Board-Certified Urologist

Dr. John G. Giella is a board-certified urologist providing expert urologic care in Rockland County. With decades of experience in surgical and medical urology, he specializes in prostate disorders, kidney stones, urinary conditions, and urologic cancers, delivering patient-focused, evidence-based care.

About

Dr. John G. Giella has been a practicing urologist in New York for over 30 years, with extensive experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. He serves as an attending physician at Nyack Hospital.

A leader in his field, Dr. Giella has served as Past President of the American Cancer Society, Rockland County Unit, and remains actively involved in local and national urology organizations. He is dedicated to combining clinical excellence with compassionate, individualized patient care.

Areas of Expertise

• General urology
• Urologic oncology
• Prostate disorders and BPH
• Kidney stone management
• Minimally invasive urologic procedures
• Bladder and urinary tract disorders

Conditions Treated

• Prostate cancer
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Kidney stones
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Bladder disorders
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Other urologic conditions

Procedures Performed

• Cystoscopy
• Kidney stone treatment
• Prostate procedures, including surgical and laser interventions
• Diagnostic and therapeutic urologic procedures

Languages Spoken

• English

Education and Training

Chief Resident, Urology – Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1991–1992

Urology Residency – Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1988–1992

Surgical Residency – St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY, 1987–1988

Surgical Internship – St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY, 1986–1987

Medical School – Harvard Medical School, 1986

Undergraduate Education – Amherst College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1982

Board Certification

• American Board of Urology, 1994; Re-certification, 2024
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1995
• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1987

Professional Affiliations

• American Urological Association
• American College of Surgeons
• American Association of Clinical Caregivers
• Medical Society of the State of New York
• New York Section, American Urological Association
• Rockland County Medical Society

Hospital Affiliations

• Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY

Awards / Honors

• Castle Connolly Top Doctors