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Dr. Lee Richstone, MD

Dr. Lee Richstone, MD

Urological Surgeon
110 E 58th St, 10th Fl, New York, NY
Lee Richstone, MD is the Chairman of Urology and Director of Urology Services for the Western Region. He is also Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and System Vice Chairman for Education for Northwell Health Urology. Dr. Richstone is Professor of Urology at The Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Richstone completed medical school at the Cornell University Medical College in New York City. There he won early acceptance into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the prestigious national medical honor society. He pursued his urologic training and chief residency at New York Presbyterian (Weill-Cornell) and Memorial Sloan Kettering hospitals. Dr. Richstone completed his fellowship training in urologic laparoscopic and robotic surgery and joined the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2007 as Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. He then served as Chief of Urology for the North Shore University Hospital, then Chief of Urology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, before assuming the role of Chairman of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Richstone is an internationally recognized urologic surgeon who has helped pioneer laparoscopic and robotic surgery for cancer of the prostate, kidney and bladder, as well as for various forms of urinary obstructions. He has over 90 peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international journals including The Journal of Urology, Urology, The British Journal of Urology, The Journal of Endourology, Cancer, and Cell.Dr. Richstone is a robotic surgery specialist having performed well over 1000 operations. This includes surgeries for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer and complex neobladder reconstructions completely robotically. His focus is on preserving urinary continence and sexual function.
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About Dr. Lee Richstone

Lee Richstone, MD is the Chairman of Urology and Director of Urology Services for the Western Region. He is also Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and System Vice Chairman for Education for Northwell Health Urology. Dr. Richstone is Professor of Urology at The Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Richstone completed medical school at the Cornell University Medical College in New York City. There he won early acceptance into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the prestigious national medical honor society. He pursued his urologic training and chief residency at New York Presbyterian (Weill-Cornell) and Memorial Sloan Kettering hospitals. Dr. Richstone completed his fellowship training in urologic laparoscopic and robotic surgery and joined the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in 2007 as Director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. He then served as Chief of Urology for the North Shore University Hospital, then Chief of Urology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, before assuming the role of Chairman of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Richstone is an internationally recognized urologic surgeon who has helped pioneer laparoscopic and robotic surgery for cancer of the prostate, kidney and bladder, as well as for various forms of urinary obstructions. He has over 90 peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international journals including The Journal of Urology, Urology, The British Journal of Urology, The Journal of Endourology, Cancer, and Cell.Dr. Richstone is a robotic surgery specialist having performed well over 1000 operations. This includes surgeries for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer and complex neobladder reconstructions completely robotically. His focus is on preserving urinary continence and sexual function.

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Areas of expertise

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Urine flow blockage
Endoscopy of the urethra and bladder
Male erectile dysfunction
Kidney and ureter procedures
Enlarged prostate
Transurethral surgery (TURP) for enlarged prostate
Urine flow blockage
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Male erectile dysfunction
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Office location

Northwell Smith Institute for Urology - Western
110 E 58th St, 10th Fl, New York, NY 10022
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Hospital affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Northern Westchester Hospital

Education and training

  • Medical School - Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Urology
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Urological Association

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • E. Darracott Vaughan Prize for Excellence in Urology (2000)
  • Ferdinand C. Valentine Urology Essay Prize – First Place (2005)
  • Weill-Cornell Distinguished House Officer Award (2005)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1760436497

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Dr. Lee Richstone's office is located at 110 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022.

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Dr. Lee Richstone frequently sees patients for Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Urological Surgery Consultation, and Urology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lee Richstone on their profile.

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Dr. Lee Richstone speaks English and Spanish.

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1 patients have reviewed Dr. Lee Richstone. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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