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Lee C. Zhao, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Director of Male Reconstructive Surgery at NYU Langone Health System. He specializes in Reconstructive Genitourinary Surgery and Gender Affirming Surgery, offering treatments for urethral stricture, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Zhao has extensive experience performing reconstructive procedures, having trained in urologic reconstructive surgery and performed numerous surgeries aimed at enhancing patients' quality of life. He collaborates with the Transgender Surgery Services team to deliver gender-affirming surgical care, utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques such as the da Vinci® robotic system. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition, including an award for his study on laparoscopic robotic surgery. Furthermore, he is actively involved in research through the Trauma Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS), working towards improving surgical outcomes and patient safety. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Zhao is a prolific author, having published numerous articles on trauma, urologic reconstruction, and surgical outcomes.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine • New York, NY
Specializes in reconstructive genitourinary surgery and gender affirming surgery.
Tisch Hospital • New York, NY
Oversees the male reconstructive surgery unit and ensures quality patient care.
Transgender Reconstructive Surgery Program, NYU Langone Health System • New York, NY
Leads the program offering surgical options for transgender patients.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.