
Overview
Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin is a genitourinary oncologist who specializes in caring for adults with bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancers. His personal enthusiasm for travel informs his approach to care, as he likes to hear about where his patients come from in order to better understand who they are. In his research, Koshkin designs and carries out clinical trials of treatments for bladder and prostate cancers. He has a particular focus on the role of immunotherapy, or treatments that stimulate a patient's own immune system to help fight cancer. He also studies targeted treatments that are aimed against specific mutations in the DNA of tumor cells, which make these tumors more vulnerable to particular drugs. This allows for the delivery of personalized treatment based on individual characteristics of patients and their tumors. After earning his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Koshkin completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. He belongs to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. A history and trivia buff, Koshkin loves to read. He also follows soccer and Chicago sports teams in his free time.
Dr. Koshkin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Koshkin 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin by calling their office at 415-476-4616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin a top-rated expert for Urothelial Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin is classified as an Elite 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. Vadim S. Koshkin specialize in?
While Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urothelial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-4616 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
- Elite
- Bladder CancerDr. Koshkin isElite. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Koshkin isElite. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Koshkin isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Koshkin isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Koshkin isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Koshkin isDistinguished. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Koshkin isDistinguished. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Koshkin isAdvanced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- Experienced
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Penile CancerDr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Penile Cancer.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Koshkin isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).



