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Memorial Sloan Kettering urologic surgeon Jose M. Flores

Jose M. Flores, MD, MHA

Urologic Surgeon

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Low Testosterone
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Surgeon
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I am a urologic surgeon specializing in male sexual and reproductive health.

At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I often see men with active cancer or a history of cancer. We meet before and after treatment to address its effects on sexual function and fertility and, when relevant, to discuss available medical and/or surgical interventions that can alleviate problems related to sex and fertility. I also provide sexual and reproductive healthcare to men who have never been diagnosed with cancer.

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.
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In collaboration with MSK’s sexual and reproductive medicine team, I manage a variety of conditions, such as erectile dysfunction, ejaculation and orgasm disorders, low testosterone, male infertility, varicocele, and Peyronie’s disease. The surgeries that I perform include microsurgical testicular sperm extraction pre- and post-cancer treatment, penile prosthesis, microsurgical varicocelectomies, hydrocelectomies, penile plication, circumcisions, vasectomies, and vasectomy reversals. I also have expertise in penile doppler ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for evaluating erectile dysfunction and intralesional injection therapy for men with Peyronie’s disease.

My goal is to improve my patients’ health and quality of life by using the most effective treatments available, tailored to their specific needs and priorities. I strive to help patients make the best decisions about their care by clearly presenting the relevant medical information, discussing treatment options and expectations, and addressing all their concerns with compassion.

I completed three years of clinical fellowship training in urology, spending one year at the University of Illinois at Chicago and two years at MSK. Additionally, I have nearly a decade of clinical experience as an attending urologist in my native country of Chile. My clinical training and experience dovetails with research; I have been involved in academic research throughout my career and served as a research fellow for two years in the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota. The clinical research I am currently conducting focuses on:

  • Defining comorbidity profile factors associated with erectile function recovery after radical pelvic surgery,
  • assessing the safety of testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer,
  • identifying factors associated with penile curvature improvement in men with Peyronie’s disease,
  • the psychological impact of Peyronie’s disease,
  • evaluating factors associated with sexual dysfunction and low testosterone in survivors of testicular cancer,
  • fertility preservation in men with testicular cancer, and
  • predictors of fertility preservation in men after oncological treatment.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, exploring New York, and traveling.

My Role at MSK

A urologic surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) (GU) system. This includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Low Testosterone
  • Ejaculation and Orgasm Disorders
  • Peyronie’s Disease
  • Male Onco-Fertility
  • Male Infertility
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of Chile School of Medicine
  • MHA, University of the Andes

Residencies

  • Surgery, University of Chile
  • Urology, University of Chile

Awards and Honors

  • Abstract (“Predictors of azoospermia in men with testis cancer”) highlighted for take home messages during the American Urological Association 2023 Annual Meeting
  • Abstract (“Analyzing the impact of testosterone on bone density loss”) selected for the American Urological Association Annual Meeting Press Program (2022)
  • William P Conners III Best Abstract in Fertility & Andrology Prize, awarded for ”Testosterone challenge in men post-radical prostatectomy with profoundly low testosterone,” the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (2021)

Fellowships

  • Urology, University of Minnesota
  • Andrology, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, MSKCC

Board Certifications

  • Urology (Chile)

Insurance Information

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Emblem Essential

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Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

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Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

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Husky CT Medicaid

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Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

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MVP

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Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

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Oscar

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Oxford

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PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

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Qualcare

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PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

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UMR

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United Healthcare

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Contact and Location

Dr. Flores sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center
205 East 64th Street New York NY 10022
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Research and Publications

Flores JM, Salter CA, Mulhall JP. Clomiphene citrate therapy for testosterone deficiency: a proposed clinical care pathway. J Sex Med. 2023. ;20(5):588-590. PMCID: PMC10149379

Flores JM, Nascimento B, Punjani N, Salter CA, Bernie H, Taniguchi H, Miranda E, Terrier JE, Schofield E, Jenkins L, Mulhall JP. Predictors of curvature improvement in men with Peyronie’s disease treated with intralesional collagenase clostridium histolyticum. J Sex Med. 2022;19(11):1680-1686. PMCID: PMC10164446

Flores JM, Comments on testosterone therapy is associated with depression, suicidality, and intentional self-harm: Analysis of a national federated database. J Sex Med. 2022; 12(22): 1265-6.

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Flores JM, Mulhall JP. The Pre-Testosterone Therapy Checklist. J Sex Med. 2022. 2(22): 1259-60.

Marconi M, Palma C, Moreno S, Flores JM, Urreojola E. Trends in treatments for erectile dysfunction in Chile between 2010 and 2020 with special focus on penile prostheses. Archivo Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia. 2022; 94,1.

Flores JM, Bernie HL, Miranda E, Nascimento B, Schofield E, Tin A, Benfante N, Carlsson S, Mulhall JP. The relationship between PSA and total testosterone levels in men with prostate cancer. J Sex Med. 2022;19(3), 471-478. PMCID: 35135736.

Punjani N, Bernie H, Salter C, Flores J, Benfante N, Mulhall JP. The anatomical relationships in the space of Retzius: An MRI analysis. J Sex Med. 2021; 18(11):1830-1834. PMCID: 34548263.

Flores JM, Salter CA, Nascimento B, Terrier JE, Taniguchi H, Bernie H, Miranda E, Jenkins L, Schofield E, Mulhall JP. The prevalence and predictors of penile pain in men with Peyronie’s disease. Sexual Medicine, Open Access journal. 2021;9 (4):100398. PMCID: 34246855.

Punjani N, Nascimento B, Salter C, Flores J, Miranda E, Terrier J, Taniguchi H, Jenkins L, Mulhall JP. Predictors of pursuing intralesional Xiaflex in Peyronie’s disease patients. J Sex Med. 2021 Jul;18(7):1258-1264. PMCID: 34226137.

Punjani N, Bernie H, Salter C, Flores J, Benfante N, Mulhall JP. The utilization and impact of aromatase inhibitor therapy in men with elevated estradiol levels on testosterone therapy. Sexual Medicine, Open Access journal. 2021;9 (4):100378. PMCID: 34090245.

Morgantini LA, Naha U, Wang H, Francavilla S, Acar O, Flores JM, Crivellaro S, Moreira D, Abern M, Eklund M, Vigneswaran HT, Weine SM. Factors contributing to healthcare professional burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid turnaround global survey. PLoS One. 2020;15(9). PMCID: 32881887.

Valdevenito JP, Flores J, Rojas RG, Manriquez V, Arribillaga L, Benito J. Voiding symptoms obtained by open versus directed anamnesis as predictors of voiding dysfunction in women. Int Braz J Urology. 2019;30:45. PMCID: 31184452.

Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Jose M. Flores discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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