Name: Dr. Nathan Chertack

Specialty: Urology

Qualification / Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Albany Medical Center; Albany Med South Clinical Campus; Glens Falls Hospital; St. Peter’s Hospital — Albany, NY; St. Mary’s Hospital Amsterdam; Westchester Medical Center

Locations (City/State): Albany, NY; Glens Falls, NY; Hudson, NY

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Currently accepting new patients

NPI Number: 1568968600

About the Doctor

Dr. Nathan Chertack is a board-certified urologist practicing across three locations in New York State — Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson — with his primary practice based at 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY. He specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of urological conditions affecting both men and women, including kidney stones, enlarged prostate, bladder disease, urinary retention, blood in urine, and male reproductive system cancers. His practice is affiliated with six Castle Connolly Top Hospitals, a prestigious recognition awarded to healthcare institutions that demonstrate excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care, representing the top 25 percent of hospitals nationwide.

Dr. Chertack’s clinical expertise is grounded in real-world patient care, with his most commonly treated conditions and performed procedures derived from actual patient encounters over the past two years. He brings a comprehensive surgical skill set to his practice, encompassing endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for both benign and malignant conditions of the genitourinary system. His wide geographic reach across Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson ensures accessible, high-quality urological care for patients throughout the Capital Region and Hudson Valley of New York.

He is currently accepting new patients at all three practice locations and accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and UnitedHealthcare. Patients may contact his office directly at (518) 262-3341 for appointments, insurance verification, and telehealth inquiries.

Key highlights about Dr. Chertack include the following:

• Board-certified urologist with practices in Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson, New York
• Affiliated with six Castle Connolly Top Hospitals across New York State
• Comprehensive urological expertise in kidney stones, prostate disease, bladder conditions, and male reproductive cancers
• Advanced surgical skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open urological procedures
• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, CDPHP, MVP Healthcare, and other major plans
• Currently accepting new patients at all three locations
• Fluent in English

Education & Training

Specific details regarding Dr. Chertack’s medical school and residency program are not publicly listed in available records. Based on his specialty and level of expertise, his training reflects a comprehensive urological surgical education pathway. His education and training include the following:

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree — Institution not publicly listed

Residency: Urology Residency Training — Institution not publicly listed

Fellowship / Additional Training: Advanced urological surgical techniques including endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical approaches

Subspecialty Skills: Kidney and bladder surgery, prostate surgery, male reproductive health, cancer management, stone disease

Note: Patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Chertack’s office at (518) 262-3341 for detailed information regarding his educational background and training credentials.

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Chertack diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of urological conditions affecting men and women. His most commonly treated conditions, derived from real-world patient encounters over the past two years, include the following:

• Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis)
• Urinary and Genital Problems
• Urinary Retention
• Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia — BPH)
• Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
• Male Reproductive System Cancer (Prostate, Testicular, Penile Cancer)
• Urinary System Cancer (Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer)
• Kidney and Ureter Conditions
• Urinary Problems and Voiding Dysfunction
• Abnormal Urine Test Results
• Abnormal Cancer Test Results
• Cancer Screening and Surveillance
• Contraception Management and Permanent Birth Control
• Muscle Disorders Affecting the Urinary Tract
• Urination Problems and Overactive Bladder

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Chertack performs a wide range of urological procedures derived from real-world patient care over the past two years. His most commonly performed procedures include the following:

Kidney and Bladder Procedures

• Bladder Scope (Cystoscopy)
• Kidney Stone Treatment (Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy)
• Cystoscopy — Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• Prostate Surgery (Transurethral Resection and Laser Procedures)
• Bladder Test (Urodynamic Studies)
• Ureteral Stent Placement and Management
• Urethral Dilation
• Bladder Tumor Removal (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor — TURBT)
• Bladder and Urinary Tract Examination
• Kidney Stone Removal (Percutaneous and Endoscopic Approaches)
• Bladder and Urethra Examination
• Bladder Injection (Botox for Overactive Bladder)
• Bladder Treatment Procedures

Men’s Health Procedures

• Vasectomy and Permanent Birth Control Procedures
• Male Reproductive Cancer Surgical Management
• Prostate Biopsy and Cancer Staging

Services Offered

Dr. Chertack’s urology practice across Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson, New York offers a comprehensive range of urological services for both male and female patients. His practice is built around accurate diagnosis, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and evidence-based medical management of the full spectrum of urological conditions.

Kidney stone evaluation and treatment is a core service provided by Dr. Chertack. He manages kidney stone disease from initial diagnostic workup through definitive surgical treatment, offering ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, bladder scope procedures, and kidney stone removal using minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. Patients across all three of his New York practice locations have access to his documented expertise in kidney stone management.

