Dr. Ivan Colon, MD

Dr. Ivan Colon, MD

Urologist
500 W 181st Street, New York, NY
4.77
“I had a great experience very fast service very friendly staff the absolute best experience I have ever had in a medical office I recommend Dr. Colon highly!”
John M.July 14, 2025
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.77

Average wait time

4.50

Bedside manner

4.78
“I had a great experience very fast service very friendly staff the absolute best experience I have ever had in a medical office I recommend Dr. Colon highly!”
John M.July 14, 2025
“My appointment went very well and I am happy to say that Dr Colon was excellent. My only concern was the commute but it was easier than I had expected.”
Luis E R.May 16, 2025

About Dr. Ivan Colon

Dr. Ivan Colón is a skilled and experienced board-certified urologist. He served as Chief of Robotics and Advanced Laparoscopic Urology and Local Residency Program Director at New York Methodist Hospital. In addition, Dr. Colón served as Chief of Urology at University Hospital of Brooklyn and Vice Chairman of Urology at SUNY Downstate Medical School. Dr. Colón received his undergraduate degree and his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin. Post medical-school, Dr. Colón completed his Internship at Loyola Medical Center in Illinois. He then served as Chief Resident of Urology at Brookdale University, receiving the Outstanding Resident of the Year Award and the Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award. His Fellowship in laparoscopy and minimally invasive urological surgery was completed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California. Dr. Colón is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology. He has been recognized one of Castle Connolly’s Top doctors twice, has received the Patients’ Choice Award, and was inducted to the New York Methodist’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Colón’s areas of expertise include: da Vinci Robotic surgery, laparoscopy, endourology, stone and oncologic diseases, general and minimally invasive urology. He is an expert in robotics and minimally invasive treatment of Prostate, Adrenal and Kidney diseases (including cancer). He has been involved in research for many years and is co-founder of Brooklyn Urology Research Group (BURG) and continues to bring new and very exciting modalities of treatment to the New York area, including the technique of cryotherapy. Dr. Colón is fluent in Spanish.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Male erectile dysfunction
Kidney stone disease
Enlarged prostate
Acute urinary tract infection
Endoscopy of the urethra and bladder
Male erectile dysfunction
Kidney stone disease
Enlarged prostate
Acute urinary tract infection

Office locations

New York Health (1 of 3)
500 W 181st Street, New York, NY 10033
New York Health (2 of 3)
7819 Bay Pkwy, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11214
New York Health (3 of 3)
175 Remsen St, Ste 1225, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Brooklyn

Board certifications

  • American Board of Urology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
  • Brookdale University, Residency in Urology
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Endourology
  • Loyola University Medical Center (Internship)

Professional memberships

  • American Urological Association
  • American Urological Association, New York

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Dr. Ivan Colon Received The Outstanding Resident of The Year Award and The Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award
  • Dr. Ivan Colon has Been Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors Twice, has Received The Patients’ Choice Award, and was Inducted to The New York Methodist’s Hall of Fame

