Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Karmanos Cancer Center
4100 John R St, 
Detroit, MI 

Overview

Jose Pontes is a Urologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Pontes is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Urology in MI

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Karmanos Cancer Center
4100 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201
Other Locations
Office
400 Mack Ave Ste 2, Detroit, MI 48201

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.


2 Total Publications

Legends in urology.
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose Pontes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Pontes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose Pontes by calling their office at 800-527-6266. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jose Pontes a top-rated expert for Urothelial Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose Pontes is classified as an Advanced 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. Jose Pontes specialize in?

While Dr. Jose Pontes is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

Does Dr. Jose Pontes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jose Pontes has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urothelial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jose Pontes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jose Pontes accept my insurance?

Dr. Jose Pontes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-527-6266 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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