Urology

Director: Gerald J. Wang, MD

The Division of Urology at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) offers the community the most sophisticated, high-quality urological care available anywhere today.  The department’s staff includes a growing team of full-time physicians as well as voluntary attending surgeons.

We are also proud to offer the community state-of-the-art robotic surgery using the newest da Vinci® robotic system.  Our robotic surgeons have expertise in the surgical management of prostate, kidney and bladder cancers, including robotic prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy, and robotic cystectomy with urinary diversion.  With more precise instrumentation and superior 3-dimensional visualization and magnification, robotic surgery enables more precise tissue handling in a minimally invasive fashion.  For patients, this translates into superior results with decreased postoperative pain and fewer side-effects from surgery.

Advantages of Robotic Surgery

Robotic Treatment Options for Urological Conditions

• In patients with prostate cancer, the da Vinci robot can be used to perform robotic radical prostatectomy to remove the prostate.  The vastly superior magnification and visualization help the robotic surgeon to remove the prostate successfully while minimizing the impact on functional outcomes such as urine control and erections. 
• Robotic surgery can be used in cases of bladder cancer to remove the bladder.  
• For patients with kidney cancer, robotic surgery can be used to remove the cancerous portion of the kidney while sparing the areas of normal kidney tissue. 

More Information About Robotic Surgery at New York Hospital Queens 

In addition to laparoscopic and robotic surgery for urologic cancers, our staff has expertise in the management of the full spectrum of urologic diseases, ranging from urinary stone disease, to benign prostate enlargement, to male and female urinary incontinence.

What Services Are Offered?

• Evaluation of men for PSA screening and men with an elevated PSA test
• Evaluation and treatment of blood in the urine
• Evaluation and treatment of benign prostate conditions
• Evaluation and treatment of kidney, bladder and ureteral stones
• Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence
• Evaluation and treatment of male sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction
• Evaluation and treatment of male causes of infertility
• Evaluation and treatment for vasectomy
• Evaluation and treatment for complex urinary tract infections
• Evaluation and treatment of urinary obstruction and hydronephrosis

Which Insurances Are Accepted?

We accept most insurance plans. For questions about hospital and physician participation in a specific insurance plan, please call our office at 718-445-0220. To obtain accurate information pertaining to individual insurance coverage, please check with the insurance carrier to discuss benefits prior to an appointment. 

How Do I Get an Appointment?

Appointments are made with the assistance of our administrative staff at 718-445-0220.  For patients that require language assistance, a broad range of language interpretation is available.

Who Do I Call for a Consultation?

Gerald J. Wang, M.D.
Director, Division of Urology
Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Patients should call (718) 445-0220
Physicians should call (718) 670-1097

Where is this Service Offered?

At the Hospital: 
56-45 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355

Learn More About Dr. Gerald Wang

Fact Sheet on Urology Program