Sean Fullerton, M.D., specializes in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), obstructive uropathy, complex urinary stones, bladder dysfunction in men and women, kidney obstruction, and prostatitis. He supervises the resident clinic run weekly at Westchester Medical Center (WMC), while training the residents in urodynamics, office cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and ambulatory surgery. In this respect, Dr. Fullerton ensures that residents build their own ‘patient panels’ and practice a continuity of care that will prove invaluable.
Education
- Residency, General Surgery, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
- Residency, Urology, Westchester County Medical Center
- M.D., State University of New York Medical University
Areas of Expertise
- Adult General Urology
- Endourology
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Honors and Awards
- Top Doctor Award, Metropolitan Annual Medical Board Award Ceremony, 2016
Research
Dr. Fullerton serves as the principal investigator of a research study involving “Use of Thulium Laser in Urology” to be conducted at WMC and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan (MHC).
Publications
- Bonini KE, Desrosiers-Battu LR, Foreman AKM, et. al. "When families bridge the research-clinical divide: An exploration of values regarding cascade screening in genomic research." Genetics in medicine open, 3(), (2025) 103440. doi: 10.1016/j.gimo.2025.103440
- Wickenheiser RA, Naugle J, Hoey B, et. al. "National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC): Updated guidelines for establishing Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) programs." Forensic science international. Synergy, 11(), (2025) 100593. doi: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2025.100593
- Cohn B, Doerr M, Feliciano P, et. al. "Transparency and ongoing communication with participants in brain organoid research: Consensus of an interdisciplinary working group." Stem cell reports, (), (2025) 102546. doi: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2025.102546
- Khan AT, Adebamowo C, Fullerton SM, et. al. "A data model for population descriptors in genomic research." American journal of human genetics, 112(7), (2025) 1504-1514. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.05.011
- Mastoras M, Asri M, Brambrink L, et. al. "Highly accurate assembly polishing with DeepPolisher." Genome research, 35(7), (2025) 1595-1608. doi: 10.1101/gr.280149.124
- Knewitz D, Aguilar JC, Fullerton S, et. al. "Primary Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Concurrent Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in Obese Patients." JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 29(1), (2025) . doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2024.00062
- Henrikson NB, Scrol A, Zepp JM, et. al. "Health System-Led Early Consent and Direct Contact of At-Risk Relatives: Pilot Study Results." Public health genomics, 28(1), (2025) 150-162. doi: 10.1159/000545404
Professional Service
- Board of Advisers, Diversified Community Health Services, Inc.
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Urological Association
- New York Section, American Urological Association
- American Cancer Society
Teaching Responsibilities
As the director of Ambulatory Care Urology at WMC, Dr. Fullerton provides outstanding teaching, mentoring, and supervisory services to all rotating medical students, residents, and fellows. In this weekly urology clinic, trainees have the opportunity for longitudinal follow-ups of patients. Similarly, at MHC, Dr. Fullerton provides excellent teaching, mentoring, and supervisory services to medical students and residents.
