
Overview
Ganesh S. Palapattu, MD, FACS is The George F. and Sandy G. Valassis Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology. He joined the University of Michigan Department of Urology as Associate Professor and Chief of Urologic Oncology in the Fall of 2012. Prior to this he was the Chief of Urologic Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Palapattu has held faculty appointments at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, NY where he was also Assistant Residency Program Director and Weill Cornell Medical College/The Houston Methodist Hospital.Dr. Palapattu was born in Toronto, Canada where he developed a passion for street hockey. At the age of 9, his family moved to Houston, Texas where he picked up playing the French horn. Dr. Palapattu graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. degree in the Humanities and subsequently attended Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Palapattu received his surgical/urological training at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and further specialty training in urologic oncology at Johns Hopkins. He and his wife, Anu, whom he met at UT Austin, have 2 young children. The Palapattu family is enthusiastic about taking advantage of the many outdoor activities the Ann Arbor area affords.When not working, Dr. Palapattu enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing/watching sports. Go Blue!.
Dr. Palapattu is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.
Dr. Palapattu is board certified in Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 120 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Palapattu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2900 N Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48505
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor B1 Reception E, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Palapattu 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.
Clinical Research
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Urology Clinic
After graduating from the University of Leeds, Dr. Ghani completed basic surgical training in Edinburgh followed by urological surgery training in London. He was awarded a Master of Surgery thesis from the University of London for research on percutaneous renal stone surgery. Following completion of sub-specialist training in Endourology at the Stone Unit at Guy’s Hospital, London, Dr. Ghani was awarded The Urology Foundation Scholarship and undertook fellowship training in robotic surgery at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.He joined the University of Michigan in 2013 and leads the Endourology program at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System. He treats patients with kidney problems: stones, cancer and obstruction. Dr Ghani has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, and his research focuses on endoscopic stone surgery and quality improvement. Specifically, he has been advancing a Dusting technique for ureteroscopy and has extramural funding to study laser lithotripsy in the laboratory. He is the Course Director of the annual Developments in Ureteroscopic Stone Treatment (D.U.S.T.) symposium, an international meeting that has exposed hundreds of urologists to advanced ureteroscopy techniques. He is also the Course Director of the American Urological Association annual course, Dust or Bust.In addition, Dr Ghani serves as the Director of the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC), which is a consortium of 46 urology practices aiming to improve the quality of care for patients with prostate cancer, kidney stones, and kidney cancer. Within MUSIC, he is the principal investigator of two randomized clinical trials assessing patient health-related quality of life and healthcare use after ureteroscopy. Dr. Ghani has received numerous prizes for his presentations and research from the American Urological Association, Endourological Society, European Association of Urology, and has lectured and taught surgeons throughout the world. He is an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Urology and serves on the editorial board of Nature Reviews Urology. Dr. Ghani is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Prostate Cancer, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ghani is currently accepting new patients.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Women's Urology
Kenneth Peters is a Urologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Peters is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Pudendal Neuralgia, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Aquablation. Dr. Peters is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Peters is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Dr. Dauw received his medical degree from Loyola University in Chicago graduating Magna Cum Laude. He then completed a urology residency at The University of Michigan. Following this, he pursued subspecialty training in endourology with Dr. James Lingeman at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. His primary clinical interests include the medical and surgical management of kidney stones, in particular, endourological management of complex renal calculi. He is also one of few U.S. providers with expertise in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical treatment for men with an enlarged prostate. His research interests focus on improving the quality of care for patients with kidney stones as well as understanding outcomes associated with commonly performed endourological surgeries. Dr. Dauw is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Dauw is board certified in Urology. Dr. Dauw is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu by calling their office at 734-647-8902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu is classified as an Elite expert for Prostate 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. Ganesh S. Palapattu specialize in?
While Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Familial Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu has published 120 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ganesh S. Palapattu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Prostate CancerDr. Palapattu isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
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- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- NephrectomyDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- ProstatectomyDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- UreteroceleDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about Ureterocele.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Palapattu isDistinguished. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
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- Bladder CancerDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EmpyemaDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- OrchiectomyDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Orchiectomy.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Testicular CancerDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Palapattu isAdvanced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
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- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Dr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- PriapismDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Priapism.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Scrotal MassesDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Masses.
- Scrotal SwellingDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Swelling.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicle LumpDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Testicle Lump.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- UreteroscopyDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- VasectomyDr. Palapattu isExperienced. Learn about Vasectomy.


