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Dr. Vapnek is Board-Certified and has practiced in New York since 1993. In all but two years since 1998, New York magazine has named Dr. Vapnek one of New York Best Urologists. While Dr. Vapnek's practice includes all of the urological disorders found in most urology practices, his recognized areas of expertise are urinary incontinence, neuro-urology, urodynamics and female urology. The majority of his patients have problems with urinary incontinence or bladder control problems from neurological disorders such as spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. He received his BS from Yale University, summa cum laude and his MD at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his urology residency at the University of California, San Francisco, then pursued a Fellowship in Neurourology, Urodynamics and Reconstructive Urology at the University of California, Davis. In New York, Dr. Vapnek achieved the rank of Clinical Associate Professor at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He also served as an attending physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, where he was responsible for the urological care of the spinal cord injury unit. Dr. Vapnek is a member of many professional societies and has served on many committees. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Urological Association, member New York Section, American Urological Association, member American College of Surgeons, fellow American Paraplegia Society, Board of Directors American Paraplegia Society, Program Committee American Paraplegia Society, Education Committee American Spinal Injury Association, member Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, associate member New York Academy of Medicine, member Spinal Cord Research Foundation – peer reviewer Department of Veterans Affairs – Rehabilitation Research and Development Service – Scientific Merit Review Board AWARDS & ACCOLADES: 1st Prize - Clinical Research, 16th Annual Northern California Urology Residents' Seminar, 1989 2nd Prize - Clinical Research, 17th Annual Northern California Urology Residents' Seminar, 1990 2nd Prize - Clinical Research, 18th Annual Northern California Urology Residents' Seminar, 1991 3rd Place - Poster Session, Western Section, American Urological Association, San Diego, CA. July 1996 “The Best Doctors in New York”, New York Magazine, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 The Mount Sinai Employee Recognition Program Merit Award, 2001 CONDITIONS DR. VAPNEK TREATS: Bedwetting Bladder Cancer Bladder Infection Bladder Stones Blood in Urine (Hematuria) Chronic Kidney Diseases Diverticulum of Bladder Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Erectile Dysfunction Hydronephrosis Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Infection, Acute Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic) Kidney Stones Neurogenic Bladder Nighttime Urination (Nocturia) Overactive Bladder Painful Urination (Dysuria) Prostate Cancer Prostatitis Renal (Kidney) Cancer PROCEDURES DR. VAPNEK PERFORMS: Urinary Incontinence Neurogenic Bladder UTI Prostate Disease Erectile Dysfunction Kidney Stones Overactive Bladder Urodynamics Cystoscopy Transrectal Ultrasound Prostate Biopsy Flow-Rate/Post-Void Residual Exam Pubo-Vaginal Sling Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Prostate (TURP) Hydrocele Repair Vasectomy Bladder Stone Removal Kidney Stone Removal Lithotripsy (ESWL) Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy Varicocele Repair (Varicocelectomy) Interstim Sacral Nerve Stimulation Urgent-PC (posterior tibial nerve stimulation) Cystoscopy with Botox injection Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, Tues - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm https://drjonathanvapnek.com/
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5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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Dr Jonathan M Vapnek Urology
229 E 79th St
New York, NY, 10075

LOCATIONS

229 E 79th St
New York, NY, 10075
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Dr Jonathan M Vapnek Urology
229 E 79TH ST FL 1
NEW YORK, NY, 10075
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Dr Jonathan M Vapnek Urology
229 E 79TH ST STE 1
NEW YORK, NY, 10075
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
The Mount Sinai Hospital
1468 Madison Ave
New York, NY, 10029

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduated 1986
Residency
Ucsd Medical Center

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (66)

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  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO
  • Empire PPO
  • Empire HMO
  • Highmark Community Blue PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Empire HMO Bronze Individual via Exchange
  • BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
  • BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
  • Aetna NYC Community Plan
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  • Oxford Liberty
  • Oxford Freedom
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
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  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Aetna Select
  • BCBS PPO
  • BluePPO HSA
  • Fidelis Care Essential Plan
  • Fidelis Mrktplace
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Oxford Garden State
  • PPO 6000 Series
  • Savings Plus of Metro NY
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • Excellus BCBS CNY Preferred Gold - Tier 1
  • Excellus BCBS SimplyBlue/SimplyBlue Plus
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network APCN Choice POS II OAMC
  • BCBS WNY PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • BCBSA High Performance Network - Tiered
  • Blue Shield NE NY PPO 6000 Series
  • Empire BCBS Blue Access Employer Sponsored
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  • Empire BCBS Connection Employer-Sponsored
  • Empire BCBS National Blue High Performance Network HPN
  • Empire BCBS PPO
  • Empire Connection Blue HPN
  • Empire Hospital
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • Excellus BCBS Bassett Preferred
  • Excellus BCBS BluePPO HSA
  • Fidelis Care Qualified Health Plans
  • Fidelis Individual Marketplace NYS QHP
  • Highmark BCBS PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Aetna AWH NJ Choice POS II MultiTier
  • Aetna AWH NJ Choice POS II MultiTier - Standard Savings
  • Aetna Savings Plus of Metro NY
  • Highmark BCBS Blue High Performance Network
  • Harvard Pilgrim PPO
  • Highmark BCBS Community Blue Flex PPO
  • Highmark BCBS my Blue Access EPO
  • Aetna Savings Plus of New Jersey Choice POS II
  • IBC Personal Choice PPO
  • Excellus BCBS ExchangeBlue
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