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Care Philosophy: Dr. Das grew up in Brooklyn and then Long Island. Dr. Das served on active duty as a Major and Chief of Urology at USAF Hospital Kirtland in Albuquerque NM. He then established a busy research and clinical program in neuro-urology, incontinence, BPH, and voiding dysfunction at AMC Hospital and Albany Medical College, where he was an Associate Professor of Surgery/Urology. He then moved to become Director of the Center for Neuro-urology and Continence at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. After 18 years in Boston, he took his current position as Chief of Urology at SIUH.Urologic expertise includes Neuro-urology (urologic problems due to neurologic disease such as MS, Parkinson s disease etc), BPH (prostate enlargement), male and female incontinence, urethral strictures and complex urodynamics. Also seen are kidney and bladder stones, bladder tumors, elevated PSA and general urologic problems including hematuria ( blood in urine), family planning, recurrent urinary tract infections etc.Awards and Recognition:James C. Kimbrough Memorial Award for Urologic ResearchMontague L. Boyd Essay Contest- First PrizeThe Air Force Commendation MedalBoston Magazine Top Doctors 2008-2015, 2017-2021Castle-Connolly Best Doctors in America 2008-2021Panel Member: National AUA guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladderPanel member: National AUA Guideline on Management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia/ lower urinary tract symptoms Dr. Das has published over 50 scientific articles and book chapters and given presentations at numerous national and international urology meetings primarily on topics related to BPH, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and sacral neuro-modulation. He has performed numerous clinical trials in these areas. Selected publications are listed below.Abello A, Badin J, Das AK. Worsening disability status in multiple sclerosis predicts urologic complications. Int Urol Nephrol. 2020 Jan 25. Abello A, Dewolf WC, Das AK. Expectant long-term follow-up of patients with chronic urinary retention. Neurourol Urodyn. 2019 Jan38(1):305-309Gormley EA, Lightner DJ, Burgio KL, Chai TC, Clemens JQ, Culkin DJ, Das AK, Foster HE, Scarpero HM, Tessier CD, and Vasavada SP. Diagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder (non-neurogenic) in adults: AUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 188 (6s) 2455-2463, 2012Das AK, Carlson A, Hull M, and the US MDT-103 study group. Improvement in depression and quality of life following sacral nerve stimulation for the treatment of voiding dysfunction. Urology. 2004 Jul64(1): 62-68.Patient education booklet: Living better with BPH. Anurag K. Das-medical editor. Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Publications.

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Biography: Dr. Izak Faiena MD, MSCR is a urologic oncologist with a specialized focus on prostate cancer. His expertise spans advanced diagnostic techniques, such as MRI fusion and transperineal biopsy, as well as cutting-edge treatments including focal therapy and robotic surgery. With a solid foundation from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Dr. Faiena went on to complete his urology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. During this time, he earned multiple research awards for his contributions to prostate and bladder cancer studies. Following his residency, Dr. Faiena pursued a fellowship in urologic oncology and earned a Master's in Clinical Research from the esteemed UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. His work here garnered significant research funding and resulted in impactful publications on clinical trials in urologic cancers. Currently, Dr. Faiena is dedicated to advancing the field of prostate cancer through innovative clinical trials, targeting both localized and advanced stages of the disease. His groundbreaking research has been featured in top national and international medical journals, reflecting his commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing cancer care.

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