Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology
At City of Hope, the physicians in our Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology are leading experts in treating all types of urologic cancers. We recognize that no two patients are alike, and that cancer requires a personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- We are actively developing tomorrow’s treatment protocols today for bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers. City of Hope was one of the first cancer centers in the United States to perform robotic-assisted prostatectomy using the daVinci Surgical System, starting in 2003. Since then, our surgeons have performed over 11,000 robotic procedures. The most significant benefits to patients are quicker recovery times and decreased blood loss compared to patients undergoing conventional open incision procedures.
- City of Hope is home to one of California's largest prostate cancer programs (according to data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) and has compiled one of the country’s largest databases of prostate cancer outcomes. City of Hope also maintains a large database of bladder cancer outcomes to aid in developing new treatment protocols, so our patients receive the best and most advanced care available.
- We have also developed more precise tools to monitor cancer progression in men who have opted for active surveillance for prostate cancer.
- Other leading-edge treatments available to our patients include robotic-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In fact, we have performed the largest number of robotic-assisted radical cystectomy procedures worldwide.
- In addition, we perform a variety of procedures to treat kidney cancer/renal masses, including radical nephrectomy, nephron-sparing surgery (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted), cryoablation and radio-frequency ablation (performed percutaneously or laparoscopically). Our surgeons are highly trained in the latest robotic surgical techniques for treating kidney cancer.
- The staff of the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology is recognized for its extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgery. We perform highly complex surgeries, such as retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for the treatment of testicular cancer.
- Our innovative research is focused on the early diagnosis and prevention of prostate cancer, intraoperative imaging, identification of high-risk prostate cancer patients and helping them manage quality-of-life issues involving prostate cancer treatment. We are continually evaluating outcomes, advances and patterns in cancer care for prostate and bladder cancer and refining the robotic-assisted surgical techniques pioneered by our clinical team.
Learn more about our urologic cancer programs:
The Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology also sees many patients who have urologic problems as a result of treatment of non-urologic cancers.
- Learn more about our benign urology services
Urology and Urologic Oncology Team - Duarte
Clayton Lau, M.D., is the Director of the Prostate Cancer Program for City of Hope's Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Los Angeles region. He is also the Pauline & Martin Collins Family Chair in Urology and a top-ranked urologic surgeon.
Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S., is a urologic surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology within the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Burton’s specialties include male and female voiding dysfunction, incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder neck obstruction, bladder and uterovaginal prolapse, rectocele, female genitourinary reconstruction, urethral diverticulum and urinary tract fistula.
Kevin Chan, M.D., is a urologic surgeon specializing in bladder cancer and surgical treatment of male urinary incontinence.
Seth Cohen, M.D., is a urologic surgeon with a focus on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at City of Hope's community practice sites in Newport Beach, California.
Kai Dallas, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.
Cory Hugen, M.D., is an associate clinical professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope Orange County.
Michael Lao, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor practicing urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope in Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
Emmanuel Mitsinikos, M.D., is a surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology at City of Hope Upland.
Jeremy Montez, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope's Glendora and West Covina locations.
Philip G. Pearson, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope, Duarte, California.
Pedram Aram, M.D., believes that doctors have the power to change lives. He is committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives by utilizing his expertise in benign/general urology, including treatment of prostate and testicular cancer, kidney cancer and transplant, and robotic-assisted and
Humberto Villarreal, M.D., is a urologic surgeon in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology and Department of Surgery at City of Hope
Kristina Wittig M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope | Antelope Valley in California.
Wesley Yip, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.
Jonathan Yamzon, M.D., is a urologic oncology surgeon and an associate clinical professor of surgery.
Bertram Yuh, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope's Duarte and Arcadia locations.
Ali Zhumkhawala, M.D., is a urologic oncology surgeon specializing in the treatment of prostate, testicular, bladder and kidney cancers.
Urology and Urologic Oncology Team – City of Hope® Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Seth Cohen, M.D., is a urologic surgeon with a focus on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at City of Hope's community practice sites in Newport Beach, California.
Cory Hugen, M.D., is an associate clinical professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope Orange County.
Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., is the medical director of urologic surgery at City of Hope Orange County. He is currently located at the City of Hope Orange County and Seacliff locations.
Urology and Urologic Oncology Team - Community Practices
Pedram Aram, M.D., believes that doctors have the power to change lives. He is committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives by utilizing his expertise in benign/general urology, including treatment of prostate and testicular cancer, kidney cancer and transplant, and robotic-assisted and
Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S., is a urologic surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology within the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Burton’s specialties include male and female voiding dysfunction, incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder neck obstruction, bladder and uterovaginal prolapse, rectocele, female genitourinary reconstruction, urethral diverticulum and urinary tract fistula.
Seth Cohen, M.D., is a urologic surgeon with a focus on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at City of Hope's community practice sites in Newport Beach, California.
Kai Dallas, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.
Michael Lao, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor practicing urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope in Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
Emmanuel Mitsinikos, M.D., is a surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology at City of Hope Upland.
Jeremy Montez, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope's Glendora and West Covina locations.
Humberto Villarreal, M.D., is a urologic surgeon in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology and Department of Surgery at City of Hope
Kristina Wittig M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope | Antelope Valley in California.
Bertram Yuh, M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope's Duarte and Arcadia locations.
Ali Zhumkhawala, M.D., is a urologic oncology surgeon specializing in the treatment of prostate, testicular, bladder and kidney cancers.