John A Taylor Iii MD MS
Surgical Oncology
John W Weigel Endowed Professor, Urology & Cancer Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center
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3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160
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Summary
- John Taylor III, MD, is a urologist based in Kansas City, KS, with a subspecialty in surgical oncology. He completed his medical education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and furthered his training with residencies in surgery and urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). He holds an MS in Clinical and Translational Research from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Taylor specializes in urothelial carcinoma and bladder cancer, with notable publications in prestigious journals like European Urology and The Journal of Urology. He has contributed significantly to clinical trials on bladder and solid tumors. His accolades include being listed as one of the Best Doctors in America and recognized by Hartford Magazine, along with certifications from CMS Meaningful Use.
Clinical Expertise
- Urothelial carcinoma, Bladder cancer
Education & Training
University of ConnecticutM.S., Clinical and Translational Research, 2010- University of ConnecticutMS, Clinical & Translational Research, 2010
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Urology, 1996 - 2000- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1994 - 1996
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1997 - Present
KS State Medical License 2016 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2017 - 2027
CT State Medical License 2003 - 2016
American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
Clinical Trials
- Safety, Dose Tolerance, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics of CPX-POM in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Bladder Tumors Start of enrollment: 2020 Nov 25
- Safety, Dose Tolerance, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics Study of CPX-POM in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2019 May 19
- Intravenous Ascorbate Plus Gemcitabine/Carboplatin: a Novel and Cost-Effective Alternative with Evident Efficacy in Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Start of enrollment: 2025 Jan 16
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ciclopirox reprograms effector responses and modulates Notch1 activation in activated human T cells.Aprajita Tripathi, Debolina Dasgupta, Mehak Ahuja, Gabrielle Fisette, Emily Burt
Iscience. 2026-06-19 - 24 citationsBladder Preservation Strategies in Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: Recommendations from the International Bladder Cancer Group.Shilpa Gupta, Patrick J Hensley, Roger Li, Ananya Choudhury, Siamak Daneshmand
European Urology. 2026-01-01 - 8 citationsComputational Histology Artificial Intelligence (CHAI) Enhances Risk Stratification of High-grade Ta Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer in a Multicenter Cohort: Compar...Sam S Chang, Bryn Launer, Vikram Narayan, Dattatraya Patil, Michael A O'Donnell
European Urology. 2025-10-01
Journal Articles
- Innovation in bladder cancer immunotherapyGrossman HB, Lamm DL, Kamat AM, Keefe S, Taylor JA, Ingersoll MA, J Immunother, 1/1/2016
- Urethral duct invasion in female urethral melanomaUrban J, Bayart CB, Taylor JA, Hegde U, Forouhar F, Dadras SS, Human Pathology: Case Reports, 1/1/2016
- Collaborating to Move Research Forward: Proceedings from the 10th Annual Bladder Cancer Think TankKamat AM, Agarwal P, Bivalacqua T, Chisolm S, Daneshmand S, Doroshow JH, Efstathiou JA, Galsky M, Iyer G, Kassouf W, Shah J, Taylor JA, Williams SB, Quale DZ, Rosenber..., Bladder Cancer, 1/1/2016
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Osteopontin – a potential marker for chemotherapy resistance in bladder cancerGibson N, Choudhary D, Pilbeam CC, Taylor JA, J Urol, 1/1/2016
- Potential role of G1P3 in development of chemoresistance in high grade bladder cancerTaylor JA, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Bladder Cancer Basic Science Session, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2016
- Osteopontin – a potential marker for chemotherapy resistance in bladder cancerTaylor JA, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Bladder Cancer Basic Science Session, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2016
Lectures
- Management of high grade non-muslce invasive bladder cancerSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
- Preclinical Modeling of Bladder Cancer; Potential Role of MIF InhibitionUniversity of Kansas, Cancer Center - 1/1/2015
- Bladder Cancer, Nodal Metastasis and CD62L A Potential Marker?Montefiore Medical Center - 1/1/2015
Other
- GRS Teaching SlidesTaylor JA, American Geriatrics Society
http://www.geriatricscareonline.org
NY - 1/1/2013
Press Mentions
2019 Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Awardees AnnouncedMarch 21st, 2019
Grant Support
- Intravenous ascorbate plus gemcitabine/carboplatin: a novel and cost-effective alternative with evident efficacy in patients with muscle, invasive bladder cancerDepartment of Defense2024–2028
- Exploring the therapeutic vulnerabilities for drug development and bladder cancer, using down syndrome as a novel modelBladder cancer advocacy network2023–2026
- Regulatory Role of Mitochondrial DNA in Bladder Cancer ProgressionUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER2023–2025
- Regulatory role of mitochondrial DNA in bladder cancer progressionNIH/NCI2023–2025
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