Summary

Dr. Bashir Al Hussein is a Urologic Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He completed his urology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Vanderbilt University and earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman.Dr. Al Hussein is a urologic cancer surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and management of genitourinary malignancies, including prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular, and penile cancers. He provides comprehensive cancer care using both robotic and open surgical approaches, tailored to the complexity and stage of each patient’s disease. His expertise includes minimally invasive robotic procedures—such as radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and cystectomy—as well as complex open operations for advanced or anatomically challenging tumors.Dr. Al Hussein’s research focuses on applying epidemiologic methods to improve the quality of cancer care, with an emphasis on decision-making, survivorship, and health literacy. His work has been published in leading journals, including The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), The New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA Internal Medicine. He is a recipient of the American Urological Association Research Scholar Award and serves as Director of the Adult Urology Clinic within the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine.NewsMost Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgeryhttps://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-04-04/most-men-with-low-risk-prostate-cancers-now-forgo-immediate-surgeryDecade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancerhttps://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-24/decade-long-study-offers-guidance-on-treatments-for-prostate-cancerInsights into adverse effects may help guide prostate cancer treatment decision-makinghttps://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20240227/insights-into-adverse-effects-may-help-guide-prostate-cancer-treatment-decisionmakingComparing Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatmentshttps://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2024/04/comparing-side-effects-prostate-cancer-treatmentsMore U.S. Prostate Cancer Patients Choosing Active Surveillancehttps://www.newswise.com/articles/more-u-s-prostate-cancer-patients-choosing-active-surveillance2More Men Choose Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancerhttps://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/prostate-cancer-low-risk/2023/04/05/id/1115105/More men with prostate cancer opting for active surveillancehttps://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20230403/more-men-with-prostate-cancer-opting-for-active-surveillancehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/24/prostate-cancer-treatment-study/72336323007/10-year study evaluates prostate cancer treatments, side effectshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/10-year-study-evaluates-prostate-cancer-treatments-side-effects/ar-BB1hc5v7Understanding Functional Outcomes in Prostate Cancerhttps://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/understanding-functional-outcomes-prostate-cancer-2024a10001t2?src=rssTreatment Adverse Events Vary With Favorable, Unfavorable Prognosis in Prostate Cancerhttps://www.physiciansweekly.com/treatment-adverse-events-vary-with-favorable-unfavorable-prognosis-in-prostate-cancer/Cory Booker didn’t go to the bathroom for 25 hours. Is that … OK?https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/03/how-long-without-peeing-is-bad
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Office Location

Urology – East 68th, Starr 900

525 East 68th Street Starr 900New York, NY 10065

Quick Facts

  • 14 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh has the following area of expertise

  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Jordan Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh's office is located at 525 East 68th Street Starr 900, New York, NY, 10065.
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Which hospitals is Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh affiliated with?
Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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