Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S.
Urologic Surgeon
4.8 (270 RATINGS)
Clinical Expertise
Enlarge Prostate
Erectile Dysfunction
Female Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Male Incontinence
Testicular Cancer
Kidney Stones
Male Sterility (Vasectomy)
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Surgery — Urology and Urologic Oncology
Enlarged Prostate
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Incontinence
Testicular Cancer
Additional Contacts
I chose City of Hope because of its innovation and care for each individual as a whole.
Whether she’s volunteering at a clinic in Washington, D.C., or performing surgery for the people of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S., is passionate about public health and works tirelessly to bring quality care to everyone. “Having lived in Liberia for some time of my life growing up, I realized there was a significant lack of health care and witnessed people's lives being affected by this,” she says. “Living in America, this proved to be true as well.”
Dr. Bedell received her medical degree at Georgetown University and a Master of Health Science at Johns Hopkins University. She continued her training with residencies in surgery and urology at University of Maryland.
Dr. Bedell treats patients at our Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley community practice sites.
2010-2014, Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University, School of Medicine, Washington, DC
2009-2010, Post Baccalaureate, School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
2007-2009, Masters of Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
2004-2008, Bachelor of Arts, Public Health/Premedicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
2015-2019, Residency, Urology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
2014-2015, Residency, General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland
2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California
2018-2019, IVUmed Traveling Resident Scholar Program
2007-2008, Johns Hopkins University Exemplary Leadership Award
2005-2006, Johns Hopkins University Owens-Hall-Bilgrav Award
- Ashing, Kimlin T, Jones V MD, Bedell, F MD, Phillips, T MD, Erhumwunsee, L MD “Calling Attention to the Role of Race Driven Societal Determinants of Health on Aggressive Tumor Biology: A Focus on Black Americans.” JCO Oncol Pract 2022 Jan;18(1):15-22. doi: 10.1200/OP.21.00297. Epub 2021 Jul 13.
- Woods-Burnham L, Johnson JR, Hooker Jr SE, Bedell FW, Dorff TB, Kittles RA. (2021). The Role of Diverse Populations in US Clinical Trials. Med, 2(1), 21-24.
- Luskin J, Fornati F, Mohan M, Krishnan K. Impact of Obesity on Urethroplasty outcome. Washington Hospital Center Urology Department. 2014. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association September 18th-21st 2014.
- Harbin AC, Bakios L, Bedell F, Pahira J, Bandi G. PD 32-12 The Effect of Testosterone on Kidney Stone Risk Factors. Georgetown University Hospital Urology Department. 2014. Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Urology April 2014.
- Harbin AC, Bedell F, Rojek N, Ghasemian R, Hwang JJ. Cost Comparison among Laparoscopic, Open and Robotic Partial Nephrectomy at a Single Institution. Georgetown University Hospital Urology Department. 2013. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association October 24-27 2013.
- Harbin AC, Bandi G, Cheng X, Stanford V, McGeagh K, Murdock J, Ghasemian R, Lynch J, Bedell F, Verghese M, Hwang JJ. Does Pure Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Provide Similar Perioperative Outcomes When Compared to the Combined Laparoscopic-Robotic Approach? Washington Hospital Center Urology Department. 2013. Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Robotic Surgery.
- Bedell F, Davil S, McArdle P, Shulinder AR. Weight associated reproductive and hormonal trends in the Old Order Amish population with hyperandrogenism. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Johns Hopkins Hospital Endocrinology Department. 2011. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at NIDDK Medical Student Research Symposium August 2-4 2011.
- Thesis Presentation: The Effects of Environmental Stressors on Health Outcomes via Biological Stress. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. 2009.
Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
Ratings
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.6
Know important info medical history
Reviews
09/03/23
Very high recommendation - Verified patient
08/29/23
The nurse and provider were very empathetic, knowledgeable, and efficient. - Verified patient
08/22/23
Dr Bedell is awesome!! - Verified patient
08/22/23
This staff is caring and very professional - Verified patient
08/16/23
I'm well taken care of by the medical staff. - Verified patient