Lee C. Zhao, MD, MS is a reconstructive urologist, and associate professor of Urology and Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone Health.  At NYU Langone, he treats urethral strictures, ureteral obstruction, urinary fistulae, and complications of transgender surgery.  As a component of his reconstructive urology practice, Dr. Zhao is co-director for gender affirming surgery program at NYU Langone.  He performs both primary and revision gender affirming surgery as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  He has pioneered the use of robotic surgery for urologic reconstruction, including repair of ureteral strictures using oral mucosa and posterior urethroplasty.