Phillip Lee Palmbos, MD, PhD
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About
Dr. Palmbos received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he graduated with honors in 2000. He completed his combined M.D. and Ph.D. degrees as part of a NIH sponsored medical scientist training program at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2008. His graduate work focused on the nonhomologous endjoining pathway of DNA double strand break repair. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Michigan in 2010 and 2014 respectively. His clinical interest is genitourinary malignancies and he primarily sees patients with bladder and prostate cancers. His laboratory research focus is on bladder cancer and he is currently developing new preclinical models of bladder cancer and focusing on the role of a novel oncogene, ATDC, in bladder tumor development. He recently received American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator and Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Young Investigator awards and has an NIH K08 award to develop his research program.
Areas of Practice
Genitourinary malignancies focusing primarily on patients with bladder and prostate cancers
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Urologic Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception E
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5913Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Developing better therapies and biomarkers for bladder and prostate cancers; understanding the molecular drivers of bladder cancer; building better preclinical models to facilitate better treatment options.
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June 25, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos is an excellent doctor. He listens well. He looks you in the eyes and you know that he's keyed into your thoughts."
June 25, 2026 - "Excellent responses and rapport with DR. PALMBOS"
June 18, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos is excellent in every way."
June 11, 2026 - "At [...] years old, I don't think I've ever experienced this high-level relationship with my doctor as with Dr. Palmbos [...]. Dr. Palmbos makes me feel like I'm his family. He is compassionate caring, and I know he wants the best for my life."
April 15, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos has extended my life, recommends, the right procedures and has been a constant professional during my [...] fight"
April 9, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos gave me his full attention, as always. He was personable, easy to talk to and even prompted me for more information. He answered my questions thoroughly and in terms that I could easily understand."
March 19, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos has always been a good listener, and very good at answering questions and explaining treatment."
February 19, 2026 - "Dr Palmbos always greets us when he comes in the room. He answers every question. Takes his time."
January 20, 2026 - "Dr. Palmbos has a great personality and a total air of authority and professionalism"
January 19, 2026 - "Dr Palmbos is a wonderful and caring Dr. I believe that he has my best interest in my well being. I couldn't have asked for better care during an incredibly difficult period of my life."
