Richard D. Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Urologist in North Miami, FL
As a Urologist, Dr. Levin is highly trained to treat disorders of both the male and female urinary tract (kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra) and the male reproductive system (testicles, prostate, and penis). Urology is classified as a surgical subspecialty. Since a large and diverse variety of clinical problems are encountered when treating urological conditions, Dr. Levin’s knowledge base includes much of Endocrinology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology, and other specialties.
Dr. Richard Levin is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has numerous publications to his name and keeps abreast of the newest innovations. He is a frequent lecturer at the Aventura Cancer conference.
Personal Notes
Dr. Levin grew up in New York, trained in Washington DC, and moved to Florida to be closer to his friends and family. Dr. Levin has been health-conscious, and an advocate for healthy living. He currently lives in the greater Miami area with his wife, and son. They enjoy windsurfing and bicycle-riding and taking walks, whenever possible. They are involved with their local synagogue and are both amateur gourmets as well.
“I find that my healthy and organic lifestyle definitely permeates my practice philosophy.”
— Dr. Richard Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Levin has created an excellent reputation since coming to South Florida, in 1996. Please review these outstanding credentials:
Education
- Clark University, Worcester, MA
- George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Urological Training
- Internship in general surgery
George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C. - Residency in general surgery
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. - Residency in urology
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. - Fellowship in oncology: immunotherapy/surgery
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Surgery Branch, Bethesda, MD
Post Graduate Urological Training
- Advanced Robotic Urologic Oncologic Surgery, USF Tampa
- Basic Robotic Surgery, USF Tampa
- Urologic Ultrasound, AUA
- Advanced Laparoscopy – Celebration Hospital
- Advanced Microsurgery, – American Urologic Association/ Baylor Medical College
- Green-Light PVP Laser
- Minimally Invasive Surgery – Ablation Technology/Cryo-Surgery & RadioFrequency Ablations
- Cryo-Surgery Prostate
- Advanced Laparoscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery, UCSF
Hospital Affiliations
Professional Memberships (Past & Current)
- American Urological Association
- South East Section, American Urological Association
- Dade County Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons-Fellow
- Society of Government Service Urologists
- International College of Surgeons
- American Cancer Society, Young Patrons
- American Medical Association
- American Board of Urology Committee for Technology and Imaging
Current Position
- Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Special Interests and Expertise
- Urologic Stones
- Urologic Oncology (cancers)
- Laparoscopic, endo-urology, and stones
- Microsurgery/Infertility/Vasectomy Reversals
- Male Hormone Management
- Female reconstructive urology/incontinence
- Reconstructive Urology
- Rezum and Minimally Invasive Treatments for BPH
- GreenLight PVP laser for BPH
Academics & Achievements
- Article in UroToday International Journal by Dr. Levin: Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Cystolithotomy (Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery): A Sutureless, Tubeless Technique
- American Urological Association: Technology and Imaging Committee, April 2020.
- Associate Professor of Urology at Nova S. Eastern School of Medicine
- The Aventura Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center Trademark