Dr. Shakir’s clinical expertise includes bladder neck obstruction, urethral stricture, urinary fistula, ureteral obstruction, and urinary diversion, as well as genitoplastic surgery, gender affirming surgery, post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, and urologic congenitalism. He has significant experience with minimally invasive procedures and, in particular, single-port robotic surgery. Dr. Shakir’s research interests include clinical decision aids, surgical education, and patient-centered outcomes. He seeks to empower patients to be partners in their health, to innovate novel treatments and bridge gaps in care, and to identify and teach future leaders in reconstructive urology.