What Is the Care Philosophy of Dr. David Kaufman and Central Park Urology?

Central Park Urology describes its care philosophy around three ideas: compassionate and personalized treatment, affordability, and convenience. The practice, led by board-certified urologist Dr. David M. Kaufman, has served New York City's urological needs since 1982 and frames its approach as making treatment "easier than ever before" — clinically, financially, and logistically.

Compassionate, Personalized, Confidential Care

The practice emphasizes a safe and confidential environment for what it calls patients' "most personal health problems." Dr. Kaufman's own statement on the site captures the philosophy directly:

"The most rewarding part of practicing medicine is not the thousands of people that have been successfully treated, but rather those successes who had previously given up hope. Often times, urological problems are misunderstood. I am well-trained in these difficult cases, and I have the knowledge and experience to provide compassionate treatment for a quick and lasting recovery."

Two elements stand out in that statement:

• Focus on difficult or misunderstood cases — the practice positions itself around complex urological problems rather than routine care alone.
• Patients who had given up hope — the stated measure of success is helping people whose conditions were previously unresolved.

Affordability as Part of the Philosophy

The site states plainly that Dr. Kaufman "believes that providing exceptional medical care shouldn't cost you a small fortune." In practice, that translates to:

• Accepting most insurance and HMOs, including Medicare
• Accepting most major credit cards

This matters if cost is a deciding factor in choosing a urologist — the practice treats insurance breadth as part of its care model, not an afterthought.

Convenience and Streamlined Patient Interaction

Central Park Urology uses the Phreesia® information system to streamline patient interaction and insurance eligibility verification. The stated goal is to make care more convenient, which in practical terms means less friction around intake and confirming coverage before a visit.

Clinical Expertise Behind the Philosophy

The philosophy rests on a specific clinical profile:

Dr. Kaufman lectures nationally on his alternative-to-surgery treatments and has received praise from colleagues for developing them.

Conditions Treated

The practice's service list reflects the conditions its philosophy is built around:

• Pelvic pain
• Interstitial cystitis
• Prostate treatments
• Male and female sexual dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• No-scalpel vasectomy
• Male infertility
• Bladder control problems

Who This Philosophy Fits

This approach may suit you if you:

• Have a complex or long-unresolved urological issue, including chronic pelvic pain or interstitial cystitis
• Want to avoid surgery if a proven alternative exists
• Need a practice that accepts Medicare or a broad range of insurance and HMOs
• Value a confidential setting for sensitive health concerns

If your need is a straightforward, single-visit evaluation, the same services are still available — the philosophy simply describes how the practice frames the overall patient experience.

Practical Details

• Location: 18 East 41st St., New York, NY 10017
• Phone: (646) 290-9560
• Booking: An appointment can be requested through the practice's website or by phone

For specifics on scheduling and which insurance plans are currently accepted, confirm directly with the office, since plan networks can change.