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Christopher Saigal, MD, Urology, Los Angeles, CA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

ChristopherSaigalMDMPH

Urology • Los Angeles, CA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Professor and Vice Chair, Urology, UCLA School of Medicine Medical Director, UCLA Physician Quality Officer Program

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    10833 LeConte Ave, 66-128 CHS
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-794-1627
    Fax+1 310-794-1627
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Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Saigal is an urologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and surgical oncology and is experienced in prostate cancer, gynecologic oncology, nephrectomy, cystectomy, and prostatectomy.

Education & Training

  • UCLA School of Public Health
    UCLA School of Public HealthM.P.H., Health Services, 2001
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 1995 - 2000
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1994
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityA.B., Human Biology, With Honors, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gallagher Fellow American Urological Association, 2009
  • Health Policy Scholar American College of Surgeons, 2009
  • John K. Lattimer Award American Urological Association, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increasing prevalence of nephrolithiasis in the US  
    Scales C, Smith A, Saigal CS and the Urologic Diseases in America Project, Eur Urol, 7/1/2012
  • the Impact of a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis on Smoking Behavior  
    Bassett J, Gore J, Chi A, Kwan L, McCarthy, W, Chamie K, Saigal CS, JCO, 5/20/2012
  • Evaluative Care Guideline Compliance is Associated with Provision of BPH Surgery  
    Strope S, Elliot S, Lai, J, Saigal CS and the Urological Diseases in America Project, Urology, 5/18/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Proves Crucial for Father of Two
    Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Proves Crucial for Father of TwoSeptember 16th, 2022
  • Prostate Cancer ADT Has Fewer Cardiovascular Risks Than Expected
    Prostate Cancer ADT Has Fewer Cardiovascular Risks Than ExpectedJanuary 12th, 2022
  • UCLA Researchers to Present on Latest Research and Clinical Advancements at American Urological Association Annual Meeting
    UCLA Researchers to Present on Latest Research and Clinical Advancements at American Urological Association Annual MeetingAugust 26th, 2021
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Committees

  • AUA Representative, Surgical Quality Alliance 2009 - Present
  • Member, AUA Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee 2008 - Present
  • Chair, National Quality Forum GI/GU Measures Steering Committtee 2012 - 2013

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Christopher Saigal, Dr. Christopher Saigal, MD, Dr. C Saigal