What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer Screening
Nov 07, 2025
From his Central Midtown Manhattan office in New York City, Dr. David B. Samadi — an internationally recognized prostate cancer surgeon and Director of Men’s Health at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in East Hills, Long Island — helps men take a proactive approach to their health through prostate cancer screening.
Known for his expertise in robotic-assisted prostate surgeries and individualized patient care, Dr. Samadi frequently emphasizes that early detection remains one of the most powerful tools in protecting your long-term health.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the topic today. Here, we’re breaking down three of the most important things every man should know about this vital preventive screening.
Prostate cancer screening usually involves having a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. This simple blood test checks the PSA levels in your blood.
Elevated levels may indicate a problem with the prostate, though that problem may not always be related to cancer. Having elevated levels can help determine whether you need additional testing.
Essentially, elevated PSA levels work like an early warning sign of prostate cancer, providing an opportunity to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment sooner. “The earlier, the better,” is the rule with prostate cancer diagnosis, and PSA testing as recommended has the potential to save many lives.
After an elevated PSA test, Dr. Samadi considers your case carefully, based on the factors that make you unique. He considers not only the test results but also your age, overall health, and other factors to determine whether you need further testing.
If additional testing is right for you, an MRI fusion biopsy may be the next step. This advanced, minimally invasive procedure combines detailed MRI images with real-time ultrasound to precisely target suspicious areas in the prostate and remove tissue samples for testing.
This advanced approach allows Dr. Samadi to determine whether you have prostate cancer and also whether it’s slow-growing or more aggressive. An MRI fusion biopsy procedure can detect prostate cancer far more accurately than an ultrasound alone, allowing for the most accurate diagnosis.
Leading organizations such as the American Urological Association (AUA), American Cancer Society (ACS), and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) each have their own guidelines for prostate cancer screening.
While they differ slightly, they all agree on one key point: You should make the decision about when and how to screen for prostate cancer together with your doctor.
Dr. Samadi typically recommends routine PSA screening for men over 50, as well as men aged 40-45 with additional risk factors, such as having previously elevated PSA levels, a first-degree relative with prostate cancer (i.e., father, brother), or men of a Black racial background.
As a world-renowned expert who has performed thousands of successful robotic prostate surgeries, Dr. Samadi understands how vital individualized screening can be. He takes the time to evaluate your history, risk factors, and personal preferences to help you make informed, confident decisions about your care.
Dr. Samadi also developed the Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique (SMART), a groundbreaking approach to robotic prostatectomy that combines the precision of robotics with his extensive surgical experience to remove the cancer while preserving the highest degree of urinary continence and sexual function possible.
Prostate health is an integral part of whole-person health for men, so it’s crucial to partner with a doctor who has an in-depth understanding of prostate health and outstanding skills in cancer treatment.
Dr. Samadi’s approach combines cutting-edge technology, compassionate care, and a deep understanding of men’s health. He provides a full range of urologic care to support men at every stage of life.
If you’re ready to take charge of your prostate health, call Dr. Samadi’s Central Midtown Manhattan office at 212-365-5000 to book your consultation today. You can also use our easy online scheduler to make an appointment at your convenience.