Columbia University Department of Urology
World Leaders in Urologic Research, Education, and Patient Care
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Urology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Urology is an integral part of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, one of the country's most respected medical schools and research institutions. Founded in 1917 by J. Bentley Squier, the Department of Urology is one of the oldest and most accomplished departments of urology in the nation. We continue to maintain a tradition of unsurpassed excellence in patient care, research, and residency and fellowship training.
World-Class Urology Care
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We’re leading the way towards new and advanced treatments for urologic conditions.
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Ranked #2 in the nation for Urology by U.S. News & World Report
News
- January 25, 2023
Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji who was a chief resident in urology at UC Davis and died tragically in May of 2022.