AUCNY Doc Named 2016 AUA Gallagher Health Policy Scholar

Melville, NY (December 17, 2015) – Dr. Thomas Rechtschaffen of Westchester County was selected as the AUA 2016-2017 Gallagher Health Policy Scholar. Dr. Rechtschaffen is a urologist with Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY) serving the Yonkers and Scarsdale communities.

At AUCNY, Dr. Rechtschaffen, who earned his BA in Biochemistry from Columbia University and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine, treats all aspects of urology, but focuses on prostate-related disease, kidney stones, infertility and women’s urological issues.

“Dr. Rechtschaffen’s nomination is a testament to the efforts he has made over the last several years in participating in advocacy and volunteer activities,” said Dr. Deepak Kapoor, President of Advanced Urology Centers of New York. “His appointment is an acknowledgment of the importance of independent urologists to the future of our country’s health policy.”

As a Gallagher Health Policy Scholar, which is highly competitive, Dr. Rechtschaffen will spend a full year engaged in critical seminars, conferences, national level meetings, receive mentoring from AUA physicians in senior roles and participate in a week-long health policy seminar for surgeons sponsored by the American College of Surgeons. Scholars also engage in other educational activities that ensure their immersion in and understanding of health policy issues of importance to urology. The award was created in honor of former AUA Executive Director G. James Gallagher.

Dr. Rechtschaffen strives for excellence. He lectures local physicians and community groups on ways to treat urological issues. He lives in Westchester County with his wife and three children.

About AUCNY

Advanced Urology Centers of New York (AUCNY), a division of Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC, is comprised of community physicians committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care available. With more than 45 locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester, Rockland County and The Bronx, AUCNY is the largest urology group practice in the United States, and leading regional provider of urology services. AUCNY physicians represent some of the country’s top urologists, many of whom are active in clinical and academic research, participate in postgraduate medical education and lecture internationally on cutting edge breakthroughs in medicine. AUCNY urologists are on staff in most hospitals in the New York Metro region and participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare. To learn more about Advanced Urology Centers of New York, call 516-931-0041 or visit www.aucofny.com.