In the past, medical textbooks described the typical person unlucky enough to develop a kidney stone as a white, middle-aged, obese man who eats an unhealthy diet and doesn’t drink enough fluids. Those books may need an update.
Dr. David Shusterman at NY Urology with locations in both Forest Hills and Midtown East, New York City, New York is a board certified urologist who specializes in compassionate urological treatment. Dr. Shusterman started his career specialty in urology in July 1999 as a surgical resident at a number of prestigious facilities including University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospital. In 2002, he continued his studies as a urology resident treating patients at a number of fine medical centers including Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. In June 2006, he became the urology chief resident at those same institutions.
Dr. Shusterman provides expert diagnoses and treatments for patients with kidney stones including:
Today, Dr. Shusterman is the Medical Director of urology at one of the most innovative practices in the state of New York. When he is not in the office seeing patients, Dr. Shusterman teaches urology to up and coming physicians. He serves as a urology expert witness for the legal community and writes progressive medical articles for industry journals. Dr. Shusterman often is recognized by his peers as one of the most compassionate urology specialists in the field.
Dr. David Shusterman at NY Urology with locations in both Forest Hills and Midtown East, New York City, New York is a board certified urologist who specializes in compassionate urological treatment. Dr. Shusterman started his career specialty in urology in July 1999 as a surgical resident at a number of prestigious facilities including University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospital. In 2002, he continued his studies as a urology resident treating patients at a number of fine medical centers including Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. In June 2006, he became the urology chief resident at those same institutions.
Dr. Shusterman provides expert diagnoses and treatments for patients with kidney stones including:
Today, Dr. Shusterman is the Medical Director of urology at one of the most innovative practices in the state of New York. When he is not in the office seeing patients, Dr. Shusterman teaches urology to up and coming physicians. He serves as a urology expert witness for the legal community and writes progressive medical articles for industry journals. Dr. Shusterman often is recognized by his peers as one of the most compassionate urology specialists in the field.
Dr. Shusterman's article has been featured front page on the NY Post. Read the full article below!
For years, patients have been sent out to do imaging instead of doing it same day. That means results are instant and diagnosis is made quickly and we can start treatment right away without multiple visits. This saves time and money and can diagnosis stones right away without the need for radiation.
Through this and other services, we can instantly find out on the first visit the general parameters of the urine flow. It is our version of the EKG. We measure the speed and volume of your flow and the wave curve of the urine flow. We then check the residual urine in the bladder. All these tests are completely non-invasive and the results are given to you the same day.
Through a holistic approach to medicine, I try viewing each patient as a whole rather than a single symptom to be treated. I check PSA, Testosterone, complete blood count, kidney function testing and sexually transmitted disease testing in order to get the correct diagnosis. Your health deserves proper care and attention and I’m able to provide. The testing is posted to a patient portal that you can check at anytime.
Dr. Shusterman has been featured in numerous newspapers commenting on mens health and industry trends, follow the links below to learn more.
In the past, medical textbooks described the typical person unlucky enough to develop a kidney stone as a white, middle-aged, obese man who eats an unhealthy diet and doesn’t drink enough fluids. Those books may need an update.
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"Been going here for a few months now and am happy with my decision. Amazing doctors, amazing staff. They know how to make a guy feel good about himself again."
"Love the docs here, they really know how to keep things fun and easy even when you're not in the best of moods."
"Dr. Shusterman is one of the best doctors in Manhattan. I found him on Aetna website as he had 5/5 star reviews there! I completely agree."
"...I went to Dr. Shushterman and he treated me right away with sound treatment that eliminated the stone."