Dr. Michael B. Rothberg
Overview
I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of genitourinary malignancies. I have a special interest in providing care for patients with prostate cancer but also provide care for patients with kidney and bladder cancers. I have extensive training in image-guided fusion prostate biopsy and employ this technique to ensure the most accurate cancer diagnosis possible. Many urological cancers do not require surgical intervention and can be safely managed with active surveillance. When treatment is necessary, I use minimally-invasive surgical approaches whenever possible to expedite recovery and optimize quality of life. These include focal therapy for prostate cancer as well as robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney, and bladder. I am a firm believer in the importance of patient education as this empowers my patients to make care decisions that align with their personal values. Listening to my patients and confirming their understanding of their cancer diagnosis ensures a clear line of communication and allows us to work together towards treatment.
Dr. Rothberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 397 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rothberg 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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Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
My clinical interests include the minimally invasive management of urinary tract stones, including shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous, and ureteroscopic stone removal. I completed my training at the University of North Carolina in 1983 and was an American Urological Association Scholar (1983-1985) in the Division of Mineral Metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. In 1993, I returned to North Carolina as professor of urological surgery and director of the Duke Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center. Dr. Preminger is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
I am focused on the surgical and medical management of kidney stones. I do a large volume of surgeries for kidney stones, however what gives me the most satisfaction in my practice is helping my patients prevent kidney stone recurrence. I work closely with my patients to determine the specific causes for their kidney stones. We review this information and then decide on a preventative plan, which often includes dietary changes and even medications. I find it extremely rewarding to help my patients prevent kidney stones, as many of them are surprised that it is possible to prevent them. Dr. Lipkin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Daniel George is an Urologist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. George is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- ColonoscopyDr. Rothberg isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Rothberg isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- NephrectomyDr. Rothberg isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Rothberg isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
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- AngioplastyDr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)Dr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
- Prostate CancerDr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Rothberg isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.