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Dr. Edward Messing, MD

Urology*
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Edward Messing, MD

Dr. Edward Messing, MD is an Urology Specialist in Rochester, NY. They specialize in Urology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital and Rochester General Hospital. Dr. Messing, completed a residency at New York University Hospital Center|Stanford University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Messing an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Messing works at Practice in Rochester, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Cancer and Bladder Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Messing's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Strong Memorial Hospital Psych
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5282
  2. 2
    Urmc Urology in Brighton (sawgrass)
    158 Sawgrass Dr Fl 2, Rochester, NY 14620 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-2838
  3. 3
    Office
    601 Elmwood Ave # 656, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-3345
  4. 4
    Office
    601 Elmwood Ave Fl AC2, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-1700

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  • Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Rochester General Hospital

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Urinary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck

Treatment frequency



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Urinary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bladder Surgery
Acute Cystitis
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Testicular Cancer
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Orchiectomy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Uroflowmetry
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Bowenoid Papulosis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Genital Warts
Granulomatous Prostatitis
Horseshoe Kidney
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Malignancy of Penile Body
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Pyonephrosis
Renal Abscess
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sexual Pain Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Trigonitis
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stones
Urethral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Circumcision
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Cystotomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Kidney Surgery
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Paracentesis
Penile Implants
Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Urostomy
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Vaginal Surgery
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Wound Repair
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    4.2
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    Based on 16 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1174562425
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • New York University Hospital Center|Stanford University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. Edward Messing, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Messing is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Messing has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Messing has seen patients for Urinary Tract Cancer and Bladder Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Messing on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Messing. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Messing.

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