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Shahab Hillyer, MD, Urology, Bakersfield, CA, Kern Medical

ShahabPHillyerMD

Urology Bakersfield, CA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Stone Disease, Surgical Oncology

Urologist, Kern Medical

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Summary

  • I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at Georgia State University as a distinguished Magna Cum Laude graduate and attended medical school at the University of Texas, Galveston (UTMB). My residency at Brookdale University Hospital (Brooklyn, NY) included two years of general surgery training followed by four years of urology residency.

    Additionally, I have been involved in research that yielded peer-reviewed articles. I also worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering, which exposed me to high quality urological cancer care.

    At the Cleveland Clinic, my fellowship training focused on minimally invasive surgery and robotics. More than 80 percent of our procedures were cancer operations, providing me with a strong understanding of oncological surgery and overall treatment for complex cancers. Furthermore, I was exposed to a high volume of reconstructive procedures performed with minimally invasive techniques. Besides my surgical training at the Cleveland Clinic, I co-invented a deployable adjustable pneumatic occlusion device.

    In 2012, I joined Kaiser Permanente of Southern California, bringing me closer to my family and hometown. I also became board certified in 2014 with the American Board of Urology. I transitioned to Kern Medical in January of 2016. The changeover allowed me to serve our entire community with advanced urological care in Kern County.
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Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Urologic Surgical Oncology, 2010 - 2012
  • One Brooklyn Health System
    One Brooklyn Health SystemResidency, Urology, 2006 - 2010
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • California State University, Northridge
    California State University, NorthridgeNon Degree, Organic Chemistry Lab, 2000
  • Georgia State University
    Georgia State UniversityBS, Biology, Minor-Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1996 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2nd Place in Basic Science Research Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Meeting, 2008
  • Resident of the Year Department of Urology, Brookdale Hospital, 2007
  • Herbert Seybold MD Scholarship University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Urethral Prolapse in Children: Experience with 34 cases  
    Hillyer S, Gold Journal, 1/1/2009
  • Cutaneous BCG of the penis after intravesical therapy for bladder cancer: A case report in a 66 year old male  
    Hillyer S, Can J Urol, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Open versus Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Tumors: Comparative analysis in 300 patients
    Hillyer S, AUA Abstract and Paper, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Jones approach to Abdominoscrotal hydrocele. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2009
  • Pioglitazone results in renal dysfunction in Chronic partial ureteral obstruction. 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2008
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Urethral Prolapse in Children and Adults: Experience with 48 Cases 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2007

Other

  • A Novel Robotic Platform (VESPA) specific for robotic single site surgery 
    Hillyer S, Glickman Newsletter
    1/1/2012
  • Robotic versus Laproscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A single surgeon Matched comparison of 100 cases 
    Hillyer S, Glickman Newsletter
    1/1/2012
  • Technique of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Video presentation) 
    Hillyer S, American Urological Association Annual Conference
    Anaheim, CA - 1/1/2007

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi

Hospital Affiliations