The 20 Best Bladder Cancer Doctors Near Me in Hastings, MN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Bladder Cancer near Hastings, MN. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
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    Allina Health Hastings Nininger Road Clinic

    1285 Nininger Road, 
    Hastings, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Polcari is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Polcari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Polcari is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology,2014. Dr. Polcari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Allina Health Cancer Institute - Hastings

    1175 Nininger Road, Suite B 1, 
    Hastings, MN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gopakumar Nambudiri is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Nambudiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Nambudiri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,1999, 1998, Oncology, Hematology, and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nambudiri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Allina Health Hastings Nininger Road Clinic

    1285 Nininger Road, 
    Hastings, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Milbank is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Milbank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Wilms Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Milbank is board certified in American Board Of Urology,2007 and Urology. Dr. Milbank is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Bladder Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Allina Health Hastings Nininger Road Clinic

    1285 Nininger Road, 
    Hastings, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Spencer Hart is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hart is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    Allina Health Hastings Nininger Road Clinic

    1285 Nininger Road, 
    Hastings, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Shapiro is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shapiro is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Advanced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Urology - Woodbury

    6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Brandt is a Urologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Brandt is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology,2002. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Oncology

    6025 Lake Rd, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Girum Lemma is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Lemma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Lynch Syndrome, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Lemma is board certified in Hematology, 2006, American Board Of Internal Medicine,2010, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Lemma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Urology - Woodbury

    6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Prall is a Urologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Prall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Prall is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology,2014. Dr. Prall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Urology - Woodbury

    6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Knoedler is a Urologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Knoedler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Vasectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Knoedler is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology,1991. Dr. Knoedler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA- Woodbury

    6025 Lake Road, Suite 110, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Torgerson is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Torgerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Torgerson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,2014, Hematology, and Medical Oncology:. Dr. Torgerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Urology - Woodbury

    6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jodi Michaels is a Urologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Michaels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Michaels is board certified in Urology and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Michaels is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    M Health Fairview Cancer Center Woodbury

    1875 Woodwinds Drive, Suite Wl, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Naqvi is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Naqvi is board certified in Medical Oncology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003 and Hematology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004. Dr. Naqvi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Experienced in Bladder Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Minnesota Urology PA

    6025 Lake Rd Ste 200, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hoo Wong is a Urologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Perirenal Abscess, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Bladder Cancer?

    Bladder cancer is a malignancy of the organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine and is the sixth most common cancer in the U.S. Bladder cancer frequently starts in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells); however, it can also occur in other types of bladder cells as well as include more than one type of cell. Three types of bladder cancer that begin in the cells lining the bladder (urothelial cells) are 1) urothelial carcinoma, which is also called transitional cell carcinoma; 2) squamous cell carcinoma; and 3) adenocarcinoma. Urothelial carcinoma (Transitional cell carcinoma) – Urothelial carcinoma, which is the most common type of bladder cancer in the U.S., is found in the cells lining the inside of the bladder (urothelial), which expand when the bladder is full and contract when it is empty. Squamous cell carcinoma – Squamous cell carcinoma can occur from chronic bladder irritation, such as frequent bladder infections or long-term catheterization. While rare in the U.S., this cancer is common in other countries where parasite infections called schistosomiasis cause frequent bladder infections. Adenocarcinoma – Adenocarcinoma occurs in the glands of the bladder that secrete mucus and is rare in the U.S. Bladder cancer is further classified as either non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) or muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) – Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer, and usually does not spread (metastasize); however, it frequently recurs after treatment. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) – Muscle-invasive bladder cancer spreads to the muscle wall of the bladder and can be life-threatening. Bladder cancer is also categorized by the following stages: Stage 0 (0a and Ois) – Non-invasive papillary carcinoma or carcinoma in situ, with abnormal cells that may become cancerous and spread (metastasize). Stage I – Cancer has spread to the connective beyond the inner lining of the bladder (urothelial cells). Stage II – Cancer has spread to the muscle layers of the bladder. Stage III (IIIA and IIIB) – Cancer has spread to the fat outside the bladder, and possibly the reproductive organs, such as uterus, vagina, prostate, or seminal vesicles; or cancer has spread to one pelvic lymph node. Stage IV (IVA an IVB) – Cancer has spread from bladder to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) or pelvis; or cancer has spread to lymph nodes above common iliac arteries. Cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, such as liver, lung, and bone. Bladder cancers are further categorized based on the appearance of cells, as either a low-grade bladder tumor or high-grade bladder tumor. Low-grade bladder tumor – Low-grade bladder tumor has cells that look more like normal cells, grows slowly, and is usually non-invasive (does not spread). High-grade bladder tumor – High-grade bladder tumor has cells that look abnormal, is more aggressive, and is usually invasive (spreads). The stage and grade of bladder cancer determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Bladder Cancer doctor near Hastings, MN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bladder Cancer doctor near Hastings, MN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Bladder Cancer doctors near Hastings, MN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bladder Cancer doctors near Hastings, MN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bladder Cancer doctor near Hastings, MN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bladder Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bladder Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bladder Cancer doctor near Hastings, MN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bladder Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bladder Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bladder Cancer doctors near Hastings, MN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bladder Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bladder Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bladder Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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