Edward Uchio, MD, FACS, CPI

Professor of Urology; Director of Clinical Trials Research; Jerry D. Choate Chair in Urologic Oncology

Dr. Edward Uchio’s expertise encompasses a wide range of specialties, including all urologic cancers, bladder mass, renal mass, testicular mass, enlarged prostate, and more. As Director of Clinical Trials Research, Dr. Uchio utilizes newer technologies and therapies that are only available in clinical trials.

Dr. Uchio is well-versed in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques and is a nationally recognized leader in the management of GU malignancies.

Areas of Focus

Urologic oncology (prostate, bladder, kidney, adrenal, testes, penile, sarcoma, ureter, urothelial TCC)

Minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic & robot-assisted, cryotherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), NanoKnife®)

MRI/ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy, ExactVu™ biopsy, transperineal biopsy

Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trials

Elevated PSA, hematuria

Professional Life

Biography

Dr. Uchio completed his fellowship in urologic oncology at the National Cancer Institute in 2003. He went on to join the faculty at Yale University School of Medicine, serving as the Chief of Urology and Director of Urologic Oncology/Robotics and Minimally Invasive surgery at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Currently, he is the Director of Clinical Research in the UC Irvine Department of Urology.

Training (History)

Undergraduate

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

University of California, Irvine

Residency

University of Washington Medical Center

Fellowship Training

NIH Clinical Center / NCI