2023 Highlights
Montefiore Einstein Urology
Raising the Bar in Research
and Patient Care
At Montefiore Einstein Urology, our continuous expansion and enhancement of urological services have marked another year of significant advancement.
We've launched a new program aimed at improving the lives of individuals with bladder control issues, which includes the comfort-focused option of sedated urodynamics testing. In pediatric urology, we have expanded our programs in robotic and complex reconstructive surgery and are soon to introduce pelvic floor rehabilitation. Our approach to prostate cancer care has evolved with the integration of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including transperineal ultrasound-guided biopsies and a focal ablation program utilizing High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and cryotherapy. These methods are designed to target cancer more precisely while reducing side effects. Complementing our clinical progress, the Montefiore Einstein Urology Research Laboratories have had a remarkable year, securing substantial NIH grant support— a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing urological health through breakthrough research.
DATA & STATISTICS
2023 by the numbers
36,913
face-to-face visits
2,439
televisits
5,602
office procedures
3,919
OR cases
Innovations and Achievements
Pioneering the future of treatment and care
Montefiore Urology has Joined the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC)
The Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC) is a network of clinical sites committed to providing the highest quality possible urologic care. As just the second site outside of Michigan, Montefiore Urology will soon host randomized clinical trials exploring stent omission after ureteroscopy and minimally invasive treatments for prostate cancer.
Kara L. Watts, MD Awarded Co-Chair of the American Urological Association Quality Improvement Summit
Kara L. Watts, MD, Attending Physician, Montefiore Einstein, Professor, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine has been elected as co-chair of the upcoming December AUA Quality Improvement Summit. The title of this year’s summit is “Tackling Telehealth: Improving Quality and Access by Integrating Virtual Care in Urology”.
Pediatric Urology Services Expand to Dobbs Ferry
Our pediatric urology program has expanded our clinical services into Westchester. We now offer surgery at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Dobbs Ferry. We have increased our clinic staff and now have 2 full-time RNs and 1 full-time LPN to support pediatric urology.
RESEARCH REVIEW
Improving care and outcomes through research
Clinical Trials
Advancing care through clinical trials
Montefiore Einstein Urology participates in both national and clinical trials, a selection of which are highlighted below.
CISTO – (actively recruiting)
Comparison of Intrasical Therapy to Surgical Treatment Options in High-risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer. This is a Multi-institutional Study Funded by PCORI Grant.
BOND 003
Study of CG0070 Given in Patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer, Unresponsive to Bacillus-Calmette-Guerin
SWOG 1802
Standard Systemic Therapy With or Without Definitive Treatment in Treating Participants with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A Study of TAR-200 in Combination With Cetrelimab Versus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Participants With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC) of the Bladder
A Study of TAR-200 in Combination With Cetrelimab and Cetrelimab Alone in Patricipants With Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder
EDRN Prostate MRI Biomarker Study
New roles & additions to our department
Whitney Clearwater, MD
Attending Physician, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Charbel Chalouhy, MD
Assistant Professor, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Michael Lipsky, MD
Assistant Professor, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Patient referrals
At Montefiore Einstein Urology, we know providing patients with the best possible care includes teamwork and trust. We work closely with our valued referring physicians to ensure open communication and reliable expertise.