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Jay Raman, MD, Urology, Hershey, PA, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Urology Hershey, PA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Professor and Chair Department of Urology Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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  • Office

    500 University Drive
    BMR Building, c4830F - Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Phone+1 717-531-8848
    Fax+1 717-531-4475
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Summary

  • Jay D. Raman, M.D., F.A.C.S. is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and graduated AOA from Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Raman completed his urology residency at Cornell Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Laparoscopy and Robotics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

    Dr. Raman’s clinical practice focuses on robotic-assisted surgery for prostate, kidney, ureteral, and adrenal cancers having completed over 2500 such cases. His basic science research centers on infectious complications following prostate needle biopsy as well biomarkers for urothelial cancer. His major clinical research efforts revolve around surgical complications as well as staging and therapy for urologic malignancies. To date, he has co-authored over 350 manuscripts, book chapters, and editorials and serves on the editorial board for 3 journals and as a reviewer for 12 journals.

    Dr. Raman is currently Chair of the American Urologic Association (AUA) Office of Education, Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic AUA section, and Young Urology Representative to the American College of Surgeons.
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    Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank

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    When should men get screened for prostate cancer? Quick answers from our Penn State Cancer Institute experts! Dr. Jay Raman Professor & Chief, Division of Urolo

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    As "No Shave November" comes to an end, Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank share the results of a fundraising effort for prostate cancer research.

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    Today is the start of "Movember." Doctors from Penn State Cancer Institute were on Good Day PA to talk about prostate cancer.

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    The Significance of Hematuria in Urothelial Carcinoma

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    Dr. Raman on Hematuria in Urothelial Cancer

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    AUAA... Episode 2 - Prostate Cancer - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medica

    Dr. Jay Raman, Chief, Division of Urology at Penn State Health answers questions in a Facebook Live interview. Answering when some men should start getting scre

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Clinical Expertise

  • Urologic oncology, Minimally invasive urologic surgery, Nephrectomy, Local Neoplasm Recurrence, Retrospective Studies, Kidney Neoplasms, Laparoscopy, Health outcomes research, Prognosis, Urologic Neoplasms, Adrenal disease, Prostatectomy, Biopsies, Combined modality therapy, Hydronephrosis, Neoplasm staging, Immunohistochemistry, Ureteroscopy, Lymph node excision, Logistic models, Testicular cancer, Bladder cancer, Kidney cancer, Robotic partial nephrectomy, Prostate cancer

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Urology, 2003 - 2007
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2001
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American College of SurgeonsFellow
  • Endourology SocietyFellowship Certification
  • Society of Urologic OncologyMember

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First Place 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar, 2023
  • Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2020-2023
  • AUA Distinguished Service Nominee Mid-Atlantic Section of AUA, 2019
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Original Contribution Mitotic Activity in Non-Invasive Papillary Urothelial Carcinoma: Its Value in Predicting Tumor Recurrence, and Comparison to the Contemporary Two...  
    Augustyna Gogoj, Suzanne B Merrill, Monika Joshi, Sheldon Holder, Joshua I Warrick, Matthew Kaag, Jay D Raman, Joseph Drabick, ScienceDirect
  • Predicted Versus Observed 30-Day Perioperative Outcomes Using the ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator in Patients Undergoing Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma  
    Brian M Blair, Jay D Raman, Matthew G Kaag, International Urology and Nephrology
  • TALL score for prediction of oncological outcomes after radical nephroureterectomy for high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma  
    Youssef RF, Krabbe LM, Shariat SF, Lotan Y, Sagalowsky AI, Raman J, Wood CG, Weizer A, Roscigno M, Montorsi F, Bolenz C, Remzi M, Bensalah K, Kassouf W, Margulis V, World J Urol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Evaluation and management of urinary tract bleeding: from asymptomatic microhematuria to intractable hemorrhagic cystitis 
    1/1/2015
  • Upper-tract Urothelial Carcinoma: controversies and considerations 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
  • Surgical management of urothelial carcinoma with squamous differentiation 
    1/1/2014
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Authored Content

  • Highlights from AUA 2023May 2023
  • AUA Hybrid Format SuccessMay 2022
  • Multi-Institutional Evaluation of the Prognostic Significance of EZH2 Expression in High-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial CarcinomaMay 2018
  • Multi-Institutional Evaluation of the Prognostic Significance of EZH2 Expression in High-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial CarcinomaMay 2018
  • Multi-Institutional Evaluation of the Prognostic Significance of EZH2 Expression in High-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial CarcinomaMay 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Health System, College of Medicine Elevate Urology to Department
    Health System, College of Medicine Elevate Urology to DepartmentMay 26th, 2021
  • Many Men Ignore Testicular Cancer Symptoms for Months
    Many Men Ignore Testicular Cancer Symptoms for MonthsJuly 5th, 2016
  • Detecting and Treating Urologic Cancers with Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute
    Detecting and Treating Urologic Cancers with Penn State Hershey Cancer InstituteSeptember 8th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • The Efficacy and Safety of UGN-102 as a Primary Chemoablation Therapy in Patients With LG NMIBC at Intermediate Risk of RecurrenceUrogen Pharma Ltd2019–2021
  • The CXBladder Hematuria Clinical Utility StudyPacific Edge Biotechnologies2019–2021
  • A Phase 3 Multicenter Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Instillation of Mitogel on Ablation of Urothelial Carcinoma Lesions in the Upper Urinary TractUrogen Pharma Ltd2017–2020
  • Multi-Institutional Study To Evaluate DNA Methylation Markers For Detection Of Primary Bladder Cancers In Urine Samples From a Cohort Of Patients With HematuriaMDXHealth Inc.2017–2019
  • Association of metabolic syndrome with pathologic characteristics of kidney cancerPenn State Kidney Cancer Fund2015–2019
  • Impact of low dose naltrexone on in vitro and in vivo prostate cancer growthKen and Bonnie Shockey Fund2014–2019
  • Molecular profiling of high risk bladder cancer to predict BCG responsivenessAlbert Foundation2016–2018
  • Nanojacket delivery of novel antibioticsPenn State Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI)2015–2017

Committees

  • Oral Certifying Examination, American Board of Urology 2022 - Present
  • Chair, Office of Education, American Urological Association 2021 - Present
  • Chair, AUA Video Education Committee 2016 - Present
  • Chair-Elect, AUA Office of Education 2020 - 2020
  • Urology Advisor Council, American College of Surgeons 2017 - 2023
  • Vice Chair, AUA Video Education Committee 2014 - 2016

Research History

  • Minimally invasive surgical fellowUTSW Medical Center2007 - 2008

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations