{"id":134,"date":"2014-04-25T10:48:30","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T10:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/prostate-cancer\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2026-10-17T04:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T04:23:53","slug":"second-opinion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/prostate-cancer\/second-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostate Cancer Second Opinion Urologist in NYC &#8211; Leading Urology Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Innovative Urology Care<\/span><\/h1>\n<h1>Second Opinion Urologist for Prostate Cancer in NYC \u2013 Board Certified and Fellowship Trained<\/h1>\n<p><a title=\"Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger\" href=\"\/?page_id=51\">Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger<\/a> is a urologist in NYC&nbsp;who specializes in treating some of the most complex <strong>urology problems in men and women<\/strong>.&nbsp;If you have any questions, to<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/?page_id=38\">schedule a consultation,<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or if you need a second opinion, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">contact us<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While many minor urological problems can be treated well by primary care physicians, some of the more complex problems do not respond to the initial treatment prescribed by primary care physicians. In situations like that, a urology consultation is beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/second_opinion_shutterstock_153048527-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"second_opinion_shutterstock_153048527\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">Sometimes the more complicated urology problems do not respond to treatment offered by the primary urologist.&nbsp; When symptoms do not improve, <strong>a second opinion from New York Urology Specialists often leads to a change of treatment or diagnosis. We can guide you to the right treatment to achieve the best possible outcome. &nbsp;<\/strong>Oftentimes, we also coordinate care with other specialists who need to be involved in your care.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Better Science Means Better Care.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Alex is fellowship-trained and board-certified.&nbsp; He is highly respected for his clinical acumen. &nbsp;As a urologic surgeon, he offers both<strong> medical and surgical treatment for urological health problems<\/strong>. As a scientist, he has&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>published in numerous academic journals<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and made presentations at&nbsp;<strong>national meetings<\/strong> on a variety of urological topics, including bladder and prostate problems, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney stones, as well as prostatitis and UTIs.<\/p>\n<p>As a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist, he specializes in the treatment of all stages of bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger\" href=\"\/?page_id=51\">Dr. Alex<\/a>, a specialist in treating men and women with complicated urological and medical problems in New York City, offers a second opinion for patients with complicated urological problems including bladder and urinary problems, prostate problems and BPH, &nbsp;blood in urine, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer.&nbsp; He also treats difficult-to-treat UTIs, incontinence, and bladder cancer, as well as large and difficult-to-treat kidney stones in men and women.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Excellence in Urology Care<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New York Urology Specialists<\/span><\/a>, we offer&nbsp;<strong style=\"color: #424242;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">rigorously proven, minimally invasive, latest treatment options and prevention strategies<\/span><\/strong>.&nbsp; We use <strong>evidence-based care<\/strong> based on rigorous science to <strong>deliver better care<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>You should get a second opinion for prostate cancer when:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your symptoms are not improving with the treatment approach you are receiving, even after you have given it adequate time to work.<\/li>\n<li>You do not understand your diagnosis or are uncertain about it.<\/li>\n<li>You are unsure of the treatment options available to you.<\/li>\n<li>You want assurance that the treatment choice is appropriate for your individual needs.<\/li>\n<li>You want to make sure that you are aware of and consider all modern treatment options available when making your treatment decision<\/li>\n<li>You want an independent opinion and review of the medical records<\/li>\n<li>You want to be treated by a fellowship-trained specialist who is board-certified.<\/li>\n<li>Your treatment decision can affect your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/prostate-cancer\/appointments\/\">schedule a consultation,<\/a>&nbsp;or if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/prostate-cancer\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a>, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/prostate-cancer\/contactus\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or call: <a href=\"tel:6466635515\">646-663-5515<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We see patients from all parts of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey, as well as other parts of the USA. <\/strong><strong>We also see&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>international patients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><strong>from Canada, Japan, South America, Russia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and other parts of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innovative Urology Care Second Opinion Urologist for Prostate Cancer in NYC \u2013 Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a urologist in NYC&nbsp;who specializes in treating some of the most complex urology problems in men and women.&nbsp;If you have any questions, to&nbsp;schedule a consultation,&nbsp;or if you need a second opinion, please&nbsp;contact us. 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