Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Dr. Thomas J. Polascik

Urology
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

Thomas Polascik is a Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Polascik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Polascik is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 238 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 21 articles in the study of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-8111
Other Locations
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Imaging for Targeted Prostate Biopsy
Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Imaging for Targeted Prostate Biopsy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Study of MRI/US Fusion Imaging and Biopsy in Combination With Nanoparticle Directed Focal Therapy for Ablation of Prostate Tissue
A Study of MRI/US Fusion Imaging and Biopsy in Combination With Nanoparticle Directed Focal Therapy for Ablation of Prostate Tissue
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 99mTc-MIP-1404 SPECT/CT Imaging to Detect Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Men With Biopsy Proven Low-Grade Prostate Cancer Who Are Candidates for Active Surveillance (proSPECT-AS)
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 99mTc-MIP-1404 SPECT/CT Imaging to Detect Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Men With Biopsy Proven Low-Grade Prostate Cancer Who Are Candidates for Active Surveillance (proSPECT-AS)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 10, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Phase 3
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241 Total Publications

Comparative Economic Evaluation of Radical Prostatectomy, Radiation, and Ablative Techniques in the Management of Localized Prostate Cancer.
Comparative Economic Evaluation of Radical Prostatectomy, Radiation, and Ablative Techniques in the Management of Localized Prostate Cancer.
Journal: Cancers
Published: July 30, 2025
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  • Bilateral Hydronephrosis
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