I am a urologic surgeon focusing on the treatment of men and women with cancers of the genitourinary system. This includes cancers of the bladder, kidney, testis, prostate, penis, urethra and adrenal glands.
I obtained my undergraduate degree in biology at Boston University and my medical degree at the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. I then completed an internship in general surgery and urology residency at the University of Southern California (USC) and Los Angeles County Medical Center. This was followed by a 2-year fellowship in surgical urologic oncology at the USC Institute of Urology and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, CA. I am now proud to care for patients while working to advance the field of medicine through research at New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
My clinical areas of expertise include complex open and robotic surgeries of the pelvis and retroperitoneum. This includes removal of the bladder (radical cystectomy) with reconstruction of the urinary tract to maximize functional recovery, nerve-sparing procedures to maintain sexual function and fertility, advanced vascular techniques for invasive tumors and open extraperitoneal procedures to hasten recovery.
My background growing up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, coupled with my diverse training has exposed me to patients and families from all walks of life. I appreciate that cancer care is not “one size fits all” and I am committed to facilitate treatment decisions for patients before and after surgery. My research supports this commitment through enrollment of patients in clinical trials to develop novel therapeutics, studies of surgical technique to optimize cancer control and functional outcomes, and implementation of preoperative and postoperative care pathways to enhance recovery after surgery.
I am active in my field through membership in professional societies such as the American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. I also serve on editorial boards and as an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous urologic and surgical journals. I have published my research in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters and other educational materials and regularly present at national and international meetings. As an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, I am passionate about training the next generation.
All was excellent about the attention in the hospital.
September 13, 2024
Dr Ghodoussipour is fantastic
August 30, 2024
Very good.
August 30, 2024
Dr. Ghodoussipour is one of the best and brightest doctors I have ever known. He saved my life.
August 29, 2024
Dr. Ghodoussipour & his staff are fantastic. They were very attentive while I was an inpatient after surgery.
August 26, 2024
Dr. Ghodoussipour is truly a professional with a wonderful bedside name.
August 6, 2024
Doctor was awesome.
August 2, 2024
Dr. G. Is a skilled, caring practitioner
July 31, 2024
Dr Ghodoussipour is an excellent wonderful doctor. He is very knowledgeable and kind.
July 31, 2024
Dr. Ghodoussipour spot on. His confidence, along with bedside manner unmatched. Brought his "A" game. Lucky to have him on my team!
July 3, 2024
Dr G. Is not only a great doctor in the Kidney area of medicine and genuinely a nice person.
June 20, 2024
Dr. G should be chief of staff/hospital - he is wonderful.
June 14, 2024
Dr. G. is the best.
April 25, 2024
Good.
April 18, 2024
Proposed treatment was well explained
April 11, 2024
Dr G was amazing
March 20, 2024
Excellent!
March 12, 2024
The provider always keeps me fully informed of my treatments & condition.
March 10, 2024
Dr. G is wonderful!
February 28, 2024
Very good
December 18, 2023
Dr. G does an excellent job explaining my condition and any action that he needs to perform. He is professional in his demeanor, and I always feel comfortable around him.
December 18, 2023
Dr. G was great on all counts.
December 14, 2023
My doc is great.
December 11, 2023
I feel blessed that Dr. G. & Kathy (his nurse assistant) are my "team members". They provide me with excellent patient care.
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Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma or RCC, forms when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow out of control. Learn more with Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour.
Rutgers Cancer Institute has treated its first upper tract urothelial cancer patient with a recently approved therapy option known as mitomycin gel, which is the first non-surgical treatment for this type of disease. Dr. Ghodoussipour shares more about this new cutting-edge treatment. Read more
Rutgers Cancer Institute' s Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour discusses the new therapy mitomycin gel, which is the first non-surgical treatment for urothelial cancer. Watch here
Both men and women should have an understanding of bladder cancer to be aware of a possible problem and stay proactive in reducing the risk of developing the disease. Read more
5 Tips to Boost Bladder Health
Saum Ghodoussipour, MD, urologic oncologist and director of the Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and assistant professor of surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, shares more about a number of things impacting bladder health that can be controlled with a lifestyle adjustment. Learn more