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1366446825

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
4.78
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My experience was great. I was surprised by the good treatment and the Doctor was super friendly as were his assistants
Verified patient
Mi experiencia fue muy buena desde que llegué fui atendida por la secretaria y en menos de 5 minutos ya me atendio el doctor.
Verified patient
Very pleasant conversation about my needs, prescriptions I actually have and what I’m going to take just for me to get better
Verified patient
Explained everything. Answered all my questions. Made me feel comfortable and confident in his decisions. Highly recommend.
Dr. Colon is Amazing! He is very professional, makes you feel welcome, comfortable and gives clear precise information.
Verified patient
The wait time was over a hour after I completed documents online. I had to remind staff I've been waiting 1 hour
Verified patient
Dr. Colon was professional, efficient, and clear. Wait time was minimal. Staff was friendly and helpful. Well done.
Staff and doctor were very personable, wait time was a killer - over an hour to be seen ??
Verified patient
Dr. Colon is the guy to go to for Men of a certain age. He totally gets it and in it with you. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Highly intelligent and professional. He and his assistant, are very thorough, too. You will be in excellent hands.
Very nice and very helpful educated me on the problem I was having and showed me different ways to go about It
Verified patient
Great experience - well choreographed staff, informed doctor - exactly what was needed
Verified patient
Dr. Colon is a great doctor. He is very knowledgeable and understands his patients very well
Verified patient
Dr. Colon was clear as to what may be going on, his staff was very helpful and understanding.
Verified patient
Great Staff and the Doctor got a 5 star rating from me! Their service was well exceptional!!
Verified patient
Dr. Colon and his team were very informative and insightful. I highly recommend his care.
Verified patient
Visit with the doctor was patient and informative. Took the time to discuss the questions i had
Down to earth, efficient, and overall a really great provider. I would absolutely recommend.
Verified patient
He was very warm , informative, thorough and very professional . I highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Dr Zoltans np Olivia was amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional
Verified patient
Absolutely wonderful physician, would recommend to anyone who needed this kind of care
Verified patient
The doctor give you all the details and attention that you deserve.short waiting.
Verified patient
Doctor Colon is amazing doctor is a expert,I would definitely recommend him.
Verified patient
Very fast! Seen exactly at the time of my appointment. Highly recommend!
Too much paper work for the first time,after that the waiting is not long.
Verified patient
Very helpful and attentive. I was seen within 10 minutes of my appt. time.
Verified patient
Friendly staff, short waiting time, and great customer service
Verified patient
Doctor Colon is very helpful, polite, and informative!
Verified patient
Very professional , and explained everything clearly .
Very good doctor and reception. Highly recommended
Verified patient
Great man, knew what the problem was straight away.
Verified patient
I had a great experience very fast service very friendly staff the absolute best experience I have ever had in a medical office I recommend Dr. Colon highly!
Verified patient
My appointment went very well and I am happy to say that Dr Colon was excellent. My only concern was the commute but it was easier than I had expected.
Verified patient
Great very knowledgeable doctor.
Verified patient
Great!
Verified patient
Very good
Verified patient
Great doctor
Verified patient
Wish they were on MyChart! I still haven’t gotten test results back. The actual appointment was quick and no frills. I had my prostate examined and not too pleasantly
Great
Verified patient
Fast service, doctor with grate knoledge
Verified patient
Dr Colon was great. He received us well, very pleasant, patient, answered all my questions, informed me of what to expect on future visit, he was even funny. A great thing was that he speaks Spanish, which definitely put me at ease! He is truly an asset to this facility. Muchas gracias, Dr Colon.
Verified patient
Great Experience and very informative
Verified patient
Great Doctor. He and his staff listened and created a plan while I was there. Follow up appointment is in one week to bring this to fruition. Go back in two months to check progress and adjust if needed. Issue is being solved
Verified patient
The waiting time was very short, it doesn't look like a Washington Heights clinic, excellent customer service, good attention and very professional, the doctor's assistant showed a lot of knowledge and above all they listen to the patient.
Verified patient
Excelente
Verified patient
The staff was friendly. Though the waiting room full of people, it seemed to be being handled. Dr Colon and Angela, his assistant, were very nice
Verified patient
Great Doctor highly recommend
Verified patient
Nice office, bedside manner was great.
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Very nice experience
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Which hospital is Dr. Ivan Colon affiliated with?

Dr. Ivan Colon is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

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Where is Dr. Ivan Colon's office located?

Dr. Ivan Colon has 3 office locations, including in Brooklyn and New York, view full addresses on Dr. Colon's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ivan Colon have?

Dr. Ivan Colon is certified by American Board of Urology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ivan Colon?

Dr. Ivan Colon frequently sees patients for Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urological Surgery Consultation, and Urology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ivan Colon on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Ivan Colon speak?

Dr. Ivan Colon speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Ivan Colon in reviews?

331 patients have reviewed Dr. Ivan Colon. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 4.78/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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