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Summary

  • Sida Niu, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Kansas in Kansas City where he stayed to complete his internship and residency in urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Niu was originally born in Beijing, China, and had a humble upbringing when he moved to the United States with his single mother at the age of eight. Dr. Niu attended the University of Kansas on a full-ride engineering scholarship where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with distinction in 2013. He then finished medical school in 2017 and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During residency, Dr. Niu served as the Vice President of the Resident Council and received the Resident Research Award after publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact urology journals including the Journal of Urology, Urology, and the Journal of Endourology. He is a member of the American Urological Association.

    Dr. Niu is a passionate advocate for patient education and shared decision-making. He will make sure that you leave the clinic having a much better understanding of your disease process and your treatment options. His treatment interests include urologic cancers including prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular and penile cancers. He performs open, endoscopic, and advanced robotic surgeries for cancer treatment, stone disease, and genitourinary reconstruction. He offers minimally invasive surgical procedures for the treatment of large kidney stones and enlarged prostates.

    Outside of work, Dr. Niu enjoys staying active with his wife, daughter, and golden retriever. He loves playing basketball, smoking meat, traveling, and connecting with new people.

Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Urology, 2017 - 2022
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2017 - 2022

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mini-Perc Technique of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy with Thulium Fiber Laser  
    Niu S, Carrera R, Molina W, Journal of Endourology – Videourology
  • Preoperative Risk Factors Predicting Postoperative Complications in Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer  
    Niu S, Graw S, Jensen D, Glazyrine V, Wyre H, Holzbeierlein J, Koestler D, Lee E, Bladder Cancer, 6/11/2020
  • Impact of Frailty on the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders  
    Niu S, Griebling T, Kowalik C, Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 6/4/2020
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Press Mentions

  • Pre-op variables may predict post-cystectomy complication risk
    Pre-op variables may predict post-cystectomy complication riskJuly 23rd, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish

Hospital Affiliations