Jiang P, Ali SN, Arada RB, Peta A, Brevik A, Ayad M, Shin A, Morgan K, Larson K, Larson E, Gundogdu G, Tapiero S, Farzaneh T, Patel RM, Mauney J, Landman J, Clayman R

Journal of endourology. 2023 March 37 (3):341-352. Epub 1900 01 01.

Retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower pole stones utilizing stone displacement technique yields excellent results.

Golomb D, Goldberg H, Tapiero S, Stabholz Y, Lotan P, Darawsha AE, Holland R, Ehrlich Y, Lifshitz D

Asian journal of urology.. 2023 January 10 (1):58-63. Epub 09/10/2021.

Beyond Efficiency: Surface Electromyography Enables Further Insights into the Surgical Movements of Urologists.

Soangra R, Jiang P, Haik D, Xu P, Brevik A, Peta A, Tapiero S, Landman J, John EB, Clayman R

Journal of endourology. 2022 October 36 (10):1355-1361. Epub 07/12/2022.

Multidisciplinary Approach and Outcomes of Pretreatment Small (cT1a) Renal Mass Biopsy: Single-Center Experience.

Jiang P, Arada RB, Okhunov Z, Afyouni AS, Peta A, Brevik A, Xie L, Ayad M, Xu P, Morgan K, Tapiero S, Patel RM, Nelson KJ, Lee JG, Clayman R, Landman J

Journal of endourology. 2022 May 36 (5):703-711. Epub 1900 01 01.

Can preoperative renal mass biopsy change clinical practice and reduce surgical intervention for small renal masses?

Okhunov Z, Gorin MA, Jefferson FA, Afyouni AS, Allaf ME, Pierorazio PM, Patel RM, Huynh LM, Tapiero S, Osann K, Kavoussi LR, Clayman RV, Landman J

Urologic oncology.. 2021 October 39 (10):735.e17-735.e23. Epub 08/04/2021.

Endoscopic Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

Karani R, Arada RB, Okhunov Z, Tapiero S, Landman J, Clayman RV

Journal of endourology. 2021 September 35 (S2):S62-S67. Epub 1900 01 01.

Office-Based Renal Tumor Biopsy: a Paradigm Change in the Management of a Small Renal Mass?

Patel RM, Okhunov Z, Jiang P, Tapiero S, Landman J

Current urology reports.. 2021 August 622 (9):43. Epub 08/06/2021.

Analysis of Ureteral Diameter and Peristalsis in Response to Irrigant Fluid Temperature Changes in an Porcine Model.

Patel RM, Jiang P, Karani R, Phillips T, Arada RB, Xie L, Said H, Tapiero S, Landman J, Farzaneh T, Venkatesh RJ, Clayman RV

Journal of endourology. 2021 August 35 (8):1236-1243. Epub 02/16/2021.

The impact of the number of lifetime stone events on quality of life: results from the North American Stone Quality of Life Consortium.

Tapiero S, Limfuco L, Bechis SK, Sur RL, Penniston KL, Nakada SY, Antonelli JA, Streeper NM, Sivalingam S, Viprakasit DP, Averch TD, Okhunov Z, Patel RM, Chi T, Pais VM, Chew BH, Bird VG, Andonian S, Bhojani N, Canvasser NE, Landman J

Urolithiasis.. 2021 August 49 (4):321-326. Epub 01/06/2021.

Determining the Safety Threshold for the Passage of a Ureteral Access Sheath in Clinical Practice Using a Purpose-Built Force Sensor.

Tapiero S, Kaler KS, Jiang P, Lu S, Cottone C, Patel RM, Okhunov Z, Klopfer MJ, Landman J, Clayman RV

The Journal of urology.. 2021 August 206 (2):364-372. Epub 03/29/2021.

Reply by Authors.

Tapiero S, Kaler KS, Jiang P, Lu S, Cottone C, Patel RM, Okhunov Z, Klopfer MJ, Landman J, Clayman RV

The Journal of urology.. 2021 August 206 (2):372. Epub 05/07/2021.

"Pressurized-Bag Irrigation Versus Hand-Operated Irrigation Pumps During Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy: Comparison of Infectious Complications" by Farag et al.

Tapiero S, Patel RM

Journal of endourology. 2021 July 35 (7):1118. Epub 07/16/2020.

Comparison of Conventional and Triple Bolus Computerized Tomographic Urography Protocols for Radiation Dose Reduction in Hematuria Evaluation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Karani R, Sung JM, Xie L, Arada RB, Jefferson FA, Parkhomenko E, Lama DJ, Lee S, Houshyar R, Lall C, Okhunov Z, Jiang P, Tapiero S, Patel RM, Clayman RV, Landman J

The Journal of urology.. 2021 June 205 (6):1740-1747. Epub 02/19/2021.

Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment Prior to Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis Improves Postoperative Outcomes: Results from a Multicenter Study.

Xie L, Tapiero S, Flores AR, Armas-Phan M, Limfueco L, Karani R, Jiang P, Cobb KD, Sur RL, Chi T, Landman J, Kaler KS, Clayman RV

The Journal of urology.. 2021 March 205 (3):820-825. Epub 10/20/2020.

