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Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Paul Guidos, MD)
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2014)
Professional interests include: elevated PSA, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), robotic surgery, and more.
23-18 31st Street 3rd Floor
Astoria, NY 11105

Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD is an urologist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Brooklyn Heights.

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Office Locations

Address:

186 Joralemon Street 12th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Address:

301 Ne Mulberry Road Suite 200
Lees Summit, MO 64086

Address:

23-18 31st Street 3rd Floor
Astoria, NY 11105

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Address:

97-77 Queens Boulevard Penthouse
Rego Park, NY 11374

Some issues Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY were urologic procedures, lab tests, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

blood draw 151
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 423
foreign body removal 15
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39
lab tests 228
laser treatment 14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
minimally invasive procedures 85
minor procedures 13
potassium test 26
stent placement (stenting) 19
urologic procedures 245

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 23
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 110
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 41
85 and over 11
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 21
High Cholesterol 20
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 5
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 8
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 8
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology (2022)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Brooklyn Heights

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Health, Connecticare, Tricare, Healthfirst, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, HIP, Wellcare, United Healthcare, Oxford, Medicare, Medicaid of New York, Humana, Cigna, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, Aetna, Multiplan, Magnacare, GHI, Emblem, Elderplan, POMCO Insurance Company, Railroad Medicare, Centerlight Healthcare, Hotel Trades Council, River Spring Health Plan, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Senior Whole Health, VNS Choice Advantage, Hamaspik Choice, Village Care, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, MetroPlusHealth, Sedgwick WTC, Partners Health Plan Inc, VA Community Care Network, Qualcare Inc., Amida Care, Longevity Health Plan, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, MetroPlusHealth Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Health
Connecticare
Tricare
Healthfirst
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
HIP
Wellcare
United Healthcare
Oxford
Medicare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brooklyn, NY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Joseph Guidos III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $1,937 AMS
$1,255 		GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$459 		GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE
$92 		SOLYX SIS SYSTEM
$36 		SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL
$14 		Other
$80
Teleflex LLC $1,802 Urolift System
$1,802
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $393 XIAFLEX
$393
Antares Pharma, Inc. $333 XYOSTED
$173 		TLANDO
$145 		OTREXUP
$14
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $216 Da Vinci Surgical System
$216
Other $1,490 Lupron Depot
$133 		AMS 800 Urinary Control System
$109 		Endocare Cryocare System
$97 		Bard Urinary Drainage Bag
$90 		PROVENGE
$79 		Other
$981
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,769
Travel and Lodging $2,337
Education $65

Biography

Dr. Paul Guidos is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Guidos studied medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. His areas of expertise include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), kidney stones, and cystoscopy. Patient ratings for Dr. Guidos average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inLees Summit, MO as reported by Doctor.com.

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