The 20 Best Prostate Cancer Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.

Joel Byron Nelson, MD, is the Frederic N. Schwentker Professor and chairman of the Department of Urology for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in prostate cancer.Dr. Nelson is board-certified in urologic oncology. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Nelson 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 Vasectomy.

Leonard Appleman is an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Appleman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Adam Olson, MD, is a radiation oncologist in the UPMC Department of Radiation Oncology. He is the medical director of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. At UPMC Shadyside, his clinical practice focuses on the management of genitourinary cancers and soft tissue sarcomas. He is an expert in the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer and metastatic disease. He is an active clinical researcher and has published extensively on the use of radiation therapy for prostate cancer and pediatric cancers. Dr. Olson 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, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

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 Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

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 Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

Zahra Rahman Kelly, DO, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Kelly is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and head and neck malignancies. Dr. Kelly is board-certified in nternal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kelly completed both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at UPMC. She served as chief fellow during her final year of hematology/oncology fellowship.Her research interests include early phase clinical trial design and cancer immunotherapy combination trials. She has published papers in peer reviewed journals and is an active member of the UPMC Hillman protocol review committee where she reviews therapeutic oncology trials. She also collaborates with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to her patients.Dr. Kelly is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Medical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Ryan P. Smith, MD, is a professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the medical director at UPMC St. Margaret, and the residency program codirector for the Department of Radiation Oncology at UPCI. He sees all radiation oncology cases, and has a research interest in prostate cancer. Dr. Smith sees patients at UPMC St. Margaret and operates out of UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Smith 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

Melissa K. Yee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.  She specializes in the treatment of solid tumors and blood disorders.Dr. Yee is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine.  She received her medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. After completion of her medical training, she was on staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before returning to Pittsburgh to practice at UPMC Mercy.Dr. Yee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and American Society of Hematology, and Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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 Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Neurogenic Bladder, Folliculitis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Penectomy.

"Michaela ""Micki"" Garland, PA-C, specializes in urology and is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Urology. Ms. Garland completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University.". Ms. Garland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, and Folliculitis.

Shifeng Mao is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mao 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, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

James Betler is an Internal Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Betler 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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 Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Hydronephrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.