The Department of Urology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine trains the next generation of leaders in the field. Meet our current class of residents.

Fifth-Year Resident

Phillip Westbrook, MD
Hometown: Lexington, South Carolina
Undergraduate school: Clemson University
Medical school: Medical University of South Carolina
Clinical interests: new technologies, surgical technique, oncology, reconstruction, endourology
Personal interests: Clemson football, Atlanta Braves, golf, lake activities, cooking
Why I chose NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine: “This is an awesome place to train, and our program prides itself on its engaging, collegial, and enthusiastic culture. Because of our high surgical volume, residents receive outstanding cutting-edge training from a multitude of fellowship-trained attendings. We are given early autonomy, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, to strengthen our clinical decision-making skills. Each resident receives individualized attention and a tailored training experience that allows them to focus on their clinical and research interests. The camaraderie between residents and faculty makes for an enjoyable working environment, and I am excited to watch our program grow.”

Fourth-Year Resident

Joo Lee, MD
Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
Undergraduate school: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical school: New York Medical College
Clinical interests: endourology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS)
Personal interests: baking, tennis, trying new restaurants
Why I chose NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine: “Because it is a smaller residency, you get a lot of one-on-one time with attendings and high case volume. Everyone is approachable, and I know that I will graduate from this program with the skills to be a great urologist. I am excited to see the program grow in the future. It has been a wonderful experience so far.”

Third-Year Resident

Parth Joshi, MD
Hometown: Levittown, New York
Undergraduate school: Farmingdale State College
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Clinical interests: urologic oncology, pediatric urology
Personal interests: New York Knicks, Call of Duty, board games, spending quality time with friends and family
Why I chose NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine: “The program offers a great mix of supportive faculty and many exciting research experiences.”

Second-Year Resident

Jordan Mendelson, MD
Hometown: Pearl River, New York
Undergraduate school: Syracuse University
Medical school: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Clinical interests: medical/surgical education, reconstruction, male infertility and andrology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS), pediatric urology
Personal interests: playing and watching various sports, traveling, spending time with friends and family
Why I chose NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine: “The first thing that drew me to this program was the incredible faculty and host of residents. The high surgical volume, combined with the small size of our program, ensures that residents receive the best surgical training possible. The size of our program also affords us the opportunity to pursue our individualized research interests.”

First-Year Resident

Katharine Hodgen, MD
Hometown: Northport, New York
Undergraduate school: Georgetown University
Medical school: New York Medical College
Clinical interests: female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS), pediatric urology, male infertility and andrology, endourology
Personal interests: triathlons, pickle ball, cooking Mediterranean-inspired recipes
Why I chose NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine: “There is a sense of excitement that emanates from the urology department. The dedication of the faculty to resident education is exceptional. I instantly knew that I would be part of a close-knit team and that my clinical and research interests would be supported. I was drawn to the program’s strong surgical training and case diversity, as well as the high operative volume and one-on-one mentorship with faculty. I was also interested in the robust research opportunities in both the basic and clinical sciences. The department has a dedicated research team that aids in a host of urologic research projects.”