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Dr. Pooya Banapour

Urology, Oncology

United States

12 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Urology, Oncology

Subspecialty

Urologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Urologic Surgery

Diseases

Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Testicular Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Genitourinary Cancers

Procedures Performed

Brachytherapy

Cystectomy

Adrenalectomy

Artificial Urinary Sphincter

Cystoplasty

Bladder Neck Incision

Bladder Neck Reconstruction

Circumcision

Cystoscopy

Cystourethroscopy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Hydrocelectomy

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation

Immunotherapy

Experience

Urologic Surgeon, Unio Health Partners

Downey, CA, United States. From 2020

Fellowship in Robotic Oncology, Urologic Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center

Duarte, CA, United States. 2019 - 2020

Resident Physician, Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA, United States. 2013 - 2019

Education

MD: University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

2013

Biography

Dr. Pooya Banapour is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologic oncologist with expertise in treating a variety of urologic illnesses, including BPH, overactive bladder, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and urologic malignancies such as prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer. He received his Bachelor's in Science degree at UCLA, completed medical school at the UCSD School of Medicine, and performed residency training in urologic surgery at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medi...cal Center. Dr. Banapour also completed a fellowship in robotic oncologic surgery at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Currently, Dr. Banapour serves as a Urologic Surgeon at Unio Health Partners in Downey, CA, where he uses the most cutting-edge and innovative minimally-invasive surgical technology at his practice. Dr. Banapour is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Los Angeles County Medical Society, Los Angeles Urologic Society, American Urological Association, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association. He also received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of urologic surgery, including the Outstanding MIS Resident Award from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons in 2018, the International Volunteers in Urology Resident Scholar Award in 2017, and the Outstanding Resident Award from the Los Angeles Urologic Society. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Banapour is also involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, PA students, and other medical trainees. He has authored over 30 publications in his field, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of urology through research and education.

Affiliations

Los Angeles County Medical Society

Los Angeles Urologic Society

American Urological Association

American College of Physicians

American Medical Association

Awards

Outstanding MIS Resident Award, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons

2018

International Volunteers in Urology Resident Scholar (Ajmer, India)

2017

Outstanding Resident Award, Los Angeles Urologic Society

2017

Publications

Dr. Pooya Banapour has more than 30 publications

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