your robotic surgeon are:
Experience is crucially important when choosing your robotic surgery specialist. Ask how many patients with your condition your prospective surgeon has treated.
Another good question to ask is how many robotic surgeries your potential provider has completed. The higher the number, the better. For example, Dr. Samadi has performed over 7,000 successful robotic prostate surgeries.
High-level training is particularly important in choosing a robotic surgeon. Always make sure your potential surgeon is board-certified in the relevant area. With prostate health, the important certification to look for is urology, or, depending on the situation, oncology.
When your provider is board-certified, it means they’ve met specific advanced education and training requirements. In addition, board-certified providers must pass comprehensive exams in their areas of specialty.
Board certification means that your provider is a top-tier talent in their field and that they have a very robust and in-depth understanding of how to perform your procedure successfully.
Dr. Samadi is a board-certified urologist with additional fellowship training in robotic radical prostatectomy, so he’s at the highest levels in his field.
Robotic surgery is a highly innovative field, and it’s also constantly evolving. When you need expert care, you deserve a medical specialist who’s at the forefront of innovation. The more that techniques evolve, the less invasive they become — and the easier your recovery.
Dr. Samadi is widely known as an innovative surgeon. In fact, he developed his own unique approach to prostate surgery, the Samadi-Modified Advanced Robotic Technique (SMART). Many of our patients seek out Dr. Samadi because of his advanced insight, high level of innovation, and renown for unsurpassed patient care.
While training, certifications, and experience are all crucial, not every skilled surgeon has a matching reputation. You deserve both. Look for a surgeon who is respected and admired by both their colleagues and patients.
Dr. Samadi’s reputation is virtually unmatched among New York City’s robotic surgeons. He has decades of experience and has earned countless rave reviews from his patients over that time. Dr. Samadi earned additional fans through his book, The Ultimate MANual: Dr. Samadi’s Guide to Men’s Health and Wellness.
His colleagues highly respect him, reflected in the fact that he is a past chairman of the Society of Urologic Oncology. In addition, Dr. Samadi has appeared on lists for the Patient’s Choice Awards, Most Compassionate Doctor, New York Magazine Best Doctors, America’s Top Doctors For Cancer, and many others.
Flexibility is always an important factor in choosing physicians, especially when it comes to prostate health. There are a wide spectrum of techniques to manage conditions like enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, from office-based strategies to prostate removal surgery.
Dr. Samadi works with you. He’s empathetic and understanding, always taking the time to discuss your personal needs and goals. You work as a team with Dr. Samadi, ensuring you get the best possible results for your health and well-being.
There are options like the UroLift® System, GreenLight™ laser prostate surgery, robotic surgery techniques like TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate), and other treatments to consider. You can rest assured that Dr. Samadi is flexible and focused on your individual needs.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your prostate treatment needs, call our office today or connect with us online at your convenience. Dr. Samadi is in our Midtown Manhattan office Monday through Friday, and also sees patients once a week at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in East Hill, New York (Long Island).