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David P. Gentile, M.D.

David P. Gentile, M.D.

Urology, Surgery

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Locations

Urology

10 South Pointe Landing, Suite 130
Rochester, NY 14606

Urology - Sawgrass

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

About Me

Dr. Gentile has been a respected member of the region's medical community for over 20 years and is certified by the American Board of Urology. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Urology and is Chief of the Division of Urology at Highland Hospital.

Dr. Gentile practices general adult u...
Dr. Gentile has been a respected member of the region's medical community for over 20 years and is certified by the American Board of Urology. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Urology and is Chief of the Division of Urology at Highland Hospital.

Dr. Gentile practices general adult urology and he has focused his practice in the area of male urology.

Dr. Gentile's areas of clinical interest include:
•Male Sterilization (vasectomy)
o Dr. Gentile is one of the highest volume performers of vasectomy or male sterilization in Monroe County
•Male Sexual Dysfunction (Erectile Dysfunction, both medical and surgical management)
o Dr. Gentile is one of the largest volume implanters of urologic prosthetics for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in New York State.
•Peyronie's Disease (penile curvature)
o Dr. Gentile was the first urologist in Monroe County to employ Xiaflex in the management of penile curvature refractory to other treatments
•Premature Ejaculation
•Low Libido (Low Sex Drive)
•Low Testosterone (Male Menopause)
•Healthy Male Aging
•Male Urinary Incontinence (Medical and Surgical Management)
•Dr. Gentile is one of the region's largest volume implanters of urologic prosthetics for the treatment of male urinary incontinence
•Prostate Cancer (Specializing in Prostate Brachytherapy)
•Dr. Gentile has helped to introduce HDR (High Dose Rate) brachytherapy to Monroe County and Western New York
•BPH (Medical and Surgical Management)

Dr. Gentile believes in a multifaceted approach to treating many urologic diseases, emphasizing and preserving quality of life where feasible.

"If surgery can be avoided, it is best avoided. If surgery is indeed necessary, however, it should be performed in a minimally invasive fashion, preserving, to the extent possible, a patient's native, normal anatomy."

Professional Background

Dr. Gentile received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania . He completed his internship in surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his residency in urology at Strong Memorial Hospi...
Dr. Gentile received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania . He completed his internship in surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his residency in urology at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Certified Specialties

Urology - American Board of Urology

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Urology - Department of Urology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Urology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1987 - 1992

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1986 - 1987

Education

MD | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. 1986

Awards

Robert S. Davis Resident Teaching Award. 2015

Publications

Journal Articles

Building a High-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy Program With Real-Time Ultrasound-Based Planning: Initial Safety, Quality, and Outcome Results.

Zhang H, Kang S, Ali N, Baran A, Bylund K, Gentile D, Previte G, Matloubieh A, Gray A, Marou N

Advances in radiation oncology.. 2020 5 (3):388-395. Epub 02/21/2020.

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele in infancy.

Gentile DP, Rabinowitz R, Hulbert WC

Urology.. 1998 May 51 (5A Suppl):20-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Multiple molecular weight forms of immunoreactive alpha-inhibin in human seminal plasma.

Sluss PM, Gentile DP, Ewing JF, Schoen SR, Cockett AT, Martin KA, Schneyer AL

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism.. 1993 February 76 (2):476-83. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pulmonary embolism from left subclavian vein thrombus following suprapubic prostatectomy.

Gentile DP, Cos LR, Ouriel K

Urology.. 1992 July 40 (1):55-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

The effect of varicocelectomy on testicular volume in 89 infertile adult males with varicoceles.

Gentile DP, Cockett AT

Fertility and sterility.. 1992 July 58 (1):209-11. Epub 1900 01 01.

Varicocelectomy: effect on fertility.

Gentile DP, Cockett AT

Advances in experimental medicine and biology.. 1991 286 :289-93. Epub 1900 01 01.

"Urethrolithotomy": an ingenious approach of the ancients.

Gentile DP

The Journal of urology.. 1984 August 132 (2):359-60. Epub 1900 01 01.

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