Experts on Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s testicular cancer treatment team have extensive knowledge and expertise in caring for men with testicular cancer. Studies have shown that men with advanced testicular cancer have better outcomes at centers that treat more patients. Each year, our testicular cancer team provides care to nearly 300 men, and our urologic surgeons also perform more than 200 testicular cancer procedures each year.
Select from the list below to learn more about our testicular cancer specialists – their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of clinical expertise.
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Joel Sheinfeld
Deputy Chief, Urology Service; William G. Cahan Chair in Surgery
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Brett S. Carver
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Michael P. La Quaglia
Chief, Pediatric Surgical Service; Joseph H. Burchenal Chair in Pediatrics
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George J. Bosl
Chair, Department of Medicine; Patrick M. Byrne Chair in Clinical Oncology
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Darren R. Feldman
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Robert J. Motzer
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Dean F. Bajorin
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Michael J. Zelefsky
Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Oncology; Chief, Brachytherapy Service
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Sean McBride
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Marisa A. Kollmeier
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