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Reza Nabavizadeh

Assistant Professor of Urology
Urology
DUMC 3707, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Suite 1570, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I am a urologic surgeon with fellowship training in urologic oncology, specializing in cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. My focus is on delivering personalized care using advanced surgical techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures, to optimize recovery and outcomes. Whether treating prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer, I aim to preserve function while providing effective treatment. I emphasize clear communication to ensure patients understand their diagnosis and are involved in their care. I also engage in ongoing research to explore innovative therapies in urologic oncology.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Urology · 2024 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Why Radical vs Partial Nephrectomy Matters in Patients With Preexisting Renal Dysfunction: Exploring Chronic Kidney Disease Progression by Stage.

Journal Article Urol Pract · December 17, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Nephrectomy remains the curative standard for localized renal cell carcinoma. Partial nephrectomy (PN) is generally favored over radical nephrectomy (RN) for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3a or worse to preserve renal funct ... Full text Link to item Cite

Understanding Chronic Opioid Use Risk Associated With Penile Cancer Treatments: A National Analysis.

Journal Article Urology · December 11, 2025 OBJECTIVE: To characterize risk factors associated with the chronic utilization of narcotics following treatment for penile cancer using a national insurance database. METHODS: The MarketScan Commercial Claims (MCCD) and Medicare supplemental databases (MS ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


BLC Cysview Registry

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Photocure, Inc. · 2025 - 2030

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Education, Training & Certifications


Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine · 2017 M.D.
University of Toronto (Canada) · 2013 B.Sc. (hons)

External Links


List of publications