Urologic Oncology

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    • The U-M Health Rogel Cancer Center's Urologic Oncology Program provides a comprehensive, team approach to those diagnosed with urologic cancer. The latest in treatment options and clinical trials are key to our program. We are comprised of urologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, nuclear medicine radiologists, nurse practitioners and nurses. 

    Our Approach

    Patients in our Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Program have their cases reviewed weekly by nationally recognized experts in urologic oncology -- urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and pathologists -- who are supported by a specially trained nursing and physician-assistant staff with specific expertise in urologic oncology. Together, this team recommends personalized, patient specific treatment plans.

    As part of the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, our patients also have access to Patient and Family Support Services. We understand a cancer diagnosis affects not only our patients, but those close to them.  Our support covers the emotional, physical and practical concerns coming with cancer treatment.

    Services


    Our team of urologic oncology experts treat the following cancers:

    A number of these urologic cancers can be treated with the assistance of the da Vinici® surgical robot - a minimally invasive option that duplicates the standard surgeries but with smaller incisions and greater accuracy for better outcomes. A high percentage of patients are good candidates for these procedures. In addition, our surgical team has expertise in:

    • Nerve-sparing prostatectomy for prostate cancer
    • Robotic cystectomy and neobladders for bladder cancer
    • Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular cancer
    • Partial nephrectomy and removal of kidney cancers invading the vena cava

    Appointment Information


    If you've been diagnosed with a urologic cancer, or suspect you may have one, please call 734-647-8902.

    If you're referring a patient, please contact M-Line 800-962-3555.

    For people with questions, please call our Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125.

    Locations
    • Urologic Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor B1 Reception E
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5913       Get Directions
    • Urologic Oncology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Joshi James Alumkal, MD

    Joshi James Alumkal, MD

    Professor

    Medical Oncology

    Tudor Borza, MD

    Tudor Borza, MD

    Assistant Professor

    Urology

    Megan Elizabeth Veresh Caram, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine

    Robert Timothy Dess, MD

    Robert Timothy Dess, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    Jason Warren David Hearn, MD

    Jason Warren David Hearn, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    William Carl Jackson, MD

    William Carl Jackson, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Radiation Oncology

    Samuel Donovan Kaffenberger, MD

    Samuel Donovan Kaffenberger, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Urology

    David Christopher Miller

    David Christopher Miller, MD

    Professor

    Urology

    Jeffrey Scott Montgomery, MD

    Jeffrey Scott Montgomery, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Urology

    Todd Matthew Morgan, MD

    Todd Matthew Morgan, MD

    Professor

    Urology

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