Pedram Aram, M.D.

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Pedram Aram, M.D.
Urologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Minimal Invasive and Robotic Surgery
  • Benign / General Urology
Other Languages Spoken
Farsi
Persian
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Kidney Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Surgery — Urology and Urologic Oncology
Benign Urology

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 minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Aram obtained his medical degree from the Islamic Azad University, Tehran Faculty of Medicine in Tehran, Iran. He pursued further training with clinical fellowships in minimally invasive surgery and kidney-pancreas transplant surgery, as well as urology residency at Cleveland clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute in Ohio.

Dr. Aram was drawn to City of Hope’s patient-centric care, transformative research and global reputation in treating life-threatening diseases. He approaches his work with a philosophy centered on treating every patient as a family or friend by fostering a safe and respectful environment, and upholding values of transparency, trust and responsibility.

Outside work, he finds joy in spending quality time with his beautiful family, traveling, exploring nature and playing soccer.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • ACLS Certification

  • BLS Certification

  • FCCS Certification

  • ATLS Certification

Degrees

  • 1999, Doctor of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Faculty of Medicine, Tehran, Iran

Fellowship

  • 2014-2016, Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2008-2010, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Jam Hospital, Tehran, Iran

  • 2012-2014, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University of Medicine School, Atlanta, Georgia

Residency

  • 2023, PGY-6 Urology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2022-2023, Residency, PGY-6 Urology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2019-2022 Urology Residency, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2018, PGY-2 Categorical General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2017, PGY-1 General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

  • 2006, General Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

  • 2001-2006, Residency, General Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

Professional Experience

  • 2023-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Palmdale, California

  • 2010-2012, Consultant Surgeon, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

  • 2006–2008, General Surgeon, Rahimian Hospital, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran

  • 2006-2008, Chief of Emergency Department, Rahimian Hospital, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran

  • 1999-2002, Hospitalist, Bahar Hospital, Tehran, Iran

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2018: Excellent in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
  • 2008: Honored as "Best Surgeon of The year" Rahimian Hospital, Qazvin, Iran
  • 2006: National Award for 4th rank in National Surgical Board Examination by Minister of Health and Medical Education
  • 1998: Meritorious Plaque for Special Educational Activities, University Hospitals, Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  • 1995: Meritorious Plaque for Special Educational Activities, University Hospitals, Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

Memberships

  • 2019-present, American Urology Association
  • 2016-present, American College of Surgeons
  • 2014-present, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
  • 2014-present, American Medical Association
  • 2009-present, Association of Iranian Endoscopic Surgeons
  • 2006-present, Iranian Society of Surgeon
  • 1999-present, Iranian Medical Council

Publications

  • Campbell RA, Scovell J, Rathi N, Aram P, Yasuda Y, Krishnamurthi V, Eltemamy M, Goldfarb D, Wee A, Kaouk J, Weight C, Haber GP, Campbell SC. Partial Versus Radical Nephrectomy: Complexity of Decision-Making and Utility of AUA Guidelines Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2022 Dec;20(6):501-509. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2022.06.003. Epub 2022 Jun 9.PMID: 35778335
  • Aminsharifi A, Hemal S, Aram P, AbouZeinab M, Beksac AT, Kaouk J.J Endourol. The Performance and Optimum Cutoff Value for Pelvic Cavity Index as a Predictor of Early Continence After Extraperitoneal Single-Port Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Role of Pelvic Anatomical Characteristics.2022 Jul;36(7):927-933. doi: 10.1089/end.2021.0599. PMID: 35166121
  • Pasquel FJ, Powell W, Peng L, Johnson TM, Sadeghi-Yarandi S, Newton C, Smiley D, Toyoshima MT, Aram P, Umpierrez GE. A randomized controlled trial comparing treatment with oral agents and basal insulin in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in long-term care facilities. PMID: 26336609 PMCID: PMC4553905 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2015-000104, published August 28, 2015
  • Movafegh A, Ghafour A, Gholamrezanezhad A, Aram P. Post-thoracotomy pain and pulmonary function--comparison of Intermittent intercostal bupivacaine vs intravenous pethidine. Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2008, February 01
  • Powell W, Farrokhi F, Aram P, Anolza I. The impact of hyperglycemia on clinical outcome in elderly patients with and without diabetes in acute psychiatric units. Published in online supplementary of Endocrine Review Journal, 2013