Locations and Appointments
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.
About Izak Faiena, MD
Dr. Izak Faiena MD, MSCR is a urologic oncologist with a specialized focus on prostate cancer. His expertise spans advanced diagnostic techniques, such as MRI fusion and transperineal biopsy, as well as cutting-edge treatments including focal therapy and robotic surgery. With a solid foundation from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Dr. Faiena went on to complete his urology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. During this time, he earned multiple research awards for his contributions to prostate and bladder cancer studies.
Following his residency, Dr. Faiena pursued a fellowship in urologic oncology and earned a Master's in Clinical Research from the esteemed UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. His work here garnered significant research funding and resulted in impactful publications on clinical trials in urologic cancers.
Currently, Dr. Faiena is dedicated to advancing the field of prostate cancer through innovative clinical trials, targeting both localized and advanced stages of the disease. His groundbreaking research has been featured in top national and international medical journals, reflecting his commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing cancer care.
Board Certifications
- Urology
Specialties & Expertise
- Bladder Cancer
- Cystoscopy
- Focal Therapy
- Kidney Cancer
- MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Surgery
- Robotic Prostatectomy
- Robotic Surgery
- Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
Education
- Fellowship: UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology
- Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center
- Internship: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center
Leadership, Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital