Confidential Diagnosis and Treatment of STDs and STI for Men and Women in NYC

by Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger


If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4125.

New! Big Savings – Low STD Testing Rates

At New York Urology Specialists, each patient is evaluated individually in a confidential, non-judgemental manner.


Same-Day Diagnosis and Same-Day Treatment of Sexually Acquired Infections in Men and Women

Our experienced physicians can diagnose and treat problems associated with sexual activity when they see you.  Often a definitive or presumptive diagnosis can be made during your visit, and appropriate treatment is administered right in our office, or medications can be sent to the pharmacy of your choice. 

Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.

What Makes New York Urology Specialists Different from Free STD Clinics and “Urgent Care Centers and Walk-In Clinics”?

While there are many ‘STD testing” centers in NYC, including free STD clinics, few offer a comprehensive evaluation by a board-certified urologist.  Even fewer perform a comprehensive evaluation and testing for sexually transmitted diseases as well as general health issues.

Typical tests ordered in free clinics and other “Urgent Clinics” for STDs miss up to 30% of STDs.  At New York Urology Specialists, we also treat complex problems such as urethritis, prostatitis, pelvic pain, and burning sensation.

To schedule a same-day or next-day STD testing, schedule a consultation, or please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4125.

We Routinely Test for the Following Sexually Transmitted Diseases:

  1. HIV
  2. Gonorrhea
  3. Hepatitis B
  4. Hepatitis C
  5. Herpes 1 and 2
  6. Mycoplasma
  7. Ureaplasma
  8. Chlamydia 
  9. Syphilis
  10. Trichomonas 
  11. Genital wart removal
  12. Molluscum Contagiosum

In addition, we offer HPV testing when necessary as well as herpes testing when necessary.

Most chain clinics are not staffed by physicians, and even fewer have physicians who specialize in treating men with STDs.

New! HPV Vaccination for Men and Women up to age 45 and older

Gardasil-9 HPV vaccine is approved for the prevention of HPV infections that cause genital warts and cervical cancer as well as penile cancer.  New York Urology Specialists offers HPV vaccination to teenagers, adolescents, and adults with the Gardasil-9 vaccine that covers 9 different HPV viruses that cause genital warts and HPV-related cancers in men and women.  

Genital Wart Recurrence and Prevention

We offer effective treatment for genital warts, including genital wart removal. In addition, we offer HPV vaccination to men and women with frequent recurrence of genital warts.  

We treat genital warts in men, including penile warts as well as scrotal warts. We can also remove warts on your thighs and lower abdomen.

New York Urology Specialists is one of the few practices in the United States that offers treatment of urethral warts in the office under local anesthesia without requiring patients to go to a hospital and have general anesthesia. This can also save you thousands of dollars!

When you undergo genital wart removal at New York Urology Specialists, recovery after genital wart removal is smooth and easy.

Wondering how to prevent your sexual partners from getting HPV and genital warts? You’re not alone. We treat couples as well as patients with more complicated situations.

We offer same-day treatment for genital warts.

Why Should You See New York Urology Specialists for a Second Opinion?

If you went elsewhere for your testing and treatment for STDs, but your symptoms have persisted, seeing a specialist at New York Urology Specialists makes sense.

Many patients we see for the second opinion have not received the appropriate treatment as recommended by the most recent CDC guidelines.    Many “STD Testing Clinics” in fact, do not perform a minimal history and physical exam, which can lead to less than optimal outcomes.

What Do You Offer That is Not Offered Elsewhere?

In addition to the most comprehensive STD testing, we offer preventive options, including HPV vaccination, as well as HIV prevention for high-risk individuals.  With many men and women not having a regular primary care physician, New York Urology Specialists often detect and help our patients address serious medical issues other than STDs.  “Quick STD Clinics” lack a focus on the bigger picture of your health.

If you have symptoms related to STDs or urinary tract, our board-certified urologists can treat you even if you do not have an STD.  We treat urinary tract infections (UTI) as well as symptoms of overactive bladder.  Many patients have urethritis after oral sex; urethritis is also common after anal sex in men.  UTIs after sex are common in women.  We also treat vaginal yeast infections. A severe UTI or an STD can also lead to prostatitis in men.  In essence, you save an extra visit to a urologist by coming to us for your STD testing.

We offer both STD testing and STI treatment.  Our treatment is based on the most recent CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations.  We also offer genital wart removal and treatment for more complicated infections that other clinics are simply not able to provide.

