Honors for St. Francis Urologist and Division Director

Felix L. Badillo, M.D., F.A.C.S., Board Certified Urologist and Division Director, Department of Urology, St. Francis Hospital, will be honored by the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (KUFA) at its inaugural “Top 25 Champions for a Cure” Reception Benefit on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The awards reception, hosted by The Woodlands Country Club, Woodbury, N.Y, will honor 25 worthy advocates who have been afflicted by, committed to education, or dedicated to finding a cure for prostate cancer and/or kidney disease.  “We are pleased to honor Dr. Badillo as one of the top 25 individuals who has done so much for prostate cancer and kidney disease,” noted Tracey Gittere, 2012 Event Chairperson and president of Legendary Events, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y.

Dr. Badillo is a board certified urologist and has been practicing urology since 1983.  He is highly regarded by his colleagues and patients for his kindness and expertise. Patients describe him as being compassionate, caring and as someone who will go above and beyond the call of duty. He is currently the Division Director of the Department of Urology at St. Francis Hospital, and former Chief of the Division of Robotic Urology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Dr. Badillo is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at North Shore University Hospital.

As Division Director at St. Francis Hospital, Dr. Badillo specializes in minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the prostate, kidney, bladder, and adrenal gland.   To date, Dr. Badillo surpasses all urologists on Long Island in the number of successfully completed robotic procedures, and actively trains numerous area physicians in robotic surgery.

In 1985 Dr. Badillo joined the private practice of Urology Associates PC, and today is the President & Managing Partner of the practice.

He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. His postgraduate training was completed at North Shore University Hospital, and performed his adult urology training at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

He is currently the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the New York section of the American Urological Association.   He is a member of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Association, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the Endourological Society, and is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the National Kidney Foundation.   Dr. Badillo is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Badillo has been recognized as one of "America's Top Doctors - Urology" since 2004 in the Guide to America's Top Doctors by the Consumer's Research Council of America.  He was recently honored by La Fuerza Unida with the “Community Spirit Award” for 2011 for his extraordinary accomplishments, altruistic professionalism and humanitarian services. 

Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (KUFA) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with kidney and urologic diseases and individuals waiting for organ and tissue transplants.  Kidney disease in this country has reached epidemic proportions due to an increase in diabetes, hypertensive disease, and obesity.  Nearly 500,000 Americans have irreversible kidney failure and require dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. Urologic diseases include prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men in the United States.  Painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections account for millions of physician and hospital visits each year. The Kidney & Urology Foundation focuses on care and support of the patient, the concerns of those at risk, education for the community and medical professionals, methods of prevention, and improved treatment options. To donate on Dr. Badillo’s behalf, visit www.supportdrbadillot.eventbrite.com