Michael Ficazzola,
M.D., FACS
Board-Certified Urologist
Dr. Ficazzola is a board-certified urologist specializing in minimally invasive and advanced urologic procedures, dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care.
About
Dr. Ficazzola graduated cum laude from New York University and earned his Medical Degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, graduating with Distinction in Research and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his general surgery and urology training at New York University Medical Center under Chairman Dr. Herbert Lepor.
Dr. Ficazzola has published extensively in urologic literature and presented his research nationally and internationally. He was recognized as a Pfizer Scholar in 2000 for advancing the science of urology and improving patient care.
Areas of Expertise
- Minimally invasive urology
- Laparoscopic urologic procedures
- Kidney stone management
- Laser prostate procedures
- Voiding dysfunction (male and female)
Conditions Treated
- Kidney stones
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostate cancer
- Voiding dysfunction
- Other urologic disorders
Procedures Performed
- Laparoscopic urologic surgery
- Minimally invasive kidney stone procedures
- Laser prostate procedures
- Endoscopic and cystoscopic procedures
Languages Spoken
- English
Education and Training
Residency – General Surgery & Urology, New York University Medical Center
Medical School – SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine
Undergraduate Education – New York University, Cum Laude
Board Certification
Board Certified – American Board of Urology
Professional Affiliations
- Member – American Urological Association
Research and Publications
- Extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters
- Research focused on prostate cancer, minimally invasive kidney stone treatments, and voiding dysfunction
- National and international presentations
Awards / Honors
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors (Multiple Years)
- Pfizer Scholar, 2000

