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Thomas James Polascik

Lawrence C. Katz Distinguished Professor
Urology
Box 2804 Med Ctr, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
Room D1557E Blue Zone, Duke South DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Lawrence C. Katz Distinguished Professor · 2024 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Urology · 2011 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Radiology · 2023 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1998 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Surgery · 2009 - 2011 Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Surgery · 2003 - 2009 Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2001 - 2003 Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery · 1998 - 2001 Urology, Clinical Science Departments

Professional Training and Employment


Fellowship · 1997 - 1998 Johns Hopkins University, Urologic oncology
Assistant Chief of Service · 1997 - 1997 Johns Hopkins University, Urology
Chief Resident · 1996 - 1997 Johns Hopkins University, Urology
Resident · 1993 - 1996 Johns Hopkins University, Urology
Assistant Resident in General Surgery · 1992 - 1993 Johns Hopkins University, Surgery
Intern in General Surgery · 1991 - 1992 Johns Hopkins University, Surgery

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Duke Clinical Leadership Program 2023
Director of Surgical Technology, Duke Prostate and Urological Cancer Center, 2018 - present
Director, Genitourinary Focal Therapy program
Director of Urologic Robotic Surgery
Director, Duke Men’s Health Initiative Screening - annual event
Duke Cancer Institute Strategic Planning, Research committee 2018 - present
Duke Cancer Institute Strategic Planning Committee for Prostate Services - 2013-2023