The University of Florida Genitourinary Oncology program at Shands at UF provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, adrenal gland, testis and penis.

Patients referred to the UF GU Oncology program receive prompt evaluation and coordinated, compassionate cancer care by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained UF physician specialists and healthcare professionals from the departments of:

• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Medical Oncology
• Pathology
• Radiology
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Social Services
• Nutrition

All aspects of patient care, from the initial visit and evaluation through treatment, recovery and follow-up consultations, are coordinated by the UF GU Oncology nurse coordinator to guarantee patients receive the smoothest, most efficient and best care possible.

Following a complete patient assessment and diagnostic evaluation, the multidisciplinary team collaborates to develop individualized patient treatment plans utilizing the latest in genetic profiling, minimally invasive surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This coordinated approach to patient care results in outstanding outcomes and improved quality of life for the patient.

Advanced therapies and services utilized by the UF GU Oncology program include:

• robotic surgery
• laparoscopic surgery
• cryosurgical ablation
• brachytherapy
• external beam radiotherapy
• intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
• intensity guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
• access to UF and national clinical trials through the UFSCC clinical trials office

UF physicians participating in the UF Genitourinary Oncology program include:

• Charles Rosser, MD, urologic oncology, UF GU Oncology program director
• Johannes Vieweg, MD, urologic oncology, chairman of UF Department of Urology
• Chester Algood, MD, urologic oncology
• Philipp Dahm, MD, urologic oncology, co-director of UF Robotic Surgery program
• Sijo Parekettil, MD, urologic surgery, co-director of UF Robotic Surgery program
• Zev Wajsman, MD, urologic oncology
• Robert Zlotecki, MD, radiation oncology
• Kenneth Olivier, MD, radiation oncology
• Mohamed Elmongy, MD, medical oncology
• Charles Riggs, MD, medical oncology
• Carolyn Hopkins, MD, pathology
• Patricia Abbitt, MD, radiology

Information

To schedule an appointment or refer a patient to the UF Genitourinary Oncology center, call 352.265.8282

Shands at UF Cancer Services Navigation

History

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2007 Annual Report (PDF file)

Types of Cancer

Brain Cancer

Breast Cancer

Colon Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Genitourinary Cancers

Gynecological Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Larynx Cancer

Leukemia

Lung Cancer

Lymphoma

Oropharyngeal Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Cancer Treatment

Bone Marrow Transplant

Brachytherapy

Chemotherapy

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Surgery

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or find out more information about cancer services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.8000 or toll-free 1.800.749.7424

You may also email our Consultation Center (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.