Board-Certified Urologist | UroLift® Center of Excellence | BPH & Men’s Health Specialist

Dr. Riccardo Ricciardi, Jr. is a board-certified urologist and partner at Integrated Medical Professionals, recognized as a UroLift® Center of Excellence provider for his expertise in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with minimally invasive techniques.

About

Dr. Ricciardi has built a distinguished career in urology, combining advanced surgical expertise with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. He began his academic journey at Skidmore College, graduating from Phi Beta Kappa with highest honors in biochemistry, before earning his medical degree from New York Medical College.

He completed his surgical training at North Shore University Hospital / Cornell Medical College and went on to complete his urology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center. He further specialized with fellowship training in erectile dysfunction under Dr. Arnold Melman.

Before the age of 40, Dr. Ricciardi was appointed Director of Urology at both Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he oversaw urologic care across large multidisciplinary teams.

Areas of Expertise

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• UroLift® procedure
• Erectile dysfunction
• Female urinary incontinence
• Minimally invasive urologic procedures
• General urology

Conditions Treated

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Urinary incontinence
• Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
• Voiding dysfunction
• General urologic conditions

Languages Spoken

• English

Education and Training

• B.A., Biochemistry, Phi Beta Kappa, Skidmore College
• M.D., New York Medical College
• General Surgery Training, North Shore University Hospital / Cornell Medical College
• Urology Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center
• Fellowship Training in Erectile Dysfunction

Board Certification

• American Board of Urology

Professional Affiliations

• American Urological Association
• Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA)
• American Association of Clinical Caregivers

Hospital Affiliations

• Flushing Hospital Medical Center
• Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
• North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset)

Research and Publications

Dr. Ricciardi remains actively engaged in advancing urologic care through ongoing education, procedural innovation, and physician training, including serving as a proctor for other urologists in advanced techniques.

Awards / Honors

• Castle Connolly Top Doctors
• UroLift® Center of Excellence

Leadership & Innovation

Dr. Ricciardi serves on multiple internal subcommittees at Integrated Medical Professionals, helping to guide quality of care initiatives and operational excellence across the organization.

He is widely recognized for his expertise in the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that provides durable relief of BPH symptoms without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue—allowing patients to return quickly to normal activities while preserving sexual function.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

UroLift System To Treat BPH