Who Gets Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

New York City has one of the highest rates in the country for sexually transmitted diseases.  For example, the risk of HIV in New York City is almost twice the national average and especially high for men over age 30, with the risk being persistently high for men over age 60. Gay men are especially at risk, with rates up to 10 times higher than for the rest of the population. Similarly, the risk for other STDs is also higher in NYC.

What that means is that your sexual partners in NYC are much more likely to have STD – another reason for regular testing.  Sometimes the question is not who you sleep with but who your sexual partners have been sleeping with.  Your risk is a factor of both your exposure and the exposure of each of your sexual partners, which could be exponential. 

There are many misconceptions about who can get sexually transmitted diseases and how they are transmitted.

While it may be obvious that vaginal, oral, and/or anal sex can lead to transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, it is less obvious that commonly used methods to prevent STDs may still allow transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. While heterosexual men, in general, have a lower risk of sexually transmitted diseases than gay men, the actual risk varies depending on the number of sexual partners and sexual practices.  In general, all men in New York City are at higher risk for STDs than elsewhere in the country.

A recent study of American men showed that 0.7% of all men are infected with HIV, 61% of men are seropositive for herpes, and 14% are infected or have been exposed to HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is the cause of genital warts, oral cancer, penile cancer, cervical cancer in women, and anal cancer in gay men.

How Are STDs Transmitted?

Some sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted mostly through fluids; others can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.  HIV can be transmitted through semen, blood, and urine.  We now recognize that HIV may also be transmitted by kissing and saliva, especially when there are obvious or microscopic skin or mucosal breakdowns.

Other sexually transmitted diseases may be transmitted through skin contact, for example, the herpes virus.  Wearing a barrier such as a condom may decrease the chances of herpes transmission but does not eliminate it.

It is important to understand that even men who always use condoms may become infected with a sexually transmitted disease.

What are the Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

It is important to note that many sexually transmitted diseases may not cause any symptoms in men and women or may cause them infrequently.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends STD testing for all men and women who are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases.

Common Symptoms of STDs in Men:

Who Should Get Tested for STDs?

All sexually active men and women are advised to be tested for STDs by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  CDC recommends STD testing for women and both heterosexual men at risk as well as men who have sex with men.

If your partner has tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease, you should be tested as well.

What Should I Get Tested For?

When it comes to testing for sexually transmitted diseases, it is important that the testing is comprehensive, or it may miss an infection.  You could get an infection even if your partner did not test positive for the same infection.  Some men and women may get infected with a sexually transmitted disease and transmit it to others but test negative because at the time of testing, their immune system may have cleared the disease from the system, or the test may have missed it.

Our Services:

We Test for the Following Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD):

We may also test you for other conditions after individual evaluation if the clinical situation requires it, such as Hepatitis B and C viruses.

Treatment of All STDs, UTI, and Prostatitis in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Vaccination for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)

Removal of genital warts

HPV Prevention in NYC:  HPV Vaccination for Prevention of HPV Warts and Cancer for Men and Women

We now offer HPV vaccination with the most effective vaccine on the market, Gardasil-9.  The vaccination is a good choice for every man and woman under age 45 and men and women who are at higher risk for acquiring HPV over the age of 45.  Older men can also get the Gardasil-9 HPV vaccine.

Scheduling Appointments for STI Treatment and STD Testing at New York Urology Specialists


If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4125.


STDs are Treatable in Nearly Every Man and Woman

Excellence-Urology_Care-banner2At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI).  We understand the challenges that STDs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, and ureaplasma create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem.  We help you find an effective treatment for your symptoms that may be caused by STD, UTI, or another cause. 

Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of infections in men and women caused by sexually transmitted diseases as well as bladder infections (UTI). By virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man and woman with urinary problems and bladder control problems.   

