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Dr. James Kashanian, MD

Dr. James Kashanian, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Kashanian, MD is a urologist in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kashanian has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Locations

Practice

LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery (E 68th, Starr 946)525 E 68th St # 946 New York, NY 10065
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(212) 235-1519

Dr. Kashanian is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kashanian specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kashanian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kashanian

3.9
30 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
70%
70%
4 star
0%
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3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
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1 star
27%
27%

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AVOID THIS DOCTOR
I came in before my prostatectomy to ask about rehabilitation after surgery. My surgeon suggested I go to a sex health urologist and I was looking forward to discussing how to optimize my recovery with ED meds and vacuum pump devices. The first red flag was him giving contradictory advice to what my surgeon had discussed on two different topics. I'm listening to my surgeon about when to start or stop a medication. So now I'm shopping for a doctor that will at least act like they are interested in their job.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Benjamin – Jan 25, 2025
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Condescending, dismissive Dr. with absolutely zero compassion and a knows it all attitude.No pre Op exams, CT scans were ordered prior to surgery. This Dr. is a liability to Weill Cornell Medicine and their patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jan 04, 2025
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Unprofessional
I made an appointment with this doctor after reading his profile and reading patient reviews.My visit was totally different from the people who gave glowing reviews.I waited in the office for 30 minutes after my appointment time. He spent at most 5 minutes with me. I explained my problem. His answer was vey ambiguous. He gave a paper to read all about my problem. After 5 minutes he asked me to make another appointment. I don’t think so.I’m waiting to see what this guy with bill my insurance for five minutes of his time.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2024
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Terrible experience
Complication with procedure, Dr did not answer messages for more than 10 days, office forgot to call in prescriptions. Avoid!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2023
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Great, compassionate, efficient doc
Excellent physician. Great team too, I was initially seen by his fellow at the faculty practice, Dr. K. followed quickly and examined me. The visit was short and to the point, with all my questions answered. He ordered imaging which was super smooth (and I had imaging just a few days later).
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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G Sylvestre – Dec 01, 2023
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Can’t say enough about how great Dr Khashanian is
Dr. Khashanian is the best. Don’t know how much more to elaborate on that. He is compassionate, honest, caring and goes out of his was way to give his utmost care to his patients (at least that has been my personal experience with him for the years I have been his patient). Couldn’t give a higher recommendation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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SD – Jul 13, 2023
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Horrible in every way
Up to now, I have never spent the time to give a negative review of anyone, & I was debating as to whether to do it now. However, other people's heath are at stake so I want to inform them. In agreement with a couple other reviews, Dr. Kashanian's demeanor & treatment were abysmal. Within the first 15 seconds of the visit he dismissed my health problem (occurring suddenly 2 years ago & that have not allowed me to sleep for 2 years) as "normal". Two years of never being able to enter deep sleep! He was: 1. Totally dismissive of me & my health issue 2. Couldn't be bothered. On checkout I learned why...his burrito was being delivered 3. Bad at his craft. His examination of me lasted a whole ~5 minutes (not what his error-filled & cherry-picked post-visit notes states), does not know what is medically normal & non-normal, needless to say anything about treatment 4. If anything, my issue presented an interesting case...he was not just disinterested but uninterested Stay away!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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David T. Crouse – Mar 20, 2022
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It's nice to find a doctor who actually listens to your concerns and provides a meaningful response. Dr. Kashanian is professional, knowledgeable and a down to earth man. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marc Kramer – Jan 16, 2022
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On extremely short-notice, Dr. Kashanian provided excellent diagnosis & care when I suffered hematuria. Scary stuff...but now all good and back to normal.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J – Jan 13, 2022
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Terrible experience with Dr. Kashanian. Find another doctor or else he will leave you traumatized. Atrocious bed side manner, uncomfortably rough, and did not provide any medical information to help my condition. Run away now.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2021
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Excellent bedside manner and clinical acumen. I had a penile implant with Dr Kashanian and my wife and I couldn't be happier!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 23, 2019
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Knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding. Great doctor! I highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glenroy Louden in Fishkill , NY – Dec 19, 2018
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Could do better at addressing full treatment plan
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dec 09, 2018
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I am very satisfied with Dr Kashanian treatment.He is thorough and attentive . I would strongly recommend him to friends and family members.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nazih El Dada in Staten Island New York – Apr 05, 2018
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Dr. Kashanian He is very knowledgeable, compaction, patient . Thanks you ! For your Great service.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Alexis in NYC – Mar 31, 2018
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Dr. Kashanian is a very knowledgable doctor that explains things clearly and patiently to his patients. I viisted him for some chronic pain. While we are still working on my issue along with a pain managemnt team who was referred by Dr. Kashanian, I think we are making progress. Before visiting Dr. Kashanian, I also visisted a few urologiests in NYU Langone (both Preston Robert Tisch Center and NYU Urology Associates)and ColumbiaDoctors Midtown. I personally think Dr. Kashanian is the best docto
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mr. Liu in New York – Mar 15, 2018
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Excellent Dr. With calm and plesent bedside manner. My wife and I went to him for infertility issues which can be a very sensitive subject. He put us both at ease and took the time to really explain everything to us. My wife is now pregnant. Would recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Fred in Long Island City, NY – Jul 29, 2016
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Dr. Kashanian is a very thoughtful specialist. He actually listens to patient concerns and reservations about everything from medications to mental health. Glad I chose him as my urologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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A patient in New York, NY – May 24, 2016
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Understanding and caring physician. Glad I found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Patient A in New York, NY – Feb 29, 2016
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Horrible. He sends out unsolicited letters about his MLM erectile dysfunction seminars to slews of people at random TO THEIR HOMES. What a jerk. He is so unskilled, he can't keep his business up without resorting to tactless and ignorant acts like this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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John Struthers in New York, NY – Jan 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

James A Kashanian, M.D., is the Director of Male Sexual Health and Assistant Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and a Urologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus.Dr Kashanian has a bachelors...read more
  • Urology

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Kashanian is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

      525 E 68th St
      New York, NY 10065
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards
    • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

      506 6th St
      Brooklyn, NY 11215
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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