Overview
Susan Urba is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dr. Urba is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner. Dr. Worden is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Worden is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Rogel Cancer Center
Scott Schuetze is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schuetze is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Vaishampayan is the Director of the Phase I program at the Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI. Dr. Vaishampayan is a Professor of Internal Medicine and her research is primarily in translational drug development and early phase clinical trials in cancer with a focus on genitourinary malignancies. She has initiated, obtained funding for, and conducted and published many investigator initiated trials with embedded biomarkers and established multidisciplinary collaboration. She has served as site PI of the UO-1 Early Therapeutics Research Grant at Wayne State University. She was also the chair of the solid tumor division of oncology at WSU. She has completed formal leadership traning course and is Fellow of the Advisory Board (FAB). She is the appointed chair of the Advanced Renal committee of SWOG and a member of the Renal task force of the NCI. She is a board member of the Michigan Society of Hematology/Oncology (MSHO) and organizes annual board review course. Additionally, she has served as track leader for the ASCO education committee GU non prostate (Renal and bladder cancer) track. Dr. Vaishampayan attended Wayne State University for her residency and fellowship completion and attended medical school at Byramjee Jeejeebhoy in Pune, India and completed a higher secondary certificate in the field of science at Fergusson College in Pune, India.In her free time, Dr. Vaishampayan enjoys reading, dance, music and travel. Travel, reading (mysteries preferred), follows football. Dr. Vaishampayan is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Vaishampayan is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Susan Urba
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Urba?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Susan Urba by calling their office at 734-647-8902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Susan Urba a top-rated expert for Throat Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Susan Urba is classified as an Advanced expert for Throat 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. Susan Urba specialize in?
While Dr. Susan Urba is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Susan Urba participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Susan Urba has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Throat Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Susan Urba's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Susan Urba accept my insurance?
Dr. Susan Urba accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 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
- Advanced
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Urba isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Urba isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Experienced
- Esophageal CancerDr. Urba isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Urba isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Urba isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Urba isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.


