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Christopher Kane, MD, Urology, San Diego, CA

Christopher J. Kane MD

Urology•San Diego, CA

Surgical Oncology

Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor of Clinical Affairs UC San Diego Health Sciences CEO of UC San Diego Physician Group Professor of Urology

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  • 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103

  • Phone+1 858-822-6100

  • Fax+1 619-543-6573

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Summary

  • Christopher Kane, MD, is a San Diego-based urologist with a subspecialty in surgical oncology. He completed his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and his internship and residency in urology and surgery at the US Naval Hospital and University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kane is currently a professor at UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest. He has extensive clinical experience in treating conditions like renal cell carcinoma and prostate cancer, with additional expertise in procedures such as lymphadenectomy and prostatectomy. His research is well-documented through his numerous publications in prominent medical journals, focusing largely on prostate cancer. He is also involved in clinical trials involving prostate cancer treatments. Dr. Kane has received several recognitions, including being named one of San Diego Magazine's Top Doctors and holding CMS Meaningful Use certifications.

Education & Training

  • US Naval Hospital
    US Naval HospitalResidency, Urology, 1991 - 1995
  • University of California San Francisco (East Bay)
    University of California San Francisco (East Bay)Residency, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • US Naval Hospital
    US Naval HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisBS, Mechanical Engineering, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2028
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2017
  • San Diego Magazine Top Doctors San Diego County Medical Society, 2008-2016

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association Between African American Race and Clinical Outcomes in Men Treated for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer with Active Surveillance  
    Christopher Kane, MD, JAMA
  • 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

Books/Book Chapters

  • Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: PSA, Biopsy and Beyond 
    Chapter: Chapter 11: Preparation for prostate biopsy 
    Page 121 - 131Kopp RP, Kane CJ, Parsons JKEditors: Jones, J Stephen.Humana Press, New York2013
  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Reproductive System 
    Kane CJEditors: Kane CJ, Advisory Board for Smith RP, Turek PJ.Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2011
  • Smith's General Urology. 
    Chapter: Specific infections of the genitourinary tract. 
    Kane CJ, Tanagho EAEditors: Tanagho EA, McAninch JW.Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill, New York, NYEdition 17th,2008

Lectures

  • Novel Echo Measures of Left Ventricular and Myocardial Stiffness - 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
  • Robotic prostatectomy is optimal therapy for high risk prostate cancer. Pelvic lymphadenectomy for prostate cancer, indications and outcomes. 
    1/1/2016
  • Low risk prostate cancer; current practice. The management of small renal masses. 
    1/1/2015

Other

Press Mentions

  • A Physician’s Quest to Preserve the Joy in Medicine
    A Physician’s Quest to Preserve the Joy in MedicineOctober 28th, 2025
  • UC San Diego Health Celebrates Top Docs Recognized in the Region
    UC San Diego Health Celebrates Top Docs Recognized in the RegionOctober 2nd, 2025
  • Christopher Kane Appointed President of American Board of Urology
    Christopher Kane Appointed President of American Board of UrologyMay 20th, 2025

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