
Overview
Dr. Ambani is a native mid-Michigander, having grown up in Jackson, MI. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, he obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He subsequently completed his Urology residency at the University of Michigan, and then stayed on to complete a fellowship in Laparoscopy, Robotics, and Stone Surgery. He subsequently joined the Endourology division of the University of Michigan Health System Department of Urology. His clinical interests include minimally-invasive surgery of the kidney and ureter, including ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, ureteral scarring/injury, complex ureteral reconstruction using small incisions, and kidney stone surgery. He performs a high volume of surgery to repair UPJ obstruction and complex ureteral strictures from scarring due to surgical history or stone disease. Dr. Ambani understands that patients with ureteral disease have faced multiple unexpected issues, and approached this challenging clinical with compassion and understanding. Based on his clinical experience, he is a nationally recognized expert in this field and has multiple publications investigating the optimal approach to surgical repair of ureteral disease. He serves as the head of the University of Michigan Ureteral Reconstruction Working Group, which aims to improve the care of patients who require ureteral reconstruction surgery through clinical collaboration and research. Based on this work, he has a shared appointment in the division of Neurourology and Pelvic Reconstruction within the Department of Urology.He also serves as the Associate Residency Program Director for the Department of Urology. He also serves as the Surgical Director of the University Hospital Operating Rooms.
Dr. Ambani is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Nephrectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction.
Dr. Ambani is board certified in Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, Brighton, MI 48116
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Brighton Center For Specialty Care
I came to the University of Michigan as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar in 1997, following the completion of my urologic training at Cornell University-New York Hospital. During the fellowship, I also obtained a Masters degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Even more importantly, I was inspired by my mentors including Rodney Hayward and James Montie to train others to conduct high quality research. I then stayed on to join the University of Michigan faculty as an Assistant Professor in 1999. In 2004, I was promoted to Associate Professor, and in 2009, I was promoted to Professor of Urology. Dr. Wei is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Wei is board certified in Urology.
Taubman Center
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sapan N. Ambani
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Is Dr. Sapan N. Ambani a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sapan N. Ambani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, 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. Sapan N. Ambani specialize in?
While Dr. Sapan N. Ambani is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, and Obstructive Uropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Sapan N. Ambani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sapan N. Ambani has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Sapan N. Ambani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sapan N. Ambani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sapan N. Ambani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-7030 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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