Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, serves as the Chair of the Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Chair of Urology, UPMC. A globally recognized urological surgeon-scientist, Dr. Trinh has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Citizenship Award from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the 2022 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year award for New England. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Top Asian American Pacific Islander Doctor. Dr. Trinh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.

Dr. Maranchie is a surgical oncologist specializing in urologic cancers of the urinary tract and male genitalia.  She completed urology residency at Harvard University in 1999, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute.  Her practice is focused on the care of patients with cancer of the kidney, bladder and testis, employing minimally invasive approaches, nephron-sparing and nerve-sparing surgery and urinary tract reconstruction.  She has specialty expertise in familial or inherited cancer syndromes, offering targeted surveillance with organ-preserving surgery when indicated. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Maranchie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

Tatum V. Tarin, MD, is an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed residencies in surgery and urology at Stanford University Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in urological oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, N.Y., where he was a clinical instructor for two years prior to joining UPMC. Dr. Tarin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Gregory Halenda, MD, is certified in urology by the American Board of Urology. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.  Dr. Halenda received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical College and completed his residency at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Halenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Bruce L. Jacobs, MD, is an associate professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received a medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Jacobs completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh, and fellowships in health services research, laparoscopy/endourology, and urologic oncology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jacobs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

Kyle Spradling, MD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Director of the UPMC Mercy Kidney Stone Clinic. He specializes in endourology, kidney stone disease, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Spradling earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, completed his Urology Residency at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, and completed a fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Endourology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where he also served as clinical instructor for one year prior to joining UPMC. Dr. Spradling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Stephen Jackman, MD, is a urologic surgeon focused on minimally invasive surgery for kidney and prostate cancer as well as kidney stones. His areas of specialty include surgical techniques involving advanced laparoscopy, robotics, and complex kidney stone disease. Dr. Jackman is Professor and Vice Chair of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Jackman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Joel D. Bigley, MD, is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Medicine in Morgantown, W. Va., and also completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bigley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Matthew Epstein, MD, specializes in urology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Urology. Dr. Epstein received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, and Bladder Cancer.

Bishoy A. Gayed, MD, is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Dr. Gayed completed his residency in urology at UPMC and a fellowship in urologic oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in urology, urologic oncology, urologic surgery, and the management of tumors of the kidney, bladder, prostate, ureteral, testicular, penile, and adrenal cancers. Dr. Gayed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Hydronephrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Jason Luke is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Liver Embolization.

Ronald L. Hrebinko, MD, is a professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all genitourinary cancers with special expertise in continent urinary diversion, nephron-sparing surgery for renal cancer, laparoscopic kidney surgery, nerve-sparing surgery for the prostate, and testis cancer. Dr. Hrebinko is board-certified in urology. He received an undergraduate degree with honors from Dartmouth College in N.H., and a medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hrebinko completed a residency at UPMC in the Department of Surgery, and a fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Hrebinko is a member of professional organizations, such as the American Urologic Association, Society of Urologic Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Hrebinko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Benjamin J. Davies, MD, is a professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in robotic prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy, and kidney and testicular cancer. Dr. Davies is board-certified in urology. He completed an undergraduate degree at Columbia University in New York and a medical degree at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York. Dr. Davies completed a residency at UPMC, and a fellowship of urologic oncology at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Davies is a member of professional organizations, such as the American Urologic Association, American Medical Association and the Pittsburgh Urologic Society. He also maintains research interests in prostate cancer epidemiology and surgical outcomes. Dr. Davies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Paul Rusilko, MD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Urology and Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as the Director of Reconstructive Urology and the Associate Residency Program Director for the urology residency program. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. He specializes in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the genitourinary system. Complex urologic procedures performed include urethral reconstruction, urethroplasty, adult acquired buried penis, urologic prosthetics for both erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, and genital reconstruction following trauma and penile cancer. Dr. Rusilko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Neurogenic Bladder, Perirenal Abscess, Penectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Leonard Appleman is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Appleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Roby A. Thomas, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

Michelle Yu, MD, is a urologist specializing in urologic oncology. She is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed her residency at UPMC, followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Yu’s clinical interests include urologic oncology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and reconstruction. For urologic oncology, she specializes prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and penile cancer. In addition, she treats general urologic conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder and kidney stones, ureteral strictures, and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Risa Wong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her fellowship at University of Washington Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and medical degree at Yale University. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

Kevin Rycyna, MD, earned his medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago in 2009. Following medical school, Dr. Rycyna completed a general surgery internship and a urology residency at UPMC. Upon completion of his training, Dr. Rycyna served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he was the Chief of Urology at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. He also served as the medical director for surgical specialties from 2018 to 2019. Dr. Rycyna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Rong-chung Lin is an Urologist in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.