Dr. Pagano, a native of New Jersey, graduated from Morristown High School before attending Harvard University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts cum laude in chemistry. He then obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He remained at Columbia University Medical Center to complete his surgical internship and urology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Pagano practices all aspects of urology including laparoscopic/robotic surgery and minimally invasive treatments for stone disease, prostate conditions, and urologic malignancies. He also has a special interest in men’s health (andrology) and sexual medicine. His clinical research in erectile dysfunction, penile prosthetics, Peyronie’s disease (a condition of penile scarring and shape changes), and testosterone deficiency has been published broadly in peer-reviewed journals and presented at various national meetings. He received multiple research awards for his published work on penile duplex Doppler ultrasound.

Dr. Pagano is a member of the American Urological Association and board-certified by the American Board of Urology.