Susan Rusnack, MD

20+ Years of Robotic Surgery Expertise, Pioneering Urogynecology and Robotic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction. Specializing in Compassionate Urological Care for Men and Women

Dr. Susan Rusnack is a native of the Pasadena area, where she attended the Polytechnic School. She was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree from Rice University and continued to Jefferson Medical College to earn her M.D.

Dr. Rusnack completed her urology residency and served as Chief Resident at Columbia University – New York Presbyterian Hospital. She continued her training at Mount Sinai Medical Center, completing a fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Initially, Dr. Rusnack practiced urology in northern New Jersey. During that time, she refined her robotic skills and began applying them to pelvic floor reconstruction in women.

While practicing in New Jersey, Dr. Rusnack was a clinical professor in urogynecology at the Columbia University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

After a 21-year absence, Dr. Rusnack returned to the Los Angeles area to continue her practice. She is a well-known female urologist who provides compassionate care and considers it critical to explain and educate patients about their urologic issues.

DR. RUSNACK'S PATIENTS' TALK ABOUT HER QUALITY OF CARE

From Emergency to Expertise: How Richard Found Life-Saving Care with Dr. Rusnack

Prostate/BPH, General Urology

From Embarrassment to Confidence: How Chelsea Solved Her Postpartum Incontinence with Dr. Rusnack

Women’s Health, General Urology

The Ideal Combination of Skill and Compassion: How Patty Found Her Forever Urologist in Dr. Rusnack

Women’s Health, General Urology

Conditions Dr. Susan Rusnack treats, and services she offers include:

BPH and Prostate issues
Decreased Sensation
Enlarged Prostate
General Urologic Issues
Hormone Management
Incontinence
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Stones
Labiaplasty
Lichen Sclerosis & Planus
Low Libido
Menopause
Neurogenic Bladder
Orgasm Dysfunction
Overactive Bladder
Pain with Sex
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Pain
Recurrent UTIs
Skene’s Gland Cyst
Urethral Diverticulum
Urethral Prolapse or Caruncle
Urethral Stricture
Vaginal Dryness or Laxity
Vaginal Mesh Complications
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Voiding Dysfunction

Undergraduate

Rice University, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language
Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia, New York, NY

Residencies

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia, New York, NY
Chief Resident

Fellowship

Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Urology, Diplomat
American Urological Association
Western Section, AUA
Society of Robotic Surgery
Los Angeles Urological Association
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)

Interests

Voiding dysfunction and incontinence, in men and women
Sexual dysfunction in men and women
Endourology and kidney stone disease
Minimally invasive procedures for an enlarged prostate
Robot-assisted prostatectomy, nerve-sparing
Laparoscopic and robot-assisted kidney surgery
Surgery for pelvic prolapse, vaginal and minimally invasive (robotic) approach

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6778 TOTAL 1ST PARTY REVIEWS / 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

Sophia L.

★★★★★

A family member was struggling with testicular pain for years and had concerns about fertility. I am so grateful that we were referred to Dr. Houman. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and has great bedside manner. He diagnosed a varicocele and recommended microsurgical varicocelectomy and we are so happy with the results. I highly recommend Dr. Houman.

Dave R.

Great doc you can trust. He's very up on all the new and modern modalities to help you and keep you healthy. Great choice and nice guy.

Ilan K.

Amazing urologist. Go to expert for men?s health. I refer patients to him as often as possible!

Marilyn B.

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