Our Arizona Genitourinary Cancer Experts
The Genitourinary Cancers Program at City of Hope® Cancer Center Arizona offers patients in Arizona with access to standard-of-care and innovative diagnostic and treatment options for all types and stages of genitourinary (GU) cancer, including common diseases like prostate cancer and bladder cancer. Leveraging options from state-of-the-art screening methods to minimally invasive surgery and targeted therapies, our team works together to craft a personalized treatment plan for each patient, taking into account his or her unique diagnosis, quality of life and goals for treatment.
Genitourinary (GU) Surgery Team
"The patient-centered philosophy and collaborative work environment are what drew me here," says Dr. Farshid Sadeghi, Medical Director of Genitourinary Center and a Urologic Oncologist at City of Hope Phoenix. "These approaches directly influence the delivery of high-quality care."
Dr. Paul Gellhaus is an urologic oncologist and associate clinical professor of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery at City of Hope in Phoenix, Arizona.
Medical Oncology Team
Alan H. Bryce, M.D. is the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Christopher Chen, M.D., M.B.A., joined City of Hope Phoenix in July 2023 as a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope Gilbert Outpatient Care Center. Dr. Chen has expertise in treating patients with all types and stages of cancers and blood disorders.
Amber Flaherty, MD, joined City of Hope® Cancer Center Phoenix in November 2023 as a Medical Oncologist, primarily working with patients at the City of Hope Cancer Center Scottsdale.
Mazen Khattab, M.D., C.P.E., joined City of Hope in 2023. As a medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Khattab focuses his practice on the treatment and management of all types and stages of cancer, with specialized expertise in breast, lung, gastrointestinal malignancies and hematologic conditions
Firas Shadad, M.D., is an oncologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in Arizona.
The integrative approach to cancer treatment is what attracted medical oncologist Dr. Sagun Shrestha to City of Hope.
Radiation Oncology Team
Michael Christensen, M.D., is a radiation oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Jonathan Moayyad, MD, joined City of Hope Phoenix, Arizona and the Outpatient Care Center in North Phoenix in May 2023 as a Radiation Oncologist.
GU Cancer Types We Treat
GU cancer patients at City of Hope Arizona are cared for by a team that includes board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians who specialize in the type and stage of cancer they are diagnosed with. Our doctors also work closely with our nursing staff, our advanced practice providers and our supportive care team to deliver exceptional care that takes patients’ physical, emotional and social health into account. The GU cancers we treat include:
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)
- Testicular cancer
- Penile cancer
- Adrenal cancer
- Pheochromocytoma
Personalized GU Cancer Care in Arizona
City of Hope Arizona offers treatment for all types of GU cancer, from early-stage disease to advanced or relapsed disease, including rare and complex malignancies. Our team includes nationally recognized surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, all working together to provide comprehensive cancer care for patients throughout Arizona. Together, they bring expertise in a wide range of innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches, including:
- Innovative diagnostic options, such as blue light cystoscopy
- A wide range of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and open surgeries
- Systemic chemotherapy
- Image-guided radiation therapy options
- Advanced immunotherapy treatments
- Targeted therapies, including radioligand therapy
- Genetic and genomic testing
- Access to clinical trials
- Supportive care for all patients from day one
- Survivorship support
What Sets Our Arizona GU Cancers Program Apart?
Our team of GU cancer experts are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the field of genitourinary cancer care, offering patients a uniquely multidisciplinary approach to treating a wide range of cancer types. Some of the benefits of receiving GU cancer care at City of Hope Arizona include:
- Lifesaving speed to care, with same-day screening, consultations and treatment plans available within five to seven days, depending on the patient’s insurance coverage
- Access to a disease-specific team all under one roof, including board-certified surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, supportive care clinicians and advanced diagnostic options for many types of GU cancer
- Our clinical trials program, which includes stem cell and immunotherapy trials for GU cancers, helping bring new discoveries to more patients more quickly
- Our coast-to-coast clinical network, which offers physicians at City of Hope Arizona with the option to collaborate with other GU cancer experts across the country to deliver groundbreaking care for more patients
Make an Appointment with Our GU Cancer Team
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with GU cancer, would like a second opinion or are interested in GU cancer screening options, making an appointment is simple. Our team at City of Hope Arizona is available 24/7 to help you handle the details, from verifying your insurance and collecting your medical records to arranging travel details and scheduling any follow-up appointments you may need. Call us at (877) 524-4673 today to make an appointment.