Dr. Stephen Scionti Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Specialist

Online, March 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Dr. Scionti is recognized around the world as a leader in minimally invasive prostate cancer therapy, specifically image guided thermal ablation technologies like high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) which uses focused ultrasound waves to target and ablate cancerous prostate tissue and cryotherapy which used extreme cold to freeze cancerous prostate tissue.

Dr. Scionti is considered one of world's most experienced prostate HIFU surgeons and he is one of the most active cryosurgeons performing over 100 prostate cryotherapy procedures each year. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Scionti conducts several National Training Workshops designed to teach minimally invasive prostate techniques. Additionally, he is actively involved in prostate cancer research and lectures on the technology and techniques associated with minimally invasive prostate cancer therapy.

Today Dr. Stephen Scionti is Director of Prostate Cancer Ablation Surgery at the New York University School of Medicine and Langone Medical Center. He is also the former medical director and founder of the Hilton Head, SC International Center for Men's Health.