
Overview
"Christopher B. Anderson, MD, Associate Professor of Urology at CUMC, joined the Department of Urology in September 2015. He specializes in cancers of the bladder, prostate, kidney, testis and penis and performs both open and robotic surgeries. Dr. Anderson completed his medical degree from Northwestern University, completed his urology residency at Vanderbilt University, and then spent two years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a fellow in urologic oncology. Following his residency, Dr. Anderson completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and obtained a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard University.Dr. Anderson's research interests include factors that influence the quality of surgery, access to care for patients with bladder cancer, outcomes after robotic prostatectomy, and active surveillance strategies for men with prostate cancer. Dr. Anderson has published several peer-reviewed articles and was recognized as ""Best Reviewer"" in 2014 by The Journal of Urology and in 2016 by Cancer.Dr. Anderson has clinical expertise in robotic prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder for patients with bladder cancer, and partial nephrectomy for the treatment of kidney tumors. He also specializes in the multidisciplinary management of men with testicular cancer, including the use of primary and post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. He is currently the site leader for several clinical trials investigating the use of immunotherapy in patients with invasive and non-invasive bladder cancer.".
Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Anderson is board certified in Urology. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
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Dr. Anderson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
James McKiernan, MD, is the John K. Lattimer Professor of Urology and CEO of ColumbiaDoctors. He is also Senior Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. McKiernan graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in biology and received his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his training in urology and general surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a urologic surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. McKiernan's clinical practice is focused on urologic oncology and particularly on surgical therapy in high-risk patients with bladder and kidney cancers. Dr. McKiernan evaluates and treats over 1,000 patients with bladder cancer every year. His research, funded by NIH and biotechnology industry grants, focuses on developing novel therapeutics for bladder cancer treatment as well as comparative effectiveness research in urologic oncology. In the management of kidney and bladder cancer, he has special expertise in organ preservation and reconstructive surgery to maximize quality of life. Dr. McKiernan's research has been published in Cancer, Cancer Research, the Journal of Clinical Oncology, JAMA Oncology, Journal of Urology, Urologic Oncology, and Urology. He has authored and co-authored more than 220 scientific articles and book chapters on urologic cancer and related issues.For the past 10 years, he has directed a research team at Columbia University Medical Center investigating quality outcomes and effectiveness in urologic cancer surgery. He has served as the Vice Chairman for the AJCC TNM Staging Task Force, Co-Chair of the AUA Guidelines Panel on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, as well as on the American Board of Urology and Society of Urologic Oncology Examination Committees. In addition, Dr. McKiernan is the principal investigator of the NIH-funded clinical trials program of experimental therapeutics in bladder cancer at Columbia University/NYPH, which is investigating new agents for bladder preservation in patients whose cancer has recurred after standard therapy. In collaboration with researchers at Columbia's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, his team continues to develop new therapeutic strategies for managing bladder cancer. Dr. Mckiernan is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Mckiernan is board certified in Urology. Dr. Mckiernan is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher B. Anderson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher B. Anderson?
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Is Dr. Christopher B. Anderson a top-rated expert for Urothelial Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher B. Anderson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Urothelial Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher B. Anderson specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher B. Anderson is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Christopher B. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher B. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-0114 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Bladder CancerDr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Anderson isDistinguished. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Advanced
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- MalakoplakiaDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Malakoplakia.
- NephrectomyDr. Anderson isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- BoilsDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EmpyemaDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Eosinophilic CystitisDr. Anderson isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Cystitis.

