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40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710
Phone+1 919-684-2443
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Education & Training
Duke University School of MedicineUrologic Oncology Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2011 - 2013
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2006 - 2011- Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2006
OtherClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2021 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2023
WI State Medical License 2009 - 2011
American Board of Urology Urology
Clinical Trials
- Salvage Cryotherapy in Recurrent Prostate Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
- Engaging Newly Diagnosed Men About Cancer Treatment Options Start of enrollment: 2016 Apr 01
- International Registry for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer (IRONMAN) Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 21
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Characterizing the Activity of Inflammasome-Related Genes and Their Association With Oncological Outcomes in Prostate Cancer.Alireza Ghoreifi, Mohammed Alshalalfa, Elai Davicioni, Daniel E Spratt, R Jeffrey Karnes
The Prostate. 2026-08-01 - The first United States prospective trial using the Hugo™ robot-assisted surgery system.Michael R Abern, Peter Wiklund, Alvin C Goh, Jihad H Kaouk, Simone Crivellaro
BJU International. 2026-07-01 - Complete pathological response in patients with bladder cancer: predictors and outcomes.Alireza Ghoreifi, John V Dudinec, Justin M Refugia, Mazyar Zahir, Reza Nabavizadeh
Therapeutic Advances in Urology. 2026-06-19
Authored Content
- Effect of Blood Transfusions on Oncological Outcomes of Surgically Treated Localized Renal Cell CsarcinomaMay 2018
- Effect of Blood Transfusions on Oncological Outcomes of Surgically Treated Localized Renal Cell CsarcinomaMay 2018
Press Mentions
New Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Shows Promise for Radical Genitourinary Cancer SurgeriesApril 30th, 2025- Medtronic Expand URO U.S. Clinical Trial Meets Safety and Effectiveness Primary Endpoints for Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemApril 27th, 2025
- Medtronic Submits Hugo Surgical Robot to FDA, Meets Trial EndpointsApril 26th, 2025
Grant Support
- Enhanced diffusion weighted imaging techniques for high grade prostate cancer detectionDepartment of Defense2015–2019
Committees
- Chair, AUA Conflict of Interest Committee 2018 - 2020
- Vice Chair, AUA Content Review Committee 2016 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Society of Urologic OncologyMember
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