For men who refuse to compromise on their health, the journey to a cancer-free life often leads to Long Island. While many choose local hospitals for convenience, those seeking the world’s most experienced hands travel to see Dr. David Samadi. As the Director of Men’s Health at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Roslyn, New York, Dr. Samadi has established Long Island as a premier global destination for advanced robotic urology.
Why Long Island is the Destination for Excellence
The choice of where to have your surgery is just as important as the choice of who performs it. Dr. Samadi operates out of the prestigious St. Francis Hospital, a world-class institution consistently ranked among the best in the nation for surgical excellence and patient safety.
- High-Volume Expertise: Dr. Samadi has performed over 10,000 successful robotic prostatectomies. In the surgical world, volume equals precision. His mastery of the da Vinci robotic system ensures that every movement is calculated to protect your quality of life.
- The SMART Advantage: Patients travel from across the country to access the SMART (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique). By approaching the prostate from the “inside out,” Dr. Samadi avoids damaging the delicate nerves and support structures, leading to 97% continence rates and rapid recovery of sexual function.
- Dedicated Surgical Center: St. Francis Hospital provides a state-of-the-art environment specifically equipped for complex robotic procedures, offering a level of nursing care and post-operative support that is second to none.
A Seamless Concierge Journey
We understand that traveling for surgery can feel overwhelming. To ensure your focus remains entirely on healing, Dr. Samadi’s office provides a white-glove concierge experience for all traveling patients.
- Virtual Consultation
Your journey begins from the comfort of your home. Dr. Samadi and his team offer telehealth consultations via Zoom to review your PSA levels, MRI scans, and biopsy results. This allows for a definitive surgical plan to be established before you ever book a flight.
- Expert Coordination
Once you decide to move forward, a dedicated surgical scheduler will manage your itinerary. For international patients, we provide official medical letters to assist with travel documentation and visas.
- Premium Accommodations
The Roslyn and East Hills areas of Long Island offer beautiful, quiet environments for recovery. Our concierge team can recommend luxury hotels and suite-style accommodations—such as the Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn—that are minutes away from St. Francis Hospital, ensuring your family stays in comfort while you heal.
The Recovery Timeline: Speed and Precision
One of the primary reasons patients choose Dr. Samadi is the efficiency of the procedure and the speed of the recovery.
- Efficient Surgery: A SMART prostatectomy typically takes under 90 minutes, significantly reducing the time spent under anesthesia.
- Short Hospital Stay: 99% of Dr. Samadi’s patients are discharged within 24 hours of their procedure.
- Rapid Travel Clearance: Most out-of-state patients are cleared to fly home just 7 days after surgery, once the catheter is removed during a follow-up visit at the East Hills office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I travel to Long Island instead of staying in Manhattan?
While Dr. Samadi sees patients in his Manhattan office, he chooses to perform his surgeries at St. Francis Hospital in Long Island because of its specialized surgical infrastructure and world-renowned reputation for patient outcomes.
How soon can I fly home?
Most patients can safely fly within 7 to 8 days post-op. We recommend an aisle seat to allow for occasional walking during the flight to maintain circulation.
Will my local doctor be kept in the loop?
Yes. Dr. Samadi maintains a collaborative relationship with your local primary care physician or urologist, ensuring all pathology reports and follow-up guidelines are shared for your long-term care.
Don’t Settle for Local Convenience—Choose Global Excellence
Your future depends on the precision of your surgeon. Join the thousands of men who have found their cure with Dr. David Samadi on Long Island.
Contact the Samadi Robotics Center:
- Surgeon: Dr. David Samadi
- Website: roboticoncology.com
- Phone: 212-365-5000
- Long Island Address: 2200 Northern Blvd, Suite 120, East Hills, NY 11548
- Surgery Site: St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, Roslyn, NY
212-365-5000