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

Publications

Journal Articles

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.. 2021 July 153 :333-338. Epub 06/17/2020.

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.. 2021 June 127 (6):645-653. Epub 10/06/2020.

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 August 142 :248. 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 (NS-RARP) utilizing three-dimensional printing and hydrogel casting 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.. 2020 February 125 (2):322-332. Epub 12/03/2019.

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

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

Dr Hanni Rashid is an outstanding physician and surgeon. I'm delighted he will be my surgeon.

Sep 26, 2024

Listened to my concerns, answered my questions and discussed options for my continued care.

Sep 19, 2024

Everything was explained in detail

Sep 16, 2024

Excellent

Sep 12, 2024

The clinical part was handled well. The feeling tone in the room was EXCELLENT. She was an active listener, and genuinely seemed concern about my issues. Color me lucky for having the right medical professional on this difficult day.

Sep 08, 2024

There is a unsetteling impersonal indifference to my person and post operative circumstances [...]. This is in deep contrast to the hyper focused attention that was given to identifying and treating what is now referred to as a low grade cancer.

Sep 06, 2024

Always professional

Sep 03, 2024

One of the best physicians that I have ever met. Exceptional bedside manner.

Sep 01, 2024

Provider was excellent!

Aug 09, 2024

Dr. Rashid is the best

Aug 03, 2024

A great doctor. Who enhance the UR name

Jul 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Rashid is an outstanding doctor

Jul 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Rashid is the best! He's caring, concerned and totally understands what you need & how to help you.

Jun 05, 2024

5.0

"Best ever doctor"

May 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Rashid is an exceptionally.talented urologist; knowledgeable, patient, good listener and builds trust.

May 23, 2024

5.0

Wonderful person, excellent professional

May 03, 2024

5.0

Saw a NP and she was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. She knew my history and answer any questions that I had. Dr Rashid also came in and discussed a possible future procedure. Both providers made me feel relaxed and also confident that I am getting the best possible care.

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rashid is absolutely the best. He did the procedure and talked me thru it.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, listened to my concerns. Answered my questions. I left feeling confident .

Apr 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rashid is the absolute bestin the favorite doctor category for sure!

Feb 23, 2024

5.0

Good

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

Thank you

Jan 27, 2024

5.0

Felt very comfortable with this doctor. I will definitely come to him if I have any further concerns.

Jan 17, 2024

5.0

The best!

Jan 09, 2024

5.0

She was amazing. Comfortable to speak with, informative, concerned. She deserves the highest rating possible.

Dec 21, 2023

5.0

The provider was very professional while being aware of my concerns.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid always takes the extra time needed so that I leave knowing all my questions have been answered.

Nov 29, 2023

5.0

I have been with Dr. Rashid for several years and I have referred several of my friend to Dr. Rashid, and they are the Doctor's Patients at this time.

Oct 31, 2023

5.0

I have never felt more comfortable with a Dr visit than I did with this provider, 100 % patient care and understanding. They make you feel like a person, not like cattle herding through like other offices.

Oct 26, 2023

5.0

He was great!

Oct 22, 2023

4.6

Dr Hani Rashid is a wonderful and extremely effective and great caring provider - the Best !

Oct 21, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with the physician and his entire staff.

Sep 09, 2023

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Rashid. He was great before, during, and immediately after my surgery. And every time I see him he's very easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable.

Sep 09, 2023

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Rashid to multiple people.

Aug 31, 2023

5.0

Provider is outstanding!

Jul 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid is always concern about me as his patient. He outlines all the options and after any discussion we always reach an intelligent decision.

Jul 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid listened to what I had to say and was very clear in his explanations.

Jul 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hani Rashid is an excellent caring doctor. He spent as much time as we needed . No pressure. Explained the procedure, answered our questions and scheduled my surgery to take place as soon as he possibly could. Amazing!

Jul 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid and other providers (MD's, PA) are excellent.

Jun 28, 2023

5.0

Have been seeing Dr Rashid for many years. He is always attentive and explains all details of the visit and answers questions in easy to understand language

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Rashid excellent surgeon, highly recommend

May 07, 2023

5.0

I love the care I receive from Dr Rashid. His staff is great too.

Apr 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Hani Rashid is an outstanding Doctor.We are lucky to have him in Rochester.

Apr 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Rashid is great. He answers questions in a way that is easy to understand. I feel at ease when I discuss my concerns.

Apr 17, 2023

5.0

Dr.Rashid is a wonderful doctor he is following the footsteps of his father who is a great doctor

Apr 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent team.

Mar 25, 2023

5.0

I can't say enough positive things in rehab to Dr. Rashid.

Mar 11, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Mar 02, 2023

5.0

I had a very positive experience. Highly recommended.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid is the best. See Dr. Hines first and she was excellent

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid is a great surgeon. He explains options in language I can understand.

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

Again Dr is great but follow up was below standard.

Feb 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid is fantastic and I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Jan 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rashid is a phenomenal doctor! He explains everything to you and is a very compassionate man. He's very thorough in treating you.

Jan 20, 2023

5.0

Definitely would Dr. Rashid is great!

Dec 20, 2022

I Love this Dr!!

Nov 18, 2022

5.0

I have absolute confidence in Dr. Rashid...

Oct 28, 2022

5.0

One of the best Doctors I visited in my lifetime

Oct 27, 2022

5.0

Very professional and answered all my concerns. She also provided me with some good recommendations on how I could alleviate my problem. I was also give a prescription.

Oct 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rashid was excellent explaining my care options for prostate cancer.

Aug 18, 2022

5.0

Good

Jul 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rashid has been an excellent provider for my urological health needs and I highly recommend him to others needing good care.

May 17, 2022

5.0

Always good

May 17, 2022

5.0

All great

May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rashid made me feel more at ease with a plan forward.

Apr 28, 2022

5.0

No questions or worries.

Apr 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Rashid is great.

Mar 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Rashid is fantastic. He puts you at ease & explains everything as needed.

Feb 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rashid is tops.

Feb 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent

Feb 11, 2022

5.0

Very professional

Feb 11, 2022