I specialize in the care of patients with urologic cancers – mainly prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer. A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things that can happen to someone. For many of our patients, they don’t necessarily feel different or look different, but they are scared to death. The most important thing you can get from Duke is real understanding of your particular case and what your options are. Knowledge is so reassuring and empowering for patients, especially those recently diagnosed with cancer. When you’re first diagnosed, you have to put your trust in a care team, and that’s hard to do if you don’t already know them. As the largest cancer center in North Carolina, Duke has great reputation and experience, which helps many patients chose Duke for their care. But we grow and develop our trust with patients because of who we are as people and how much expertise and care we bring to each case. Dr. George is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

I have a passion for caring for men with prostate cancer and helping them and their families make the best treatment decisions. I am nationally and internationally recognized as a prostate cancer expert and have performed more than 2,000 radical prostatectomies both at Duke and formerly at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I specialize in the nerve-sparing technique of surgery affording the best chance for sexual recovery. I have more experience with this small incisional open hands-on nerve-sparing operation than any surgeon in the Southeastern United States and am among the 10 most experienced surgeons using this technique in the United States. In addition to surgery, I have extensive experience managing men who have an elevated PSA and perform a gentle prostate biopsy using very liberal doses of local anesthesia. Our team also offers management of men who elect active surveillance for their early stage prostate cancer and are sensitive to men's needs regarding management of temporary urinary and sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer treatments. We have a very experienced nursing team and a very experienced physician assistant who greatly assists in comprehensive and compassionate care. Dr. Moul is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Every day, my goal is to take the best surgical care of my patients' kidney or prostate cancer by offering the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical treatments, while making sure that their experiences and outcomes at Duke Health are top-notch! As we look at the scans together and discuss biopsy results, it is important to me that I spend all of the time that my patients and their families need to clearly understand their diagnosis as well as all treatment options, so that we can make joint decisions about next steps and their treatment plan. Many of my patients are referred from all over the country to seek highly specialized urology care, including nonsurgical focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic surgical removal of their kidney tumor called a partial nephrectomy, among other treatments, with our multidisciplinary, collaborative team. I always reassure and share my positive outlook with my patients as we navigate the health system together. My patients know that, as their physician, I will be their champion and advise them and guide them through their treatment. We are in this together. Dr. Polascik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the urinary tract in men and women. I employ minimally invasive techniques as much as possible in order to maximize quality of life and recovery from treatment. Examples include robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney tumors, and bladder with complete robotic reconstruction. I am passionate about researching tests and treatments that will help my patients achieve cure of their cancers. I believe this starts with understanding risk factors for cancer to guide screening and early detection of tumors. I enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their goals of care. I believe that cancer care is a team sport and the patient is the captain. I collaborate with other specialists to make a comprehensive treatment plan including but not limited to surgery. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and two daughters. Dr. Abern is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Young Whang is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Whang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Whang is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Davis is an Urologist in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Brant Inman is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Inman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Inman is currently accepting new patients.

Rhonda Bitting is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Bitting is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer, Melanoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy.

Justin Hart is a Radiation Oncologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Hart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Buzzeo is an Urologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Buzzeo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Buzzeo is currently accepting new patients.

Ciamack Kamdar is an Urologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Kamdar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kamdar is currently accepting new patients.

Glenn Lesser is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Lesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lesser is currently accepting new patients.

I am a urologic oncologist who is specifically trained in the surgical management of cancer. As a result of my fellowship and training, I feel very comfortable handling complex cancer cases. My patients are my favorite part of my job. I feel it’s incredibly important to make a connection with the patient and listen to them. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to take care of another human being and an honor to operate on someone. Surgery is a unique specialty, it’s a direct invasion of a person’s body and they are putting their trust in you. Duke is an amazing place. I was immediately attracted to Duke’s commitment of excellence when I first came here for training in the 1980s. Outside of my job, I enjoy fishing, golfing and spending time with my wife. Dr. Robertson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

I specialize in treating people with genitourinary (GU) cancers, such as bladder, prostate, testicular and kidney cancer. I don’t treat other types of cancer across the breadth of tumors like some oncologists in the community may, such as blood cancer, breast cancer or lung cancer. My focus has allowed me to gain deep expertise in GU cancers and to stay abreast of the newest treatment advances, clinical research and so on for those specific GU cancers. As a medical oncologist, I meet patients at one of the scariest moments of their lives. I try to help educate them to make a decision about their disease and its process, and what their treatment options may be, so we can come to a shared decision about what might be the best option. The teaching aspect really strikes home for me. Both of my parents are teachers. The root word for “doctor” in Latin means “to teach.” So that is something I’m both naturally called to do and enjoy doing. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Prostatectomy.

Michael Papagikos is a Radiation Oncologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Papagikos has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

I mainly treat patients with genitourinary cancers including prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular and penile cancer.  My goal is to be attentive and devoted to my patients who are often dealing with complicated health problems. I try to personalize my care because every patient is different. I believe the future is promising because new treatments are being discovered every day. I am involved in clinical trials done through Duke University.  Clinical trials are designed to provide patients with access to the newest possible treatments. I am also part of our multi-disciplinary cancer team including urologic oncologists, geneticists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists.  I grew up in Cary and did all of my medical training in the Research Triangle Park area. I feel honored to practice in the same community I have lived in for more than twenty-five years. Dr. Ramalingam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Prostatectomy.

I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urethral Stricture, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

My goals are to develop and provide treatments that prolong and improve quality of the lives of patients with aggressive prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer. This work involves the direct care of patients in the clinic and clinical research involving the development of new therapies in clinical trials. I devote over half of my time to understanding how prostate cancer spreads and resists therapies, as well as methods of measuring this biology in patients, which may lead to improved therapies designed to block this process. Outside of work, I have a busy family life with three children, and a wife who is a Duke pediatrician. I enjoy playing soccer and hiking. Dr. Armstrong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Nicholas Fitzsimons is an Urologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Fitzsimons has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Zane Basrawala is an Urologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Basrawala has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Basrawala is currently accepting new patients.