Board-certified · Northwell Health
Advanced prostate care, minimally invasive, at a higher standard.
From MRI-fusion biopsy to focal therapy and prostate artery embolization, Dr. Rastinehad delivers image-guided treatment plans that preserve quality of life.
- 20+ yrs
- Interventional urology
- 75+
- Peer-reviewed publications
- 1,000+
- Fusion biopsies & focal therapies
Patient-centered, evidence-based care
Recognized leader in MRI-targeted prostate diagnostics.
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(212) 434-6580
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed
Conditions we treat
Find the answer to what you're experiencing
Plain-language explainers for the prostate, kidney, and men's-health conditions seen most often in clinic, so you can arrive at your appointment with the right questions.
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Prostate Cancer
Modern diagnosis and treatment that goes beyond surgery and radiation.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Minimally invasive options to relieve urinary symptoms without major surgery.
Prostatitis
Evaluation and individualized treatment for acute, chronic, and pelvic pain prostatitis.
Varicocele
Dilated scrotal veins that cause discomfort and male infertility. Fixable without incisions.
Renal Mass & Angiomyolipoma
Image-guided evaluation and embolization for benign and select malignant kidney tumors.
Kidney Stones
Image-guided removal and prevention strategies for recurring stones.
Treatments
Image-guided, organ-sparing procedures
Precise · Outpatient when possible · Function-preserving
01Focal Therapy
Targeted ablation of prostate tumors while preserving healthy tissue and quality of life.
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02Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Treat your enlarged prostate the same day. No erectile dysfunction, and typically no catheter required.
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03Robotic Prostatectomy
The latest robotic technology to remove the prostate with a fast, well-supported recovery.
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04Varicocele Embolization
The most minimally invasive way to treat a varicocele. No incisions required.
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05Renal Embolization
Pinhole treatment to stop growing renal masses (angiomyolipoma) without surgery.
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06Cryotherapy
Image-guided freezing to target cancer cells with precision.
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Pioneer of MRI-fusion biopsy
About the doctor
Meet Dr. Art Rastinehad, D.O.
The first urologist to be dual fellowship-trained in Urologic Oncology and Interventional Radiology, Dr. Rastinehad serves as System Director of Prostate Cancer and Vice Chairman of Lenox Hill Urology at Northwell Health. He has pioneered MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy and was the first in the world to perform gold-nanoshell directed ablation for localized prostate cancer.
- Dual fellowship. NIH Urologic Oncology & Interventional Radiology
- Vice Chairman of Lenox Hill Urology, Northwell Health
- 75+ peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters
- Board-certified, American Board of Urology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers patients most commonly ask before their consultation.
Interventional urology combines urologic expertise with advanced image-guided, minimally invasive techniques. MRI-fusion biopsy, focal therapy, and prostate artery embolization, to diagnose and treat prostate, kidney, and bladder conditions with less downtime than traditional surgery.
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