Christopher Lee Amling MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

3303 S Bond Ave# OhsuPortland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-418-9132
Fax+1 503-346-1501

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Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 1996 - 1997
Duke University HospitalResidency, Urology, 1992 - 1996
Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1992
US Naval HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1986 - Present
OR State Medical License 2009 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2005 - 2009
NC State Medical License 1994 - 1999
MN State Medical License 1996 - 1998
HI State Medical License 1988 - 1992
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2014, 2017
AUA Gold Cystoscope Award American Urologic Association, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Evolution toward early stent removal and reduced antibiotic prophylaxis post-cystectomy.
Jessica L Wenzel, Wesley H Chou, Eric J Robinson, Solange Bassale, Paul Jones
The Canadian Journal of Urology. 2026-06-26
Quantifying the Impact of Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy on Overall Mortality by Years of Life Lost: Results from the SEARCH Database.
Renning Zheng, Yuzhe Tang, Timothy J Daskivich, Christopher L Amling, William J Aronson
European Urology Oncology. 2026-06-01
Marital status and post-radical prostatectomy outcomes: results from the SEARCH database.
Alanna Burwell, Jaruda Ithisuphalap, Jessica L Janes, Vanessa M Helms, Christopher L Amling
Supportive Care in Cancer. 2026-05-19

Journal Articles

Development and Validation of a Clinical Prognostic Stage Group System for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer Using Disease-Specific Mortality Results from the Internationa...
Michael J Zelefsky, Matthew R Cooperberg, Brian J Davis, Eric M Horwitz, Martha K Terris, Christopher L Amling, Christopher J Kane, Curtiland Deville, Theodore L Dewee..., JAMA Oncology
Obesity, Risk of Biochemical Recurrence, and PSADT After Radical Prostatectomy: Results from the SEARCH Database
Matthew R Cooperberg, Christopher L Amling, Christopher J Kane, BJU International
Open Versus Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: 30-Day Perioperative Comparison and Predictors for Cost-to-Patient, Complication, and Readmission
Jasper C Bash, Jason F Flamiatos, William E Lambert, Christopher L Amling, Journal of Robotic Surgery

Press Mentions

Younger Male Vets May Be at Raised Risk for IncontinenceAugust 9th, 2013
Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer ProgressionMay 16th, 2011
Celebrating Outstanding Young Urologists: The Gold Cystoscope AwardApril 14th, 2024