Overview
Arvin K. George, MD, is a urologic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and management of genitourinary cancers, with particular sub-specialization in kidney and prostate cancers. His clinical interests and expertise are in image-guided therapeutics, and minimally-invasive ablative/surgical techniques for prostate and kidney cancer. These include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, in addition to cryoablation, high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation, nanoparticle directed laser ablation, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and bipolar radiofrequency ablation. Dr. George obtained his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, followed by a urology residency at the Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. He remained to complete his endourology/minimally-invasive and robotic surgery fellowship in New York gaining additional subspecialty expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and percutaneous surgery. Subsequently, he completed a urologic oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. He then joined the clinical facility at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he directed the Prostate Cancer Programs from 2019 through 2023. Dr. George participates extensively in the discovery of urologic science and evaluation of urologic care and has co-authored over 80 peer reviewed publications. Additionally, he has authored 11 chapters in medical education books. Dr. George sees patients in clinic throughout the Baltimore region and also is available for virtual appointments for patients in Maryland, Washington D.C., New York and Michigan.
Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Uropathy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 170 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Keystone Urology Specialists - Lancaster - 2106 Building
Geoffrey S. Gaunay, MD, specializes in urology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Gaunay completed his fellowship at The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, residencies at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division and medical degree at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Gaunay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Uropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Chesapeake Urology Associates LLC
Mark Shimko is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shimko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Uropathy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shimko is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Community Medical Group Inc
Christopher Runz is an Urologist in Centreville, Maryland. Dr. Runz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Uropathy. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Runz is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Prostate CancerDr. George isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Distinguished
- NephrectomyDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- ProstatectomyDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Kidney StonesDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- VaricoceleDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Varicocele.
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EmpyemaDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. George isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Dr. George isExperienced. Learn about Erectile Dysfunction (ED).