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Our Physicians and Clinical Staff - James M. McKiernan, M.D.

John and Irene Given Professor of Urology Director of Urologic Oncology


Specialties:
Urologic Oncology

Dr. McKiernan graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1989 with a B.A. in Biology and received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has remained affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for the past 17 years, completing his training in urology and general surgery at the Medical Center in 1999. Dr. McKiernan then completed a two-year surgical oncology fellowship studying under Dr. Peter Scardino at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

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In 2001 Dr. McKiernan was appointed to the faculty at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in the Department of Urology where he now serves as Vice Chairman of the Department and Director of its Urologic Oncology service. Dr. McKiernan's practice is limited exclusively to urologic oncology including surgical therapy of prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer. He has a specific interest treating patients with high risk cancer diagnoses as well as minimally invasive and organ sparing therapies for all cancers whenever feasible.

Dr. McKiernan is actively involved in research and discovery with ongoing programs focused on improving patient outcomes in kidney surgery, prostate and bladder cancer. In addition, Dr. McKiernan directs multiple ongoing clinical trials of promising new agents in bladder cancer. He has authored and co-authored more than 80 articles, book chapters, and abstracts in the field of urologic oncology. His research and discoveries have been published in Urology, Journal of Urology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, and Cancer Research.

Professional Associations:
American Urology Association; Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; American Urologic Association; American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Association for Cancer Research; Society or Urologic Oncology

Supported Affiliations:
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
BCAN's mission is to increase public awareness about bladder cancer; to advance bladder cancer research; and to provide educational and support services for the bladder cancer community.

Contact

Office
(212) 305-5526

Appointments
(212) 305-0114

Surgical Scheduling & Pre-certification
(212) 305-5526

Insurance Accepted

Cigna POS Columbia Employees Only

Empire BCBS – PPO/EPO

Empire BCBS– Senior

Empire BCBS – CPMC

Medicare

Medicare RR

National Health Administrators

United HealthCare Columbia Employees Only

Wellchoice HMO/PPO

Board Certification

2003
American Board of Urology

Medical Licenses

New York

Education

Doctor of Medicine
1989-1993
Columbia University
New York, NY