Overview
John B. Bak, MD, is a board certified urologist, specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with urologic conditions. He has particular medical interest in treating urologic cancers, incontinence and impotence, and laparoscopic surgery for a range of conditions.Dr. Bak believes every patient should be treated with kindness and respect, and that patient education is just as important as treatment. He likes to involve his patients in the decision-making process and overall treatment plan for their health condition.In his leisure time, Dr. Bak enjoys golf, skiing, swimming and travel.
Dr. Bak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Wilms Tumor 2. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 217, Lakewood, WA 98499
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
John Gore is a Urologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gore is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Wilms Tumor 2. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Gore is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Paul Kozlowski, MD, is a board-certified urologist specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for a variety of urologic conditions, including kidney and other urologic cancers, prostate disease and kidney stones (including complex stones). He is experienced with both robotic and radical prostatectomy; renal reconstructive surgery; and ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ). Dr. Kozlowski also offers aquablation treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (HPB).Dr. Kozlowski strives to put himself in the patient's chair so he can better understand and relieve their concerns and anxieties. He savors his time with his patients and works hard to earn their trust.Dr. Kozlowski is a member of the American Urological Association, Endourological Society and Western Section of the American Urologic Association. He is a Pfizer Scholar in Urology and an associate clinical professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Kozlowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Wilms Tumor 2. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Swedish Urology - First Hill
Dr. Porter provides state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatment options to patients with urologic cancer and stone disease to reduce the pain and recovery from surgical treatment. He stays current on the latest available treatments by teaching at national and international urologic meetings as well as publishing his outcomes. Dr. Porter was the 2023 recipient of the Menon Award in Robotic Urologic Surgery. Dr. Porter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Wilms Tumor 2. His top areas of expertise are Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Bak isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Bak isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Bak isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- BalanitisDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Balanitis.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Eosinophilic CystitisDr. Bak isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Cystitis.