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Toby Chai, MD, Urology, Boston, MA

Toby Chai MD

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery


Chair of Urology and Richard K. Babayan Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; Chief of Urology at Boston Medical Center

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  • 725 Albany St.Dept of Urology, Suite 3BBoston, MA 02135

  • Phone+1 617-638-8485

  • Fax+1 617-638-8487

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Summary

  • Dr. Toby Chai is a Boston-based urology specialist with subspecialties in female urology/pelvic medicine and reconstructive and trauma surgery. He completed his medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in urology at the University of Michigan and a post-doctoral fellowship at UVA Health University Medical Center. Currently, he is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Boston University School of Medicine and Chief of Urology at Boston Medical Center. His experience includes treatment and surgery for urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, bladder reconstruction other lower urinary tract functional disorders. Dr. Chai has an extensive publication record with notable works on urothelial biology, urinary incontinence, urinary microbiome, urinary tract infections, and IC/BPS. He has received awards such as the Distinguished Service Award and Victor Politano Award from the American Urological Association; Continence Champion Award from the National Association for Continence; Paul Zimskind Award and Distinguished Service Award from Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • UVA Health University Medical Center
    UVA Health University Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1995 - 1997
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Urology, 1989 - 1994
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Natural Sciences, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2017
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 2014
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1991 - 1995
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Continence Champion National Association for Continence, 2022
  • Distinguished Service Award American Urological Association, 2022
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Patient Workup Algorithm for Prostate Artery Embolization
    Patient Workup Algorithm for Prostate Artery EmbolizationAugust 27th, 2024
  • BCLC Staging and Treatment Algorithm: Does It Cover All?
    BCLC Staging and Treatment Algorithm: Does It Cover All?August 23rd, 2024
  • White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Entering Class of 2021
    White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Entering Class of 2021August 2nd, 2021

Grant Support

  • Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Female: Yale Bladder Health Clinical CenterNIH2015–2020
  • Human Bladder Urothelial Cell Structure and Function in Bladder HypersensationNIH2007–2013
  • Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network (UITN)NIH2002–2013
  • Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Research NetworkNIH2003–2008
  • Effects of Stretch on IC and Normal UrotheliaNIH2002–2007

Committees

  • Standing Member, FDA Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee 2013 - Present
  • Charter Member, NIH DDK-D Study Section 2013 - Present

Research History

  • American Foundation for Urologic Diseases Research FellowUniversity of Virginia Health Sciences Center1995 - 1997

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