Dr. Stephen Tannenbaum

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen Tannenbaum is an experienced urologist with over 21 years of practice in Aventura, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed residencies in Surgery (1994–1996) and Urology (1996–2000) at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Tannenbaum is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Hialeah Hospital, and Memorial Hospital West. He has expertise in treating conditions such as enlarged prostate, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, and performs procedures including urinary endoscopy and kidney removal surgery. Dr. Tannenbaum accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in urology

• Graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

• Residencies in Surgery and Urology at Tufts Medical Center

• Affiliated with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Memorial Hospital West

• Expertise in urinary endoscopy, enlarged prostate, kidney stone disease, and UTI

• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major private insurers

Education & Training

Medical School – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency – Tufts Medical Center, Surgery, 1994–1996
Residency – Tufts Medical Center, Urology, 1996–2000
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

• Kidney stone disease

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

• Bladder cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Hematuria (blood in urine)

• Urinary incontinence

• Erectile dysfunction

• Pelvic floor disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

• Urinary endoscopy (cystoscopy – visualization of urethra and bladder)

• Kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy)

• Vasectomy

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for enlarged prostate

• Lithotripsy or surgical removal of kidney stones

• Bladder biopsy

• Prostate biopsy

• Urodynamic testing

• Placement of ureteral stents

Services Offered

Dr. Tannenbaum provides comprehensive urologic care for both men and women, focusing on diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. His services include diagnostic evaluations, medical management, and surgical interventions for conditions ranging from kidney stones and UTIs to prostate and bladder cancers. He performs in-office procedures such as cystoscopy as well as more complex surgeries like kidney removal. Dr. Tannenbaum works closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinates care with primary care physicians and oncologists when needed.

• Diagnostic services – Cystoscopy, urinalysis, imaging interpretation (CT, ultrasound), urodynamics

• Stone disease management – Medical expulsive therapy, shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy

• Prostate care – Enlarged prostate (medication or TURP), prostate cancer screening (PSA, biopsy), active surveillance

• Cancer surgery – Nephrectomy (partial or radical), cystectomy, prostatectomy

• Infection treatment – Antibiotic therapy for recurrent UTIs

• Men’s health – Vasectomy, erectile dysfunction treatment, low testosterone management

• Incontinence care – Pelvic floor therapy, medication, sling procedures

• Preventive counseling – Kidney stone prevention (diet, hydration), prostate health screening

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Centene (HMO)

• Cigna (HMO, PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Florida Blue (HMO, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 21150 Biscayne Blvd, 404, Aventura, FL, 33180
Phone: (305) 466-9111

Hospital Affiliations

• HCA Florida Aventura Hospital – Aventura, FL 

• Hialeah Hospital – Hialeah, FL

• Memorial Hospital West – Pembroke Pines, FL 

• North Miami Beach Surgery Center – North Miami Beach, FL

• Surgery Center of Pembroke Pines – Hollywood, FL