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Philip T. Zhao is an expert in Endourology and Stone Disease, treating primarily adult patients. His interest in this specialty stems from personal experiences of observing family members suffer from complex stone conditions, prompting a dedication to compassionate care that prioritizes patient well-being. Dr. Zhao performs advanced surgical techniques such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopy to treat kidney stones and other urologic conditions. He has also pioneered minimally invasive surgical methods and conducts research focused on innovation in operative devices and surgical management of stone disease. Dr. Zhao has contributed numerous journal articles, abstracts, and videos to the field, regularly presenting his findings at national and international conferences, and is actively engaged in educating other urologists on percutaneous access techniques for PCNL. He holds positions as Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, leads the Urology Stone Program, and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Endourology.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine • New York, NY
Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in Urology.
Triad, HCC2, Perioperative Services • New York, NY
Leading surgical procedures in the Urology Stone Program.
Urology Stone Program, Tisch Hospital • New York, NY
Directing the Urology Stone Program operations and patient treatments.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.