Crowd-Sourced Assessment of Surgical Skills of Urology Resident Applicants: Four-Year Experience.

Karani R, Tapiero S, Jefferson FA, Vernez S, Xie L, Larson KN, Osann K, Okhunov Z, Patel RM, Landman J, Clayman RV, Stephany HA

Journal of surgical education.. 2021 78 (6):2030-2037. Epub 06/16/2021.

Metabolic diagnoses of recurrent stone formers: temporal, geographic and gender differences.

Huynh LM, Dianatnejad S, Tofani S, Carrillo Ceja R, Liang K, Tapiero S, Jiang P, Youssef RF

Scandinavian journal of urology.. 2020 December 54 (6):456-462. Epub 11/13/2020.

Evaluation of Interactive Virtual Reality as a Preoperative Aid in Localizing Renal Tumors.

Tapiero S, Karani R, Limfueco L, Xie L, Jefferson FA, Reinwart C, Okhunov Z, Clayman RV, Landman J

Journal of endourology. 2020 November 34 (11):1180-1187. Epub 07/29/2020.

Smartphone technology and its applications in urology: a review of the literature.

Tapiero S, Yoon R, Jefferson F, Sung J, Limfueco L, Cottone C, Lu S, Patel RM, Landman J, Clayman RV

World journal of urology.. 2020 October 38 (10):2393-2410. Epub 10/09/2019.

Ureteroscopic Doppler Ultrasonography: Mapping Renal Blood Flow from Within the Collecting System.

Patel RM, Limfueco L, Tapiero S, O'Leary M, Cooper V, Parkhomenko E, Kaler KS, Okhunov Z, Regan D, Landman J, Clayman RV

Journal of endourology. 2020 June 34 (6):687-691. Epub 04/28/2020.

Evaluation of a Diuresis Enhanced Non-Contrast Computed Tomography for Kidney Stones Protocol to Maximize Collecting System Distention.

Sung JM, Jefferson FA, Tapiero S, Patel RM, Owyong M, Xie L, Karani R, Ghamarian P, Lall C, Clayman RV, Landman J

Journal of endourology. 2020 March 34 (3):255-261. Epub 03/03/2020.

Prospective Randomized Comparison of Standard Hand Pump Infuser Irrigation an Automated Irrigation Pump During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Ureteroscopy: Assessment of Operating Room Efficiency and Surgeon Satisfaction.

Jefferson FA, Sung JM, Limfueco L, Lu S, Cottone CM, Tapiero S, Patel RM, Clayman RV, Landman J

Journal of endourology. 2020 February 34 (2):156-162. Epub 11/20/2019.

Stone Culture Positive in Analysis of Calcium-Based Stones: A Case Report.

Karani R, Imani G, Tapiero S, Clayman RV

Journal of endourology case reports.. 2020 6 (4):396-398. Epub 12/29/2020.

Endockscope: A Disruptive Endoscopic Technology.

Lu S, Cottone CM, Yoon R, Jefferson FA, Sung JM, Okhunov Z, Tapiero S, Patel RM, Landman J, Clayman RV

Journal of endourology. 2019 November 33 (11):960-965. Epub 07/17/2019.

A Technique to Flush Out Stone Fragments Through a Ureteral Access Sheath During Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.

Tapiero S, Ghamarian P, Clayman R

Journal of endourology case reports.. 2019 5 (4):161-163. Epub 12/02/2019.

Diagnostic Needle Biopsies in Renal Masses: Patient and Physician Perspectives.

Golan S, Lotan P, Tapiero S, Baniel J, Nadu A, Yossepowitch O

European urology focus.. 2018 September 4 (5):749-753. Epub 11/23/2016.

Patient Compliance With Maintenance Intravesical Therapy for Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Tapiero S, Helfand A, Kedar D, Yossepowitch O, Nadu A, Baniel J, Lifshitz D, Margel D

Urology.. 2018 August 118 :107-113. Epub 05/21/2018.

Author Reply.

Tapiero S, Helfand A, Kedar D, Yossepowitch O, Nadu A, Baniel J, Lifshitz D, Margel D

Urology.. 2018 August 118 :112-113. Epub 06/06/2018.

The "old" 15 mm renal stone size limit for RIRS remains a clinically significant threshold size.

Goldberg H, Golomb D, Shtabholtz Y, Tapiero S, Creiderman G, Shariv A, Baniel J, Lifhshitz D

World journal of urology.. 2017 December 35 (12):1947-1954. Epub 07/29/2017.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.6

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.6

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.6

Patient Comments

3.2

Felt like the Dr had heard my problem a million times before, just another female with a UTI. He talked, I listened & then I was on my way. Being a little more personable would have gone a long way.

Jan 31, 2025

5.0

Care provider made me feel very constable and relax. Gave me options as to my care and condition

Jan 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Tapiero and everyone else in the office was great

Jan 29, 2025

4.0

Good

Dec 27, 2024

5.0

Very good

Dec 21, 2024

5.0

Oct 31, 2024

5.0

Doctor very professional and answered all my questions. Provided clear results of my tests.

