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Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky

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Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky

Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty in New York

Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky is a highly regarded Reconstructive Urologist and Gender Surgeon at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY. In addition to offering primary Vaginoplasty surgery, Dr. Nikolavsky is also an expert at treating post-operative urinary complications and provides long term follow-up care for patients who have had Vaginoplasty.

Training and Education

  • Medical degree, 2004, Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Urology and General Surgery residencies at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
  • Diplomat of the American Board of Urology, 2014
  • Fellowship training in Reconstructive Urology, University of Colorado, Aurora CO
  • Professor of Urology and Director of the Reconstructive Urology department, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
  • Program Director of the Reconstructive Urology Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY

Professional Memberships

  • American Urological Association (AUA)
  • Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)- associate member since 5/20/2012
  • Societe Internationale d'Urologie (SIU) – member since 3/2013
  • International Continence Society (ICS) – member since 3/2014
  • Society of Female Urology and Urodynamics (SUFU)- affiliate member since 3/8/2012
  • President of the International Russian-Speaking Urological Society (iRUS) 5/2015-present
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Dr. Nikolavsky offers Orchiectomy, Vulvoplasty and Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty.

Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty surgeries are currently on hold due to the retirement of the plastic surgeon who worked with Dr. Nikolavsky.

While he does use peritoneal tissue in some cases, he does not currently offer Peritoneal Vaginoplasty. He also does not offer Vaginoplasty with penile preservation.

Pre-operative hair removal is required for Vaginoplasty.

Complications after gender-affirming Vaginoplasty can include urethral strictures (blockage), fistulas (abnormal passageways), and abscesses. These conditions can significantly affect quality of life. Reconstructive Urology is a specialized field in Urology that focuses on restoring normal urinary function. Dr. Nikolavsky is highly qualified in this area and has a very high success rate in providing solutions for post-operative urinary complications. With repair surgeries, most patients can be accommodated even with very short notice.

Dr. Nikolavsky does a free initial consultation by phone. This telemedicine appointment is required prior to an in-person visit.

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