Program in Urologic Oncology (Clinical)

The Urologic Oncology Program serves the needs of an expanding population of patients referred with all stages of urologic cancers. It takes advantage of the University's preeminent position as an institution with demonstrated excellence in biomedical research and patient care. The program is based on the philosophy that a multidisciplinary approach to the study and management of human disease allows significant insight into the mechanisms of disease induction and progression and spurs development of innovative and more effective treatment regimens. Treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs may include a variety of modalities, such as surgical, radiotherapeutic and chemo- or immunotherapeutic, delivered concurrently or consecutively.

Specific Objectives of the Clinical Program

	Conduct a multidisciplinary urologic oncology clinic that provides patients with expert, timely and innovative care and investigators with an opportunity to evaluate new methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
	Conduct phase I and II trials of new treatment strategies as they become available from various agencies and accrue to phase III trials in collaboration with national cooperative groups.
	Develop and test novel approaches to the management of urologic cancers.
	Act as a resource for other investigators, clinicians, and patient-support groups to disseminate new information on the diagnosis, study, and management of urologic cancers.

Our Services

	Screening examinations
	Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy
	Diagnostic imaging
	Second opinions for those with a diagnosis of urological cancer
	Treatment of urological cancers, whether it be surgical, radiation, and/or medical oncology
	Access to new or investigational treatment regimens
	Surgical options which preserve urinary continence, fertility, and sexual function for selected patients with cancers of the bladder, testis, and prostate
	Emotional support, including individual counseling and access to support groups
	Management of treatment-induced changes in urinary control or sexual function
	Financial and insurance counseling
	Cancer nutritional counseling
	Risk and prevention genetic counseling
	Fertility preservation for cancer patients

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Faculty

Peter Carroll, MD, MPH
Urologic Oncology, Director

Eric Small, MD
Medical Oncology, Co-Director

Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH
Urologic Oncology

Lawrence Fong, MD
Medical Oncology

Alexander Gottschalk, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology

Kirsten Greene, MD
Urologic Oncology

Andrea Harzstark, MD
Medical Oncology

I-Chow Joe Hsu, MD
Radiation Oncology

Amy Lin, MD
Medical Oncology

Maxwell Meng, MD
Urologic Oncology

Mack Roach III, MD
Radiation Oncology

Charles Ryan, MD
Medical Oncology

Jennifer Schutzman, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology

Katsuto Shinohara, MD
Urologic Oncology

Key Staff

Michael Glover
Practice Manager
michael.glover@ucsfmedctr.org
415/353-7097

Carolina Bonham, RN, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
carolina.bonham@ucsfmedctr.org

Maryanne Christoforou, NP
Nurse Practitioner to Small, Medical Oncology
maryanne.hall@ucsfmedctr.org

Selvi Johnson, LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Shinohara, Urologic Oncology
selvi.johnson@ucsfmedctr.org

Natalie Ledesma, MS, RD, CSO
Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
natalie.ledesma@ucsfmedctr.org

Greta Macaire, RD, CSO
Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
Greta.Macaire@ucsfmedctr.org

Cindy Mak, RN
Registered Nurse to Carroll, Urologic Oncology
cynthia.mak@ucsfmedctr.org

Nannette Perez, RN, NP
Nurse Practitioner
nannette.perez@ucsfmedctr.org

Tammy Rodvelt, NP
Nurse Practitioner to Small, Medical Oncology
tammy.rodvelt@ucsfmedctr.org

Julie Russell, RN
Research Nurse to Small, Medical Oncology
jrussell@medicine.ucsf.edu

Jay Trovato, RN
Registered Nurse to Medical Oncology
jay trovato@ucsfmedctr.org

Janelle Wenger, RN
Registered Nurse to Greene, Urologic Oncology
janelle.wenger@ucsfmedctr.org

Appointments & Location

Urologic Oncology, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street, 3rd Floor

Contact Number

For patient consultation please call us at 415/353-7171

For information about clinical trials please call us at 415/353-7348

Patient Handouts & Services

Visit our Patient Information section to download Patient Handouts and learn about other services.

Patient Services

Prostate Cancer High Risk Clinic

Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients