Urology
Ardavan Akhavan, M.D,
Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Urology; Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety, Department of Urology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine
Dr. Ardavan Akhavan is the Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Urology and Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety in the Department of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. He is a nationally recognized Pediatric Urologist with extensive experience in both robotic and open surgery for pediatric conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder and genitalia.Having performed hundreds of robotic procedures in children and infants as young as eight weeks of age, Dr. Akha
Credentials
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Columbia University (Magna Cum Laude)
- Medical School: University of Pittsburgh (MD)
- Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center (General Surgery)
- Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center (Urology)
- Fellowship: Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatric Urology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- New York-presbyterian Hospital
- New York-presbyterian/queens