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Hani H. Rashid, M.D.

Hani H. Rashid, M.D.

Urology , Surgery , Cancer

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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-2838
Office (585) 424-6490
Fax (585) 424-1338

Locations

Urology

10 South Pointe Landing, Suite 130
Rochester, NY 14606

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Urology - Sawgrass

158 Sawgrass Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 230
Rochester, NY 14620

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About Me

The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring jo...
The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring joy to patients and their families every day.

My patients will find that I am energetic and charismatic. I love Rochester, which is one of my main reasons for moving back here. I also enjoy sports and the outdoors. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Cornell University in Ithaca, I went on to complete my medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by a residency in urology at Strong Memorial Hospital. I later obtained a fellowship in minimally invasive oncology and endourology at University of Minnesota.

I joined the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2006 and have also served as Director of Robotics at Highland Hospital since 2011. Since 2019, I have been Program Directory for the Urology Resident Program. My areas of expertise include robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal and ureteral cancers. I have taught courses nationally on robotic surgeries and am happy to provide my expertise to the Rochester Community

Conditions I Treat:

- Kidney cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Adrenal cancer
- Ureteral cancer
- Testicular cancer

Professional Background

The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring jo...
The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring joy to patients and their families every day.

My patients will find that I am energetic and charismatic. I love Rochester, which is one of my main reasons for moving back here. I also enjoy sports and the outdoors. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Cornell University in Ithaca, I went on to complete my medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by a residency in urology at Strong Memorial Hospital. I later obtained a fellowship in minimally invasive oncology and endourology at University of Minnesota.

I joined the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2006 and have also served as Director of Robotics at Highland Hospital since 2011. Since 2019, I have been Program Directory for the Urology Resident Program. My areas of expertise include robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal and ureteral cancers. I have taught courses nationally on robotic surgeries and am happy to provide my expertise to the Rochester Community

Conditions I Treat:

- Kidney cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Adrenal cancer
- Ureteral cancer
- Testicular cancer

Certified Specialties

Urology - American Board of Urology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Urology (SMD)

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Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Endourology/Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fairview University of MN Hospital and Clinic. 2005 - 2006

Residency, Urology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2005

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1999 - 2001

Education

MD | Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. 1999

Awards

Gerald P Murphy Fellow. 2006 - 2006

Unrestricted Yamanouchi Grant for Robotic Training. 2005 - 2005

Pfizer Scholar Award Recipient. 2004 - 2004

1st place, Clinical Research Award. 2004

1st place, Basic Science Presentation. 2003

3rd place, Clinical Award. 2002

Research

The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring jo...
The philosopher Maimonides wrote, "The physician should not treat the disease, but the patient who is suffering from it." Growing up, I watched my father, who was also a urologist here in Rochester, work hard to touch the lives of patients in need. I chose this field because I, too, want to bring joy to patients and their families every day.

My patients will find that I am energetic and charismatic. I love Rochester, which is one of my main reasons for moving back here. I also enjoy sports and the outdoors. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Cornell University in Ithaca, I went on to complete my medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by a residency in urology at Strong Memorial Hospital. I later obtained a fellowship in minimally invasive oncology and endourology at University of Minnesota.

I joined the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2006 and have also served as Director of Robotics at Highland Hospital since 2011. Since 2019, I have been Program Directory for the Urology Resident Program. My areas of expertise include robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal and ureteral cancers. I have taught courses nationally on robotic surgeries and am happy to provide my expertise to the Rochester Community

Conditions I Treat:

- Kidney cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Adrenal cancer
- Ureteral cancer
- Testicular cancer

Publications

Journal Articles

Multi-institutional validation of a Perfused Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy Procedural Simulation platform utilizing clinically relevant objective metrics of simulators (CROMS).

Ghazi A, Melnyk R, Hung AJ, Collins J, Ertefaie A, Saba P, Gurung P, Frye T, Rashid H, Wu G, Mottrie A, Costello T, Dasgupta P, Joseph J

BJU international.. 2020 September 16 Epub 09/16/2020.

Robot-assisted Synchronous Bilateral Nephrectomy for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: a Stepwise Description of Technique.

Gurung PMS, Frye TP, Rashid HH, Joseph JV, Wu G

Urology.. 2020 June 17 Epub 06/17/2020.

Transvesical versus Transabdominal - Which is the Best Approach to Bladder Diverticulectomy using the Single Port Robotic System?

Gurung PM, Witthaus M, Campbell T, Rashid HH, Ghazi AE, Wu G, Joseph JV

Urology.. 2020 May 20 Epub 05/20/2020.

Incorporation and Validation of Clinically Relevant Performance Metrics of Simulation (CRPMS) into a Novel Full-immersion Simulation Platform for Nerve-sparing Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy using Three-dimensional Printing and Hydrogel Molding Technology.

