Michael R. Abern
Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
Experienced in UPJ Obstruction
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Rush University Medical College (Illinois), 2006
Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology, Urology
Fellowships
Urologic Oncology, Duke University
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Humana
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Medical Mutual
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Medicare
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Piedmont
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Sentara Healthcare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

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.


6 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
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