Dr. Emiliani is a urologist specializing in the treatment and prevention of kidney stones at NYU Langone Health.
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Get a full assessment of your kidney stones
From a personalized diagnosis to the treatment and prevention of kidney stones, Dr. Emiliani will work with you to fully assess your condition.
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Services
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The initial consultation with Dr. Emiliani involves assessing your case. The doctor reviews any previous test results you may have and, after a clinical evaluation, collaborates with you to determine the best course of action.
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After the personalized evaluation of your case, Dr Emiliani uses basic tests such as X-ray and ultrasound or high-tech ones such as dual CT or renogram to distinguish between types of stones, evaluate kidney function, and provide an accurate diagnosis.
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Assessment and urgent care for renal colic includes a prioritized treatment plan, access to diagnostic tests, and immediate intervention.
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Non-invasive ambulatory treatment that uses shock waves for immediate fragmentation of kidney stones
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Minimal-invasive laser surgery through natural orifices to remove stones smaller than 2 cms.
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Minimal-invasive laser surgery that uses laser to remove stones larger than 2 cms.
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24-hour analyses of blood and urine evaluate the metabolites that contribute to kidney stone formation. Additionally, infrared spectroscopy is used to analyze the composition of the stones.
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Lifestyle, diet, and medication recommendations tailored to each patient based on results from the personalized study.
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Book an appointment or video call with Dr Emiliani
NYU Langone Health - Brooklyn Heights
186 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
(+1) 929-455-2399
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian
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Kidney stones overview
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Types of kidney stones
VIDEO (Spanish)
There are 7 main types of kidney stones
The four most common types are calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, and struvite stones.
Knowing the type of stone may help to know the cause and how to reduce the risk of further stones.
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Treatments
VIDEO (Spanish)
There are several treatment options, from medication to minimally invasive surgery
The right treatment is chosen based on factors such as the patient’s anatomy, stone composition, stone size, or stone location.
The objective is to avoid pain, renal failure, infections, and stone recurrences.
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Prevention
VIDEO (Spanish)
The study includes the stone analysis and a metabolic evaluation.
We evaluate all known causes of stones as hormonal or genetic diseases.
There are specific recommendations as diet, lifestyle changes or medical treatment to reduce risk of recurrence.