Nikhil Waingankar - Urology | Mount Sinai

About Me

Dr. Nikhil Waingankar joined Mount Sinai as a Urologist in 2016. After earning his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Dr. Waingankar completed his internship in General Surgery at Johns Hopkins. He then moved to North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System for his residency in Urology, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. To complete his training, Dr. Waingankar completed his fellowship In Urologic Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center before earning his Masters of Science from UPenn. With his board certification by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Waingankar specializes in urologic oncology with expertise in open, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques.

In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Waingankar serves as Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at The Icahn School of Medicine. He is also a member of the American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. Throughout his career, Dr. Waingankar has authored several publications and book chapters, as well as given numerous presentations at national meetings.

Dr. Waingankar has conducted extensive research in health services. He is currently involved in research at the Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science with the Mount Sinai Deptartment of Population Health Science and Policy. His research team aims to examine the impacts of care intensity and variations in practice patterns on patient outcomes both at the national level and within The Mount Sinai Health System.

Language

English

Position

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Urology

Hospital Affiliations

Mount Sinai Queens
The Mount Sinai Hospital

Clinical Focus

Adrenalectomy
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Stone
Cystoscopy
Elevated PSA
Evaluation of Kidney Mass
Hydronephrosis

Education

MD, uwasmc

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery)

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Residency, Urology

North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System

Fellowship, Urologic Oncology

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Certifications

American Board of Urology

Research

Cancer

Locations

Mount Sinai Doctors - Astoria

25-20 30th Ave, 5th Floor, Astoria, NY, 11102

718-808-7777

Insurance Information

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Mount Sinai Doctors - Astoria25-20 30th Ave, 5th Floor, Astoria, NY, 11102

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Publications

Publications:67

Selected Publications

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Patient Experience Rating

The Patient Experience Star Rating reflects our patients’ perception of how well their Mount Sinai provider communicated with them during an office visit. The Star Rating is based on patient responses to three questions on a patient experience survey, a standardized questionnaire sent to verified patients and distributed by a third party vendor, Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Care Provider’s Explanation

4.7 out of 5

Care Provider’s Concern

4.9 out of 5

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

4.6 out of 5

Industry Relationships

Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.

Dr. Waingankar has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.

Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.

Nikhil Waingankar, MD

Urology

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

Clinical Focus

Education

MD, uwasmc

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery)

Residency, Urology

Fellowship, Urologic Oncology

Certifications

American Board of Urology

Research

Locations

Mount Sinai Doctors - Astoria

Insurance Information

Publications

Selected Publications

Patient Experience Rating ?

Care Provider’s Explanation

Care Provider’s Concern

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

Industry Relationships

Patient Experience Rating