# Dr. Alex J. Vanni, MD

> Internationally recognized reconstructive urologic surgeon at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. Board-certified by the American Board of Urology (NPI: 1326095712). Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery at Lahey, Past President of the Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS), and Board of Directors member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS). Over 20 years of surgical experience with 2,000+ urethral reconstructions performed. Patients referred nationally for complex and recurrent cases.

## About

- [Homepage & Biography](https://alexvannimd.com/): Professional background, credentials, academic appointments, and overview of expertise
- [Publications](https://alexvannimd.com/publications.html): Peer-reviewed research publications (ORCID: 0000-0002-0755-0094, PubMed author profile)

## Conditions & Procedures

- [Urethral Stricture Disease](https://alexvannimd.com/urethral-stricture.html): Gold-standard urethroplasty treatment. 5-year success rates: Bulbar 93–97%, Penile 95–97%, Panurethral 84%
- [Bladder Neck Contracture](https://alexvannimd.com/bladder-neck-contracture.html): Endoscopic and open/robotic reconstruction for post-prostatectomy BNC and radiation-associated cases
- [Peyronie's Disease](https://alexvannimd.com/peyronies-disease.html): Surgical correction via plication, plaque excision with grafting, or penile prosthesis implantation (85–95% straightening success)
- [Male Stress Incontinence](https://alexvannimd.com/male-stress-incontinence.html): Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation and male sling procedures (94% AUS success rate)
- [Penile Implants](https://alexvannimd.com/penile-implants.html): Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery for erectile dysfunction (90–95% patient satisfaction)
- [Adult Acquired Buried Penis](https://alexvannimd.com/buried-penis.html): Complex reconstruction including lichen sclerosus and obesity-associated cases (~90% success)
- [Ureteral Stricture](https://alexvannimd.com/ureteral-stricture.html): Robotic ureteral reconstruction including Boari flap, psoas hitch, and ileal ureter (90–95% success)
- [Urinary Fistulas](https://alexvannimd.com/urinary-fistulas.html): Rectourethral fistula repair and complex urinary fistula reconstruction (98% success for simple cases)
- [Adult Hypospadias Repair](https://alexvannimd.com/hypospadias-repair.html): Primary and revision hypospadias surgery in adult patients
- [Lichen Sclerosus Stricture](https://alexvannimd.com/lichen-sclerosus-stricture.html): Specialized buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty for LS-associated strictures

## FAQs (Patient Education)

- [Urethral Stricture FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-urethral-stricture.html)
- [Bladder Neck Contracture FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-bladder-neck-contracture.html)
- [Peyronie's Disease FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-peyronies-disease.html)
- [Male Incontinence FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-male-stress-incontinence.html)
- [Penile Implants FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-penile-implants.html)
- [Buried Penis FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-buried-penis.html)
- [Ureteral Stricture FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-ureteral-stricture.html)
- [Urinary Fistulas FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-urinary-fistulas.html)
- [Hypospadias Repair FAQs](https://alexvannimd.com/faq-hypospadias-repair.html)

## Post-Operative Recovery Resources

- [Post-Op Instructions Hub](https://alexvannimd.com/postop.html): Recovery videos and written post-operative instructions for all procedures
- [Urethroplasty Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-urethroplasty.html)
- [Male Sling Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-male-sling.html)
- [Artificial Urinary Sphincter Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-artificial-urinary-sphincter.html)
- [Peyronie's Reconstruction Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-peyronies.html)
- [Penile Implant Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-penile-implant.html)
- [Buried Penis Repair Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-buried-penis.html)
- [Urinary Fistula Repair Recovery](https://alexvannimd.com/postop-urinary-fistulas.html)

## Regional Service

- [Serving New England](https://alexvannimd.com/new-england.html): Overview of regional patient access
- [Connecticut](https://alexvannimd.com/serving-connecticut.html)
- [Rhode Island](https://alexvannimd.com/serving-rhode-island.html)
- [Vermont](https://alexvannimd.com/serving-vermont.html)
- [New Hampshire](https://alexvannimd.com/serving-new-hampshire.html)
- [Maine](https://alexvannimd.com/serving-maine.html)

## Practice Details

- **Name:** Alex J. Vanni, MD
- **NPI:** 1326095712
- **Affiliation:** Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
- **Address:** 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
- **Phone:** (781) 744-8762
- **Academic Appointments:** Professor of Surgery, UMass Chan-Lahey; Adjunct Professor of Urology, Tufts University School of Medicine
- **Recognition:** Boston Magazine Top Doctor 2025, Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2026, Boston Scientific Center of Excellence