Samir Taneja
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MD
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Professor of Urology, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering
- Vice Chair, Urology
- Director, Division of Urologic Oncology
- GU Program Director, Perlmutter Cancer Center
As director of the Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center (SCPCC), Prof. Samir Taneja is conducting research that focuses on the use of MRI to improve methods of prostate imaging, cancer detection, disease localization, and treatment. The work of his team has transformed the field of prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy over the last 15 years.
Education
MD from Northwestern University, 1990
Residency, UCLA Medical Center, 1992
Residency, UCLA Medical Center, 1996
Experience
James M. Neissa and Janet Riha Neissa Professor of Urologic Oncology, Department of Urology
Professor, Department of Radiology
Co-Director, Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center
Vice Chair, Department of Urology
Genito-Urologic Program Leader, NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center
Director, Urologic Oncology
