David M. Kaufman, MD

“Dr. David Kaufman of MLM performed one of the first “focal cryosurgery procedures” for treatment of localized prostate cancer in NYC Thursday, February 13th, 2020.

Focal Cryosurgery uses newly developed MRI fusion technology which merges MRI images of the prostate gland which can identify areas of prostate cancer onto an ultrasound platform, allowing urologists to destroy cancer using cryosurgery without damaging the remaining prostate gland. This technique dramatically reduces the complications of incontinence and ED more common in conventional surgical and radiation (Cyberknife) therapies. Even better, Focal cryosurgery is performed under local anesthesia in the doctors office, in around an hour, after which the patient is able to go home.
This treatment offers an alternative to “active surveillance” where patients with low grade, low stage, localized prostate cancer are simply followed, postponing treatment of cancer until progression is documented.”

Dr. Kaufman completed his medical degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook Schools of Medicine. He went on to serve his general surgery internship at the Mount Sinai Hospital and his urology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Kaufman is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urology Association. In addition to treating patients at Maiden Lane Medical, Dr. Kaufman is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology at the Weill Cornell Medical School. He often speaks on breakthroughs in urology including diagnostic techniques at medical conferences and seminars across the country.

Dr. Kaufman provides knowledgeable and comprehensive care to his patients. He is well known for developing and effectively executing therapies as an alternative to surgery to improve outcomes for his patients.