Brian McNeil, M.D., M.B.A., FACS

Brian Keith McNeil is an Associate Professor of Clinical Urology at The State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, where he also serves as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs for the College of Medicine and Vice Chair of the Department of Urology. He previously served as Program Director of SUNY Downstate’s Urology Residency Program and has held various leadership roles within the American College of Surgeons, American Urological Association, and New York Academy of Medicine.

Dr. McNeil is a surgeon, educator, patient advocate, and Presidential Leadership Scholar whose career has focused on expanding high-quality medical and surgical care. Dr. McNeil’s work explores regional variations in access to care. He emphasizes the principle of “thinking globally and acting locally” to improve patient outcomes for all. His academic and professional journey reflects a dedication to advancing clinical excellence while supporting the development of future health providers.

Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. McNeil earned his BS from Morehouse College, MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and MBA from New York University. He completed a clinical fellowship in urologic oncology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center following research fellowships in urologic oncology at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute and James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. McNeil continues to integrate clinical practice, leadership, and education to strengthen the delivery of care in both academic and community settings.