Dr. Samir S.Taneja

Dr. Samir S. Taneja, MD, is a nationally recognized urologic oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. He serves as System Chair of Urology and Senior Vice President at Northwell Health, where he leads the Smith Institute for Urology and oversees the integration of urologic services across the health system. Prior to joining Northwell, Dr. Taneja spent nearly three decades at NYU Langone Health, where he held leadership roles including Vice Chair of Urology and Director of Urologic Oncology. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency in urology at UCLA Medical Center. He is board-certified in Urology.