Zachariah G. Goldsmith, MD, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
4.9 out of 5
(197)
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St. Luke's Center for Urology - Easton
Welcome to St. Luke’s Center for Urology! I am passionate about getting to know my patients. My patient care philosophy is to provide an individualized approach, by offering the most advanced high quality medical and surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs.
My particular areas of expertise are urologic oncology (kidney, prostate and bladder cancer), complex kidney stone disease and voiding dysfunction in men (BPH, or enlarged prostate). I am highly trained and experienced in minimally invasive urologic surgery including robotics, laparoscopy and advanced endoscopy. I also specialize in minimally invasive outpatient treatment for BPH (enlarged prostate). I have been certified as one of Pennsylvania’s first Center of Excellence physicians for the UroLift procedure.
I completed my urologic training at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where I was trained by some of the leaders in our field. I also completed a research fellowship in endourology (minimally invasive surgery and surgery for kidney stones). Prior to that, I completed the combined MD and PhD program at Temple University in Philadelphia, earning a PhD in molecular biology and cancer research. I have advanced training in robotic surgery, molecular biology of cancer, patient safety and quality improvement. My doctoral research was funded by the American Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and I have published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters.
Since joining St Luke’s Center for Urology in 2015, I have worked to improve our Network’s protocol for prostate cancer screening by creating an evidence-based clinical protocol through outreach and education with primary care physicians. I have also expanded our surgical services at the Anderson and Monroe campuses, having performed the first laparoscopic nephrectomy and percutaneous renal surgeries at the Anderson site. In addition, I have worked to improve our ability to diagnose prostate cancer by helping to establish a multiparametric MRI program.
I am also proud to consider myself a family man. I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children.
Specialties
- Urology
Expertise
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
- Endourology
- Prostate Cancer
- Robotics
- Urolithiasis
Medical School
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2009
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, 2009 - 2010
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, 2010 - 2015
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, 2011 - 2012
This provider has 82 total patient reviews
“Dr. Goldsmith is an outstanding physician. He is well prepared to discuss your issues. His approach is very personal and you feel very comfortable discussing your concerns with him. He is a blue chipper for St Lukes.”
6/8/2024
“I received excellent care from my provider & his staff .. Thank you to everyone involved with my surgery.. Everyone was fantastic.. Thank You very much..”
5/28/2024
“All good.”
5/26/2024
“I am so happy that I chose Dr Goldsmith to perform the procedure. He immediately made me feel at ease and made the procedure as comfortable as possible. He explained everything very clearly and was friendly to me and his staff. I'd also like to recognize my nurse, she also made me feel at ease and was very courteous.”
5/24/2024
“Dr Goldsmith has always shown that he is interested in my problems and gives me great confidence in his abilities. He is extremely professional and very kind and reassuring.”
5/4/2024
“Everyone and everything were exceptional with my visit. The only thing contrary was the woman who checked me into urology. She was very cold and unfriendly. Everyone else was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and very willing to help.”
4/29/2024
“Provider indicated I would be getting a call about scheduling the biopsy. It's been 3+ days and I've not yet received the phone call to schedule the procedure.”
4/27/2024
“Went to Saint Luke's to see Dr. Goldsmith and he was excellent, explained things and process with me and was very polite, knowledgeable and understanding. I am very glad I went to Saint Luke's to have Dr. Goldsmith take care of my upcoming procedure.”
4/27/2024
“Awesome provider.”
4/11/2024
“I am deeply impressed with Dr. Goldsmith. Fortunate to finally have him as my urologist and feel confident that he can pride a satisfying solution to my health situation.”
4/11/2024
“Very excellent care”
4/8/2024
“Very nice and professional.”
4/8/2024
“Dr Goldsmith is a wonderful physician. He made me feel very comfortable”
4/8/2024
“Excellent Surgeon with excellent bedside manner”
4/8/2024
“Dr Goldsmith is the absolute best urologist I have ever had in the 30 years I've been dealing with kidney stones.”
4/6/2024
“Dr. Goldstein is an exceptional doctor, very caring and knowledgeable with regards to health care.”
4/6/2024
“Dr Goldsmith was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Him, his PA and entire office staff made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of .”
4/6/2024
“Great Dr and staff , answered my questions and when they did not have an immediate answer they got me an answer and called me right away.”
4/5/2024
“All good”
4/4/2024
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“Everything went smoothly”
6/13/2024