Overview
Ilan Kafka is a Urologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kafka is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Congenital Giant Megaureter, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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3471 5th Ave Ste 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Department Of Urology
Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, serves as the Chair of the Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Chair of Urology, UPMC. A globally recognized urological surgeon-scientist, Dr. Trinh has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Citizenship Award from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the 2022 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year award for New England. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Top Asian American Pacific Islander Doctor. Dr. Trinh is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Trinh is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Department Of Urology
Paul Rusilko, MD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Urology and Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as the Director of Reconstructive Urology and the Associate Residency Program Director for the urology residency program. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. He specializes in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the genitourinary system. Complex urologic procedures performed include urethral reconstruction, urethroplasty, adult acquired buried penis, urologic prosthetics for both erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, and genital reconstruction following trauma and penile cancer. Dr. Rusilko is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Neurogenic Bladder, Folliculitis, Penectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rusilko is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Rusilko is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital (Urology)
Dr. Chermansky received his medical training at Georgetown University in Washington DC. Dr. Chermansky completed his surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas under the chairmanship of both Dr. Paul C. Peters and Dr. John D. McConnell. After performing postgraduate research with Dr. Emil Tanagho in bladder tissue engineering at the University of California in San Francisco, he completed his fellowship in female urology and neurourology at the University of Pittsburgh with Dr. Michael B. Chancellor. Dr. Chermansky is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Chermansky is board certified in American Board Of Urology and American Board Of Urology . Dr. Chermansky is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka by calling their office at 412-692-4094. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka a top-rated expert for Aquablation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka is classified as an Advanced expert for Aquablation, 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. Ilan Z. Kafka specialize in?
While Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Aquablation, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, and Congenital Giant Megaureter. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aquablation. You can view a list of Dr. Ilan Z. Kafka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AquablationDr. Kafka isAdvanced. Learn about Aquablation.
- Experienced
- Asymptomatic BacteriuriaDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Congenital Giant MegaureterDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Giant Megaureter.
- EndoscopyDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- HydronephrosisDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Interstitial CystitisDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Cystitis.
- Kidney StonesDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- ProstatectomyDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- UreteroceleDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Ureterocele.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Kafka isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).


