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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 Duke Appointments & Affiliations


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

Recent Scholarly Works


Sarcopenia is associated with poor survival among patients with non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma and venous tumor thrombus.

Journal article World J Urol · July 6, 2026 INTRODUCTION: Sarcopenia is common among patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and has been associated with poor cancer-specific (CSS) and overall survival (OS). Similarly, venous tumor thrombus (VTT) carries substantial prognostic and surgical conseque ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluating the Diagnostic Performance of Clear Cell Likelihood Score in Predicting Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Among Patients Younger Than 50 Years.

Journal article JCO Oncol Pract · June 15, 2026 PURPOSE: Clear cell likelihood score (ccLS) is a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based scoring tool developed to differentiate clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC) from other renal mass categories. Past validation studies have primarily focu ... 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


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

External Links


List of publications