Oct 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Sep 29, 2024

5.0

The difficulties that went along with my problem was handled in a very professional caring manner.

Sep 29, 2024

5.0

I am interested in finding out the cause illness not just getting a pill to take.

Sep 24, 2024

5.0

All good waiting for results.

Sep 18, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

Sep 18, 2024

5.0

Sawe my doctor and he was very informative. Took time to be sure I understood his explanations and answered all of my concerns without hesitation. Made sure I understood all aspects of my situation.

Sep 13, 2024

3.0

I didn't feel Dr. T projected confidence during my last visit. I read extensively about hydrocelectomy prior to surgery. I wish I would've devoted more energy to post surgery complications.

Sep 08, 2024

1.0

Initial appointment and will probably be my last with this physician. He could have cared less about discussing symptoms or treatment options. He asked ME, so what do you want to do? I said "that's why im here". [...]

Aug 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

Aug 21, 2024

5.0

Good

Aug 14, 2024

1.2

Urologist was also very short with me and seemed agitated. He [...]

Aug 07, 2024

2.8

Could tell he was not really interested

Aug 03, 2024

5.0

Initial appointment but so far very good

Jun 30, 2024

5.0

I trust him with my cancer treatment.

Jun 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tapeiro listens well and is very clear; he encourages questions and always explains procedures and tests clearly. He puts me at ease, and I can ask anything comfortably. He shows genuine concern for my health and is quite knowledgable.

Jun 04, 2024

3.4

Doctor appeared cool and in a hurry

May 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent Dr

May 20, 2024

3.0

He was very hard to hear, soft spoken, few details, little discussion.

May 07, 2024

4.3

I like the doctor-pleasant.

May 03, 2024

1.8

He did not know my name. Didn't have my records. [...] I fell it was the worst Dr. Appointment I have ever had! I feel like he didn't really care and was not prepared for this appointment..

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Taperio has helped my medical problems! I am very happy I have found a GREAT doctor who listens and shows kindness!!

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

[...] When I called the Urology department they assigned me Dr. Taperio to see. He listened and gave me advice that made me feel better of where I stood medically.

Apr 17, 2024

5.0

I really like him . He's kind and patient and truly seems to care about my health

Apr 03, 2024

4.6

It is difficult to discern the MD's concern

Mar 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent Team! They know what they are doing, and they all do an excellent job above 10 stars.

Mar 22, 2024

5.0

Good

Mar 09, 2024

5.0

Not only is my provider great, he also was respectful to my husband, and asked how he was doing [...].

Mar 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Jan 25, 2024

Dr. Taperio is an excellent problem solver

Dec 15, 2023

3.0

I came to this provider due to an accidental injury that I received during a previous surgery that he had nothing to do with. He was basically kind enough to take over my care when I needed a specialist. [...] He did recommend another procedure that did help me, and put me in contact with yet another specialist who hopefully will be able to fix my problem.

Nov 24, 2023

5.0

He did a good job explaining the benefits of one procedure instead of the other. Explaining the good & bad of them.

Oct 24, 2023

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and professional

Jun 03, 2023

4.6

I was pleased with the providers plans going forward.

May 17, 2023

5.0

Good

May 06, 2023

5.0

Great provider experience

Apr 20, 2023

5.0

Shlomi is helpful and understanding.

Mar 10, 2023

5.0

Simply the best!

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

All good

Feb 07, 2023

5.0

After years of considering having this procedure done, I could not be happier with my doctor and his performance throughout the process -- from consultation, and throughout pre-procedure testing, the actual procedure, and post-op follow-up and care.

Feb 04, 2023

5.0

Provider competent, a good listener and offered requested advice.

Jan 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor -Dr. S Tapiero (He really cares about his patients!}

Jan 15, 2023

2.2

Did not listen to my concerns. Did not order further tests. Did not explain treatment options.

Jan 10, 2023

5.0

He could be more personable.

Dec 16, 2022

4.6

Didn't talk about future treatments or potential outcomes. Just continued testing. I don't know where my condition is headed.

Nov 10, 2022

5.0

Very attentive & professional.

Oct 26, 2022

5.0

Doctor Tapiero is outstanding.

Aug 12, 2022

2.2

Never examined me. Told me to try a medication and come back in 6 weeks. Had never met me before

Aug 12, 2022

5.0

Good

Aug 07, 2022

2.6

Didn't see dr. until 10 minutes prior to surgery and sent home to take catheter out myself.

Aug 02, 2022

4.6

I was in extreme pain during , before and after the visit! Nothing was given to alleviate the pain!

Jul 15, 2022

5.0

One of the best physicians I've had contact with.

May 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor!

Mar 29, 2022

5.0

Awesome Doctor!

Mar 12, 2022

5.0

Very good discussion of my condition and possible options to correction

Feb 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Tapiero designed a comprehensive care plan that didn't make me feel like my health was a business. I trust him.

Feb 17, 2022