We treat some of the most complex STD problems, including:

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:

Call/text today: 1-646-663-4125 or make an appointment online

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship-trained board-certified urologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of urological problems in men and women using modern, effective, and proven treatment methods.  He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area. If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms, make an appointment to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

 

 

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finally able to enjoy life again
by on Dec 16, 2020

Dr. Alex absolutely changed my life and restored my faith in doctors. When my condition first started I saw four different urologists over a period of about 6 months. All four either laughed me out of their office saying there’s nothing they could do to help, that my pain was normal, or prescribed me something that did not help or made everything worse. I prepared to live my life (22 years old now) with chronic pain that made participating in every day activities extremely difficult. Finally after getting the courage to start looking for new doctors again I found Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger and decided to give his office a call. I proceeded to see him shortly after my call, and now a few visits and months later I am finally able to enjoy life again. Dr. Alex took the time to do the tests that other doctors did not even mention. He took different approaches, gave well explained answers to all of my questions, and made me feel like there are some doctors who really do care. On top of all of that he has some of the most helpful and kind staff I have come across. I cannot stress enough how thankful I am for Dr. Alex!

Great place
by on Nov 09, 2020

Very friendly staff, A great experience from the front desk to seeing the doctor. Dr.Shteynshlyuger is very professional and makes you comfortable when you’re in the room. He answers every question with detail. Great place..

2 years free of any UTI
by on Apr 09, 2020

This urologist has helped me for my constant UTI’s He gave me a few tests, diagnosed the problem and now I’m 2 years free if any UTI. A kind, intelligent, caring doctor LucretiaLaMura

Buen doctor
by on Jan 14, 2020

Muy buen doctor. Y sobre todo el personal muy amable se preocupan por uno buen servicio

Thank you doc !!!
by on Aug 14, 2019

Great doctor, good bedside manner and always felt comfortable talking to him and the staff. Great location and affordable prices. Thank you doc !!!

What went well

Appointment scheduling Office environment Staff friendliness Appointment wasn't rushed Listened & answered questions Explained conditions well Trusted the provider's decisions

Office very convenient location
by on Aug 13, 2019

Office very convenient location Don’t have to wait for long Staff very friendly Dr shteynshyuer very experienced I had my serviced done in 3 visits now I feel good now Than you Dr. shteynhlyuger

positive experience
by on Aug 09, 2019

Dr. Shteynshlyuger is professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. I had a positive experience with him.

Urology Visit
by on Jul 18, 2019

Staff were all very welcoming. Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger was very knowledgeable and attentive during my time spent with him.

Professional staff as well as the Doctor
by on Jun 18, 2019

Professional staff as well as the Doctor

Great follow ups
by on Mar 17, 2019

Overall, I am happy with the services provided by Dr. Alex and his office staff. They are second to none when regarding follow-ups and getting back to you promptly, which is definitely not always the case with specialists. Furthermore, living abroad, he has offered to continue to treat me via skype and through email, which has been hugely helpful considering the medical care where I live is not as comprehensive as in the United States.

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by on Jan 28, 2019

Absolutely amazing!

Friendly , courteous, effiecient and professional
by on Sep 15, 2018

Wyts Wyts recommends New York Urology Specialists via Facebook. September 15, 2018 · Friendly , courteous, effiecient and professional staff members. This office i highly recommend for any and all Urology matters. Dr Alex Shteynshlyuger is very professional and knowledgable easy to communicate with. Thanks Dr Alex

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by on Aug 16, 2018

Outstanding service

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by on Apr 11, 2018

I am very satisfied with the treatment I received at new york urology specialist and would recommend them to other patients.they are the very best.

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by on Nov 19, 2017

I am writing to thank dr. Alex. He is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I have seen him for ED and prostate issues, and he has explained all my options clearly, and found solutions that have been a great help. thank you! I highly recommend both Dr. Alex and his staff, which I find to be helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. They are a pleasure to deal with and all have been a great help.

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by on Sep 14, 2017

I am very much thankful for meeting Dr Alex .I had a very serious medical problem I visited many doctors but none could not help me it was very difficult for me until I visited Dr Alex after a couple visits my medical problem is no more I feel very great also I felt almost 20 years younger Dr Alex is second to none fantastic doctor. Thanks again Dr Alex from my family.

Genius
by on Jun 04, 2017

" He found my source of testicular pain that was missed by a Urologist from my insurance provider. Although I paid to go out of network- any price is less than testicular pain. He is generous with his time and will not short change anyone for care." via Vitals.com Posted on June 4th, 2017

Excellent doctor
by on Jul 03, 2014

I am feeling better now after visiting clinic New York urology specialists. Excellent staff and appointment on time.

We love you!
by on Feb 16, 2012

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger and Staff – Thank you so much for taking care of my husband Bob. Dr. Alex: I thank God everyday for you. You were an answer to prayer.

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