Witthaus MW, Farooq S, Melnyk R, Campbell T, Saba P, Mathews E, Ezzat B, Ertefaie A, Frye TP, Wu G, Rashid H, Joseph JV, Ghazi A

BJU international.. 2019 November 2 Epub 11/02/2019.

Clinical Proof-of-concept of a Novel Platform Utilizing Biopsy-derived Live Single Cells, Phenotypic Biomarkers, and Machine Learning Toward a Precision Risk Stratification Test for Prostate Cancer Grade Groups 1 and 2 (Gleason 3?+?3 and 3?+?4).

Albala D, Manak MS, Varsanik JS, Rashid HH, Mouraviev V, Zappala SM, Ette E, Kella N, Rieger-Christ KM, Sant GR, Chander AC

Urology.. 2019 February 124 :198-206. Epub 10/10/2018.

Quality Improvement in Cystectomy Care with Enhanced Recovery (QUICCER) study.

Baack Kukreja JE, Kiernan M, Schempp B, Siebert A, Hontar A, Dolan J, Noyes K, Dozier A, Ghazi A, Rashid HH, Wu G, Messing EM

BJU international.. 2017 January 119 (1):38-49. Epub 06/03/2016.

Effectiveness and safety of extended-duration prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in major urologic oncology surgery

Kukreja JE, Levey HR, Scosyrev E, Kiernan M, Berrondo C, McNamee C, Wu G, Joseph JV, Ghazi A, Rashid H, Dozier A, Messing EM.

Urol Oncol. 2015; : pii: S1078-1439.

Robotic management of genito-urinary injuries from obstetrical and gynecological operations: a multi-institutional report of outcomes

Gellhaus PT, Bhandari A, Monn MF, Gardner TA, Kanagarajah P, Reilly CE, Llukani E, Lee Z, Eun DD, Rashid H, Joseph JV, Ghazi AE, Wu G, Boris RS.

BJU Int. 2014; doi: 10.1111/bju.12785.

Robot-Assisted Transumbilical Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (R-LESS) Pyeloplasty: Technique and Perioperative Outcomes

Tobis S, Houman J, Thomer M, Rashid H, Wu G.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2013; 23(8):702-6.

Role of frozen section analysis of surgical margins during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a 2608-case experience

Kakiuchi Y, Choy B, Gordetsky J, Izumi K, Wu G, Rashid H, Joseph JV, Miyamoto H.

Hum Pathol. 2013; 44(8):1556-62.

Robotic repair of post-cystectomy ureteroileal anastomotic strictures: techniques for success

Tobis S, Houman J, Mastrodonato K, Rashid H, Wu G.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2013; 23(6):526-9.

Statin use and the risk of biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer after definitive local therapy: a meta-analysis of eight cohort studies

Scosyrev E, Tobis S, Donsky H, Wu G, Joseph J, Rashid H, Messing E.

BJU Int. 2013; 111(3 Pt B):E71-7.

Analysis of a large single-center experience with robot-assisted pyeloplasty

Tobis S, Venigalla S, Balakumaran K, Scosyrev E, Lloyd GL, Golijanin DJ, Joseph JV, Rashid H, Wu G.

Int J Urol. 2013; 20(2):230-4.

Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Analysis of the First 100 Cases From a Single Institution. Journal of Robotic Surgery

Tobis S, Venigalla S, Knopf J, Scosyrev E, Erturk E, Golijanin D, Joseph J, Rashid H, Wu G.

2012; 6(2): 139-147.

Identifying additional lymph nodes in radical cystectomy lymphadenectomy specimens

Gordetsky J. Scosyrev E. Rashid H. Wu G. Silvers C. Golijanin D. Messing EM. Yao JL.

Modern Pathology. 2012; 25(1): 140-4.

Robot-Assisted and Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy with Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging

Tobis S, Knopf J, Silvers C, Yao J, Rashid H, Wu G, Golijanin D.

Journal of Endourology. 2012; : 797-802.

Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging following Intravenous Indocyanine Green: Initial Clinical Experience with Open Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cortical Tumors

Tobis S, Knopf J, Silvers C, Wood R, Reeder J, Erturk E, Madeb R, Yao J, Singer E, Rashid H, Wu G, Messing E, Golijanin D.

Urology. 2012; 79(4): 958-964.

Juxtarenal Wilms Tumor in an Adolescent: Case Report

Gordetsky J, Katzman P, Rashid H.

Urology. 2012; .

Juxtarenal Wilms Tumor in an Adolescent: Case Report

Gordetsky J, Katzman P, Rashid H.

Urology. 2012; 80(4):922-4.

