Education
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Undergraduate:
- Columbia University -
Medical School:
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine -
Residency:
- NYU Langone Health -
Fellowship:
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Insurance Accepted
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction participates in a wide range of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Horizon NJ Health, and Medicare. Each physician has their accepted insurance and hospital affiliations. For those out of network, our insurance specialists will work with you before your appointment to find the most coverage available for your treatment. We can often develop individual agreements with your insurance carrier for your personalized treatment plan.
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Alex Xu, MD
Reconstructive Urologist
Advanced Training in Genitourinary Reconstruction
Dr. Alex J. Xu is a reconstructive urologist with advanced training in genitourinary reconstruction. Dr. Xu balances clinical excellence with an empathetic understanding of each patient’s personal journey. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, individualized care—ensuring his patients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their treatment.
Dr. Xu completed his BA in biological sciences at Columbia University and earned his MD at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He went on to complete his urology residency at NYU Langone Health followed by a specialized fellowship in genitourinary reconstruction at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals. His experience is built on a high volume of complex cases, utilizing both robotic and traditional surgical techniques to deliver individualized, high-quality care. Dr. Xu has published extensively in his field, including peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, textbook chapters, and presentations at national meetings. This comprehensive training enables him to offer his patients the most current, evidence-based treatments.
Dr. Xu also treats patients with various urological conditions that can significantly impact quality of life, including urethral and ureteral stricture disease, complex pelvic trauma, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.
Whether you're beginning to explore your options or ready to take the next step in your care, Dr. Xu is committed to guiding you with expertise, empathy, and comprehensive support.
- Publications
October 5, 2026
Setting the Foundation: Dr. Alex Xu Coauthors Textbook Chapter on Male Stress Urinary Incontinence
In a chapter from the Springer textbook Taking the Stress Out of Male Incontinence: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Alex J. Xu, MD, Andrew...
October 5, 2026
Fifteen Years of Data: Dr. Alex Xu Leads Landmark Study on Continence After Radical Prostatectomy
In a study published in The Journal of Urology, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues report findings from a prospective, 15-year longitudinal study...
October 5, 2026
Understanding Long-Term Outcomes: Dr. Alex Xu Studies Urinary Symptoms After Radical Prostatectomy
Published in Urology, this study by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues examines the long-term natural history of lower urinary tract symptoms in men...
October 5, 2026
Evaluating Imaging Innovation: Dr. Alex Xu Reviews the Evidence Behind HistoScanning for Prostate Cancer
In a review published in Current Urology Reports, Alex Xu and colleagues examine the existing literature on HistoScanning, an imaging technology...
October 5, 2026
Expanding the Toolkit for Ureteral Reconstruction: Dr. Alex Xu Contributes to Multi-Institutional Study on Appendiceal Ureteroplasty
Published in Urology, this multi-institutional study, coauthored by Alex J. Xu, MD, and the Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery...
October 5, 2026
Shaping the Future of Training: Dr. Alex Xu Reflects on the New PGY-1 Year in Urology
Published in Current Urology Reports, this review by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues examines the ACGME's changes to the first year of urology...
October 5, 2026
Confronting Misinformation: Dr. Alex Xu Examines Prostate Cancer Content on TikTok
In a study published in BJU International, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues assess the accuracy and quality of prostate cancer videos on TikTok using...
October 5, 2026
Examining Online Health Information: Dr. Alex Xu Assesses the Quality of Prostate Cancer Content on Instagram
Published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, this study by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues evaluates the quality of prostate cancer...
October 5, 2026
A Safer Path to Hernia Repair: Dr. Alex Xu Introduces a Robotic Technique for Post-Ileal Conduit Patients
In a study published in Urology, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues describe a novel robotic-assisted technique for repairing parastomal hernias that...
October 5, 2026
Continuing the Conversation: Dr. Alex Xu Responds to Commentary on Parastomal Hernia Repair
In a published response in Urology, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues address commentary on their earlier work describing a robotic technique for...
October 5, 2026
Preserving Function and Anatomy: Dr. Alex Xu Details a Foreskin-Sparing Approach to Phimosis Repair
Published in Urology, this study by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues outlines the surgical technique and outcomes of Heineke-Mikulicz preputioplasty, a...
October 5, 2026
Advancing Minimally Invasive Care: Dr. Alex Xu Reviews the Future of Robotic Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction
In a review published in Urologic Clinics of North America, Alex J. Xu, MD, and Yeonsoo S. Lee examine the growing role of robotic-assisted surgery...
October 5, 2026
Redefining Fistula Repair: Dr. Alex Xu Refines the PATIO Technique
In a study published in Urology Video Journal, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues demonstrate an updated approach to the PATIO ("Preserve it And Turn it...
October 5, 2026
A Simpler Way to Monitor Kidney Pressure: Dr. Alex Xu Designs a Novel Intraoperative Apparatus
Published in Urology Video Journal, this study by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues describes a simple, economical apparatus for measuring intrarenal...
September 29, 2026
A Roadmap for Inclusive Care: Dr. Alex Xu Surveys Urologists on LGBTQ Patient Care
In a study published in Urology, Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues surveyed urology faculty and residents nationwide to assess practice patterns,...
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Mountainside Medical Center (Inside Harries Pavilion) 1 Bay Avenue
Suite 4
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Suite 4
Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028
Mountainside Medical Center – Inside Harries Pavilion
Phone:
855-980-6981
Red Bank
331 Newman Springs Road
Building 2 - First Floor, Suite 200
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Building 2 - First Floor, Suite 200
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Phone:
855-980-6981