Overview
Michael Nickas is a Urologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Nickas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Acute Cystitis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
Urinary Stone Center
Dr. Marshall L. Stoller specializes in providing care for patients with urinary stone disease. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques, such as endourology and laparoscopy. He helped spearhead a comprehensive program in the management of urinary stone disease, utilizing and testing a variety of lithotripters, a noninvasive device that pulverizes urinary stones. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Stoller earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He then pursued residencies in general surgery and urology at UCSF before becoming an instructor and research fellow at the University of New South Wales and its affiliated hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He returned to UCSF as chief resident in urology and then joined the medical staff. Stoller has received many awards, including grand prize in the annual Jack Lapides Essay Contest on Urodynamic and Neurourology Research. He has received the Distinction in Teaching Award from the UCSF Academic Senate. For more information about his research, please visit Stoller's lab website at stollerlab.ucsf.edu . Dr. Stoller is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Stanford Health Care
Eila Skinner is a Urologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Skinner is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Bayfront Medical Building
Dr. Benjamin Breyer is a urologic surgeon who specializes in complex urethral and penile reconstruction, male incontinence, male fistulas and surgery for erectile dysfunction. Breyer's research has been federally supported and focuses on the epidemiology (the study of which populations are affected by diseases, factors affecting outcomes and related matters) of sexual dysfunction and lower urinary tract disorders. He also studies urologic trauma and surgical repair of the urinary tract. He has authored or co-authored more than 350 articles and book chapters. Breyer earned his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. At UCSF, he completed a residency in urology, followed by a fellowship in male genitourinary reconstruction and trauma. He also earned his master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. Dr. Breyer is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael E. Nickas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael E. Nickas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael E. Nickas by calling their office at 510-889-0270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael E. Nickas a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael E. Nickas is classified as an Distinguished 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. Michael E. Nickas specialize in?
While Dr. Michael E. Nickas is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Acute Cystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Michael E. Nickas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael E. Nickas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michael E. Nickas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael E. Nickas accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael E. Nickas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-889-0270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Nickas isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Nickas isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acute CystitisDr. Nickas isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Nickas isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Nickas isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- HydronephrosisDr. Nickas isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nickas isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Experienced
- BalanitisDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Balanitis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder StonesDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Nickas isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