The Impact of Robotics on Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer and Resident Education in Rochester, New York

Madeb R, Golijanin D, Knopf JK, Kowalczyk J, Feng C, Rashid H, Wu G, Eichel L, Valvo JR.

J of Endourology. 2011; 25(4): 573-7.

"Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging for the Da Vinci Si Surgical System: Initial Clinical Experience With Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cortical Tumors"

Tobis S, Knopf J, Silvers C, Yao J, Rashid H, Wu G, Golijanin D.

Journal of Urology. 2011; 186(1): 47-52.

Single Incision Nephrectomy in an 8-year Old Child using Umbilical Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (U-Less)

Stoddard D, Marshall J, Wu G, Rashid H.

Canadian Journal of Urology. 2010; Vol 17 (1): 5226-8.

Transumbilical Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Nephrectomy (U-LESS): Initial Experience (Abstract)

Wu G, Marshall J, Golijanin D, Singer E, and Rashid H.

Journal of Endourology. 2009; Vol 23, Supp 1,: A233.

Marshall J, Gordetsky J, Singer E, Golijanin D, Rashid H, and Wu G.

Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh During Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Cystectomy

Tips for Intracorporeal Placement of Ureteral Stents (Abstract)

Marshall J, Cardin A, Rashid H, and Wu G.

J of Endourology. 2009; Vol 23, Supp 1: Page A316.

Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion: Initial Clinical Experience (Moderated poster and abstract)

Golijanin D, Singer E, Marshall J, Palapattu G, Rashid H, and Wu G.

J Urol. 2009; Volume 181, No.4, Supplement: p360.

The virtual reality transurethral prostatic resection trainer: evaluation of discriminate validity

Hani H Rashid, Kowalewski T, Oppenheimer P, Ooms A, Krieger JN, Sweet RM.

Journal of Urology. 2007; 177: 2283-6.

Prostate cancer disease-free survival after radical retropubic prostatectomy in patients older than 70 years compared to younger cohorts

Malaeb BS, Hani H Rashid, Lotan Y. Khoddami SM. Shariat SF. Sagalowsky AI. McConnell JD. Roehrborn CG. Koeneman KS.

Urologic Oncology. 2007; 25(4): 291-7.

Robotic Surgical Education: A systematic approach to training urology residents to perform robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Hani H Rashid, Leung YY, Rashid MJ, Oleyourryk G, Valvo JR, Eichel L.

Urology. 2006; 68(1): 75-9.

Bladder cancer: toward state of the art multidisciplinary molecular medicine

Hani H Rashid, Koeneman KS.

Urologic Oncology. 2006; 24(4): 322-3.

Anti-angiogenic and cytotoxic targeted systemic therapy for high-risk prostate cancer

Hani H Rashid, Nelson J, Koeneman KS.

Urologic Oncology. 2006; 24: 243-5.

Prostate cancer: Molecular approaches for detection and prognosis, and angiogenic therapeutic targets

Hani H Rashid, Koeneman KS.

Urologic Oncology. 2006; 24: 220-1.

Interstitial Cystitis Anti-Proliferative Factor (APF) as a cell-cycle modulator

Hani H. Rashid, Reeder JE, O'Connell MJ, Zhang CO, Messing EM, and Keay, SK.

BMC Urology. 2004; .

Testicular microlithiasis: A review and its association with testicular cancer

Hani H. Rashid, Weinberg E, Cos LR, Messing EM.

Urologic Oncology. 2004; 22(4): 285-9.

The role of mannitol in alleviating renal injury during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

JS Ogiste, Nejat RJ, Hani H. Rashid, Greene T, Gupta M.

Journal of Urology. 2003; 169: 875-877.

Time to normalization of serum testosterone levels (ST) after withdrawal of medical androgen deprivation therapy (MAD)

RJ Nejat, Hani H. Rashid, Bagiella E, Katz AE, Benson MC.

Journal of Urology. 2000; 164: 1891-94.

Books

Decision Making in Urology, 3rd edition (2004)

Chapter: Urethral Strictures in the Adult Male

Authors: Hani H. Rashid and Louis R. Cos

Publisher: BC Decker, Toronto 2004

Decision Making in Urology, 3rd edition (2004)

Chapter: Urethral Diverticulum in the Adult Female

Authors: Hani H. Rashid and Louis R. Cos

Publisher: BC Decker, Toronto 2004

Invasive Bladder Cancer (2004)

Chapter: Early Diagnosis and Screening

Authors: Melanie L. McNally, Hani H. Rashid, Edward M. Messing

Publisher: Oxford: Bladen Medical Publishing Limited 2004

Advances and Controversies in Genitourinary Oncology (2004)

Chapter: Improvement in Survival in Testis, Prostate and Bladder Cancer

Authors: Ralph Madeb, Hani H. Rashid, Edward M. Messing

Publisher: For publication. 2004

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