Bladder and urinary tract services are a major focus of his practice. Dr. Chertack performs diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy to directly evaluate the bladder and urethra, performs bladder tumor removal for bladder cancer patients, administers bladder injections including Botox therapy for overactive bladder, and conducts urodynamic bladder testing to assess voiding function. These services cover the full diagnostic and treatment spectrum for bladder and lower urinary tract conditions.

Prostate disease management including benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer is a well-documented area of Dr. Chertack’s clinical practice. He performs prostate surgery, prostate biopsies, and cancer staging procedures, and coordinates ongoing cancer surveillance and treatment planning for patients with prostate cancer. His affiliation with Albany Medical Center, St. Peter’s Hospital, and other Castle Connolly Top Hospitals ensures access to multidisciplinary cancer care resources.

Male reproductive health and permanent birth control services include vasectomy procedures and the evaluation and surgical management of male reproductive system cancers. Dr. Chertack provides comprehensive men’s urological health care from routine wellness to complex cancer surgery.

Cancer screening and surveillance services are available for patients at elevated risk for urological cancers including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. Dr. Chertack conducts cancer screenings, evaluates abnormal test results, and develops ongoing surveillance plans for patients with a history of urological malignancies.

His three-location practice model across Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson ensures convenient access to specialist urological care for patients throughout a wide geographic area of New York State, reducing travel burden and improving access to high-quality surgical and medical urology services.

Services available at Dr. Chertack’s practice include the following:

• Kidney stone evaluation and surgical treatment
• Cystoscopy — diagnostic and therapeutic bladder examination
• Prostate disease evaluation and surgery (BPH and prostate cancer)
• Bladder tumor removal (TURBT)
• Bladder injection therapy (Botox for overactive bladder)
• Urodynamic bladder testing
• Ureteral stent placement and management
• Urethral dilation
• Male reproductive cancer evaluation and surgery
• Vasectomy and permanent birth control
• Cancer screening and surveillance
• Abnormal urine and cancer test result evaluation
• Urinary retention evaluation and management
• Contraception management consultations
• Telehealth — contact office to confirm availability
• Appointment scheduling at three New York locations

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Chertack accepts most major insurance plans at his practice. Patients are encouraged to contact his office at (518) 262-3341 to verify their specific plan and network before scheduling an appointment. Currently accepted insurance plans include the following:

• CDPHP (Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan)
• Centene
• Crown Cork and Seal Company
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Medicare
• MVP Healthcare
• State of New York
• State of Tennessee
• UnitedHealthcare
• Medicaid

Note: This list is updated regularly but is not a guarantee of coverage. Please call (518) 262-3341 to confirm your specific plan and network prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice:

Address: 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Phone: (518) 262-3341

Location 2 Address: 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Phone: (518) 262-3341

Location 3 Address: 71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY 12534

Phone: (518) 262-3341

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Medical Center — Albany, New York

Albany Medical Center is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in two procedures, serving as Dr. Chertack’s primary hospital affiliation. It is the largest hospital and health system in northeastern New York and the only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center in the region, providing access to advanced urological surgical capabilities and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Albany Med South Clinical Campus — Albany, New York

Albany Med South Clinical Campus is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital recognized for Cancer Surgery and Mastectomy procedures. It serves as an additional Albany-area surgical site within the Albany Medical Center health system, expanding Dr. Chertack’s access to surgical resources in the Albany metropolitan area.

Glens Falls Hospital — Glens Falls, New York

Glens Falls Hospital is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in two specialties and two procedures. It serves patients in the Glens Falls region of New York and is the primary hospital supporting Dr. Chertack’s Glens Falls practice location, providing local surgical and inpatient urological care services to patients in Warren and Washington counties.

St. Peter’s Hospital — Albany, New York

St. Peter’s Hospital is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital recognized for Lung Cancer Surgery. As part of Trinity Health, St. Peter’s is one of Albany’s leading acute care hospitals and provides Dr. Chertack’s patients with access to comprehensive surgical and inpatient medical services in the Albany area.

St. Mary’s Hospital Amsterdam — Amsterdam, New York

St. Mary’s Hospital Amsterdam is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in two specialties and three procedures, serving the Mohawk Valley region of New York. Dr. Chertack’s affiliation with this hospital extends his surgical reach to patients in Amsterdam and the surrounding communities.

Westchester Medical Center — Valhalla, New York

Westchester Medical Center is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in two specialties and six procedures, and is one of the most comprehensive academic medical centers in the Hudson Valley region. This affiliation gives Dr. Chertack’s patients access to advanced subspecialty surgical resources and complex case management capabilities at one of New York’s premier regional medical centers.