Christopher Saigal MD MPH

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

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

10833 LeConte Ave, 66-128 CHSLos Angeles, CA 90095
Phone+1 310-794-1627
Fax+1 310-794-1627

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Summary

Dr. Christopher Saigal is a Los Angeles-based urologist specializing in minimally invasive surgery and surgical oncology. He completed his medical education and training at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, including an internship, residency, and obtaining an M.P.H. from the UCLA School of Public Health. Dr. Saigal holds a professorship and vice chair position at UCLA and serves as an attending urologist at both Wadsworth Veterans Affairs Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. His areas of expertise include prostate cancer, gynecologic oncology, and various surgical procedures such as nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He has been published in several medical journals and has received multiple certifications and honors, including recognition from the American Urological Association and the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

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

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1996 - 2028
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Gallagher Fellow American Urological Association, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Stereotactic Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy (SCIMITAR): 4-Year Outcomes of a Phase 2 Clinical Trial.
Amar U Kishan, Jesus E Juarez Casillas, Paul Sargos, Tahmineh Romero Kalbasi, Sylvie Chabaud
European Urology. 2026-01-01
7 citations
Patient-Reported Outcomes With Stereotactic Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial.
John Nikitas, Leslie K Ballas, Tahmineh Romero, Connor Lynch, Ting Martin Ma
JAMA Oncology. 2025-07-01
4 citations
Postprostatectomy Radiotherapy Timing and Long-Term Health-Related Quality of Life.
Sagar A Patel, Dattatraya Patil, Joseph Smith, Christopher S Saigal, Mark S Litwin
JAMA Network Open. 2024-10-01

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

Press Mentions

What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer, Prevention and TreatmentAugust 29th, 2025
Shorter Radiation Treatment After Surgery Found Safe for Prostate Cancer PatientsMay 14th, 2025
UCLA Investigators Highlight Innovations in Prostate and Bladder Cancer, AI, and Patient-Centered Care at Aua 2025April 22nd, 2025