Edward M. Uchio
Expertise in
22
conditions
Expertise in
22
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Edward M. Uchio is a board-certified UCI Health urologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary tract malignancies, including prostate, bladder and testicular cancers.His clinical expertise includes all areas of urologic oncology and he is skilled in the use of laparoscopic, robot-assisted and minimally invasive techniques — including cryoablation, radiofrequency and high-intensity focused ultrasound — as well as newer technologies and therapies that are only available in clinical trials. He also uses a new, more exacting imaging technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging with real-time, three-dimensional ultrasound to perform more accurate prostate biopsies.Uchio earned his medical degree at the UCI School of Medicine followed by a residency in urology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Md., where his laboratory focus was on hereditary renal cancer syndromes such as von Hippel Lindau disease.He is the director of clinical trial research for the School of Medicine's Department of Urology, and he been the principal investigator for more than 25 clinical studies, particularly in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.. He has given presentations internationally on the molecular basis of renal malignancies and is the author of numerous publications and book chapters on urologic cancers.

Dr. Uchio is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Aquablation, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology
Urology

Licenses

Urology in CT

Fellowships

NIH Clinical Center / NCI - Urologic Oncology
National Cancer Institute, NIH - Urologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

UCI Health Center for Urological Care
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Uchio 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.

Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Testicular Cancer

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.


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Is Dr. Edward M. Uchio a top-rated expert for Bladder Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward M. Uchio is classified as an Elite expert for Bladder 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. Edward M. Uchio specialize in?

While Dr. Edward M. Uchio is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Edward M. Uchio participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Edward M. Uchio has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Edward M. Uchio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Edward M. Uchio accept my insurance?

Dr. Edward M. Uchio accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7005 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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