Emil A. Tanagho, MD
Emil A. Tanagho, MD
Education
Biography
Emil A. Tanagho, MD served as Chairman of the UCSF Department of Urology from 1976 to 1996. Under his direction, the department became known for its pioneering work in the field of neurostimulation for control of micturition. In 1985, his work was recognized with the Jacob Javits Neurosciences Award, and was so honored for ten consecutive years. His group won the Jack Lapides Prize for Neurourology and Urodynamics eight of the eleven times it was given during his tenure. He has developed electrodes for stimulation of the sacral roots and has broad and lengthy experience with a large series of patients in whom these have been implanted. The author of hundreds of scientific articles, Tanagho also serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals, including The Journal of Urology, Urology, and Neurourology and Urodynamics.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Tanagho's sees patients at the UCSF Parnassus campus where his main clinical interests lie in Adult (non-cancer) specialties of Neurourology, UroGynecology and Voiding dysfunction.
Research Interests
Tanagho’s current research focuses on tissue engineering in reconstructive urologic surgery, using an organ-specific acellular matrix to enhance organ regeneration. This technique had been successful in expanding bladder capacity (augmentation cystoplasty), urethral stricture, and Peyrone’s disease.
Patient Contact
For appointments, please contact:
415.353.2200 (Phone)
415.353.2480 (Fax)
UCSF Medical Center
400 Parnassus Avenue, Suite A-610
San Francisco, CA 94143-0330
Academic Contact
415.476.1611 (Phone)
415.476.8849 (Fax)
Department of Urology
Box 0738
San Francisco, CA 94143- 0738