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Explore our academic programs, including the Urologic Surgery residency program that is shaping the next generation of innovative urologists.

Residency Program
Our residency program provides comprehensive clinical training, progressive surgical experience and research opportunities to develop skilled, confident and compassionate urologists.

Conferences and Grand Rounds
Advance your urological knowledge. Check out upcoming conferences, grand rounds, and educational events hosted by UC Davis Urology.
Research
Discover how our research advances the understanding of urologic diseases and drives innovative treatments that enhance patients’ health and quality of life.

Researchers
Our department's largest research program centers on urologic oncology, with a strong emphasis on prostate cancer and bladder cancer.

Message from the Research Director
Research Director Allen C. Gao, M.D., Ph.D., shares his vision for advancing urologic research, fostering innovation and translating scientific discoveries into better patient outcomes.
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Meet our team of skilled experts dedicated to advancing patient care, medical education and pioneering research in urologic health.

Our Team
Combining world-class surgical precision with a deeply personal touch, we are here to restore your health, your comfort, and your peace of mind.

Message from the Chair
Chair Marc A. Dall’Era, M.D., highlights the department’s commitment to leading-edge patient care, groundbreaking research and innovation in urologic surgery.

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Our team is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care across the full spectrum of urologic conditions. Bringing together nationally recognized surgeons, advanced practice providers, research scientists and clinical staff, we combine leading-edge surgical expertise with a patient-centered approach to treatment and recovery.

We are committed to advancing the field of urologic surgery through innovation, research and education while providing individualized care tailored to each patient’s needs. From complex surgical procedures to minimally invasive techniques, our team works collaboratively to ensure the highest quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Faculty and Providers

Noah Canvasser, M.D.

Assistant Professor
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Kaitlin D. Cobb, M.D.

Assistant Professor
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Chelsea O' Dell, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Nurse Practitioner
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Jennifer Rothschild, M.D., M.A., M.P.H.

Associate Professor
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Philip Hsiao, M.D.

Assistant Professor
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Viswanathan Gajendran, M.D.

Staff Physician
Neasha McMeo, M.S.N.

Nurse Practitioner
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Christine Oeur, D.N.P., F.N.P.-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

John E. Gould, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor
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Yvonne Y. Chan, M.D.

Assistant Professor
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Eric Kurzrock, M.D.

Chief, Pediatric Urologic Surgery
Professor of Urology and Pediatrics
Vice Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery
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Albert Lee, D.O.

Assistant Professor
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Alison Sullivan, M.S.N.-F.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner
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Avery Elizabeth Braun, D.O.

Assistant Clinical Professor
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Thenappan (Thenu) Chandrasekar, M.D.

Associate Professor
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Marc A. Dall'Era, M.D.

Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery
Professor
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Philip Hsiao, M.D.

Assistant Professor
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Jared M. Whitson, M.D., M.A.S.

Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor
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Allen C. Gao, M.D., Ph.D.

Director of Research, Department of Urologic Surgery
Professor
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Paramita M. Ghosh, Ph.D.

Professor
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Chengfei Liu, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Surgery
Assistant Director for Translational Research, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Alan Paul Lombard, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Urologic Surgery and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
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Christopher Lucchesi, Ph.D.

Assistant Adjunct Professor
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Dana Katz Nanigian, M.D.

Health Sciences Clinical Professor
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Shelley Godley, M.D.

Assistant Volunteer Clinical Professor
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Natalie Christine Hartman, M.D.

Assistant Volunteer Clinical Professor
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Staff

Michelle Chang

Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 916-734-0527
Sharon Misewich

Academic Operations Manager
Phone: 916-734-8138
Mireya Sanchez

Health Professionals Education Specialist
Phone: 916-734-2893
Praise Adesida

Clinical Research Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-5173
Yesenia Herrera

Administrative Assistant
Phone: 916-734-4561
Debbie Lim

Research Administrator (Pre-Award)
School of Medicine Office of Research
Email: DLLim@health.ucdavis.edu
Hana T. Nguyen

Research Financial Analyst (Post-Award)
Schools of Health Finance
Email: hanngu@health.ucdavis.edu
Matthias Wilken

Academic Personnel Analyst (Advancement Actions)
Email: mjwilken@health.ucdavis.edu

Sandie Dial, RN, BSN, CCRN

Nurse Practice Manager
Phone: 916-734-8687

Our Team | Urologic Surgery | UC Davis Health

About Us

Our Team

expand_moreEndourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Noah Canvasser, M.D.

Kaitlin D. Cobb, M.D.

expand_moreFemale Urology and Neurourology

Chelsea O' Dell, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Jennifer Rothschild, M.D., M.A., M.P.H.

expand_moreGeneral Urology

Philip Hsiao, M.D.

Viswanathan Gajendran, M.D.

Neasha McMeo, M.S.N.

Christine Oeur, D.N.P., F.N.P.-BC

expand_moreMale Reproductive Medicine and Andrology

John E. Gould, M.D., Ph.D.

expand_morePediatric Urology

Yvonne Y. Chan, M.D.

Eric Kurzrock, M.D.

Albert Lee, D.O.

Alison Sullivan, M.S.N.-F.N.P.

expand_moreUrologic Oncology

Avery Elizabeth Braun, D.O.

Thenappan (Thenu) Chandrasekar, M.D.

Marc A. Dall'Era, M.D.

Philip Hsiao, M.D.

Jared M. Whitson, M.D., M.A.S.

expand_moreUrologic Research

Allen C. Gao, M.D., Ph.D.

Paramita M. Ghosh, Ph.D.

Chengfei Liu, M.D., Ph.D.

Alan Paul Lombard, Ph.D.

Christopher Lucchesi, Ph.D.

expand_moreAffiliated Faculty

Dana Katz Nanigian, M.D.

Shelley Godley, M.D.

Natalie Christine Hartman, M.D.

expand_moreAcademic Administrative Team

Michelle Chang

Sharon Misewich

Mireya Sanchez

Praise Adesida

Yesenia Herrera

Debbie Lim

Hana T. Nguyen

Matthias Wilken

expand_moreClinic Management

Sandie Dial, RN, BSN, CCRN

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