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Office
5220 University Drive
Suite 210
McKinney, TX 75071Phone+1 214-691-1902Fax+1 214-987-1845- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Urology Clinics of North Texas is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Anthony Cefalu to McKinney, TX. Dr. Cefalu completed his undergraduate education, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, from Centenary College of Louisiana. After obtaining his medical doctorate from Louisiana State University, Dr. Cefalu completed his surgical internship and training at the Urology program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Cefalu is trained in all aspects of general adult urology and will utilize robotic techniques for most major oncologic surgery including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. His training and interest include minimally invasive surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, including the use of the DaVinci Robot. Dr. Cefalu has researched and published in the field of reconstructive urology/prosthetics and has a special interest in the surgical reconstruction of both the urethra and the upper urinary tract.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2011 - 2015
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2010
Centenary College of LouisianaB.S., 2004
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2024
LA State Medical License 2014 - 2019- American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence 2009
- Honorable Mention and Finalist for James A. Cardelli Excellence in Research Award The Ray A. Barlow, 2008-2009
- Reginald E. and Ruby Harper Slaughter Scholarship 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsGossypiboma manifesting as urachal mass.Nirmish Singla, Ahmed Q. Haddad, Christopher Cefalu, Vitaly Margulis> ;Reviews in Urology. 2016 Jan 1
- Safety of the "Drain and Retain" Option for Defunctionalized Urologic Prosthetic Balloons and Reservoirs During Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Inflatable Penile Pros...Lee C Zhao, Christopher A Cefalu, Allen F Morey> ;Urology. 2013 Oct 16
- 81 citationsHigh submuscular placement of urologic prosthetic balloons and reservoirs via transscrotal approach.Allen F. Morey, Christopher Cefalu, Steven J. Hudak> ;The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2013 Feb 1
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Journal Articles
- eIF4E-Targeted Suicide Gene Therapy in a Minimal Residual Mouse Model for Metastatic Soft-Tissue Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Improves Disease-Free SurvivalBradford Siegele, Christopher Cefalu, Neal Holm, Guang Sun, Jesse Tubbs, Carol Meschonat, Yoshinobu Odaka, Arrigo DeBenedetti, G.E. Ghali, Quyen Chu, J. Michael Mathis..., Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2008
- GLUT1CBP(TIP2/GIPC1) interactions with GLUT1 and myosin VI: evidence supporting an adapter function for GLUT1CBPReed BC, Cefalu C, Bellaire BH, Cardelli JA, Louis T, Salamon J, Bloecher MA, Bunn RC, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 1/1/2005
Abstracts/Posters
- Standardized Implementation of a Novel Method for Trans-Scrotal Placement of Genitourinary Prosthetic Balloons and Reservoirs in Submuscular LocationChristopher Cefalu, Steven Hudak, Allen Morey, South Central Section of the American Urologic Association Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/27/2012
- Levels of Serum Neuroendocrine Marker (NEM) as a Predictor of Prostate CancerC. Cefalu, L. Adams, G. Shah, J. Williams, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, 1/18/2009
- Translation Initiation Factor eIF4E-Targeted Suicide Gene Therapy Following Cytoreductive Surgery Improves Disease Free Survival in a Mouse Soft Tissue Metastasis Mode...Bradford J. Siegele, Christopher Cefalu, Neal Holm, Guang Sun, Quyen Chu, Jesse Tubbs, Carol Meschonat, Yoshinobu Odaka, J. Michael Mathis, Ghali E. Ghali, Benjamin D...., Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2008
Lectures
- Safety of “Drain and Retain” Strategy for Defunctionalized Urologic Prosthetic Balloons and Reservoirs during AUS and IPP revision Surgery: Five Year ExperienceChicago, IL - 1/21/2013
- "Drain and Retain" Strategy for Prosthetic Reservoirs and Balloons during Revision SurgerySan Diego, CA - 1/8/2013
- Urethral Rest Promoted Maturation and Successful Excision of Radiation-Induced Posterior Urethral StricturesColorado Springs, CO - 1/27/2012
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Hospital Affiliations
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at - McKinneyMcKinney, Texas
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