Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Alan Goh

Alvin C. Goh, MD

Urologic Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Kidney Cancer

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About Me

What I Do at MSK

Director, Robotic Urologic Surgery Technology and Education

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I am a urologic surgeon who specializes in using minimally invasive techniques to care for people with urologic cancers. I care for people with bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and adrenal tumors. My particular expertise includes robotic, laparoscopic, and endourologic procedures.

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.

My research aims to develop better technologies and innovative techniques to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize side effects. I operate at the Josie Robertson Surgery Center and Memorial Hospital in Manhattan. I also see patients at the Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, and MSK Nassau, on Long Island.

With a background in biomedical engineering, I helped to pioneer and refine a novel minimally invasive technique for removal of the bladder and urinary reconstruction. This is known as robotic cystectomy and intracorporeal urinary diversion. The entire operation is performed through small keyhole incisions. Technological advances like these aim to reduce side effects and facilitate faster recovery for our patients.

I am investigating interventions before, during, and after surgery to continue to improve surgical outcomes. For example, I am studying how best to incorporate real-time imaging techniques during urologic procedures. The goal of this research is to target our patients’ disease with the highest level of precision and, ultimately, to help them live and function as normally as possible.

In addition to my clinical work, I am deeply involved in education and training. I have directed surgical courses to educate other surgeons and have demonstrated operations domestically and abroad.

Every person who comes to my office has a unique history and situation. That’s why I develop a systematic, evidence-based, personalized care plan for each of my patients. No matter which treatment options we pursue, I always strive to deliver care that has a strong foundation of compassion and understanding.

My Role at MSK

A urologic surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) (GU) system. This includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.

My Specialties

Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Image-Guided Surgery

Education

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Residencies

Urology - Baylor College of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Baylor College of Medicine Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2017)
North American Robotic Urologic Symposium Best Video (2017)
Houston Methodist Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
American Urological Association National Meeting Best Abstract (2014)
World Congress of Endourology Best Video (2013)
University of Southern California Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching (2012)

Fellowships

Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery - University of Southern California

Board Certifications

Urology

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Oxford

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Contact and Location

Dr. Goh sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone

646-422-4667

Location

New York, NY

Uniondale, NY

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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Goh
A Phase 2 Study of TAR-200 Plus Cetrelimab Versus Cetrelimab Alone Before Surgery in People With Bladder Cancer
Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Goh
A Phase 3 Study Comparing Intravesical BCG with Intravesical Docetaxel and Gemcitabine for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Goh’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Alvin C. Goh discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

Medtronic
Professional Services and Activities

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