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Vignesh Packiam, MD, Urology, New Brunswick, NJ, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

VigneshPackiamMD

Urology • New Brunswick, NJ

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

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Summary

  • Vignesh Packiam, MD received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by residency at the University of Chicago, and a two-year Society of Urologic Oncology accredited fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Packiam treats genitourinary malignancies including bladder, prostate, kidney, and testicular cancer, and is experienced in open and robotic surgery. He has a background in clinical trials and feels it is important to educate his patients about all available options. He has a clinical interest in bladder cancer and supports patient centered groups such as the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. He is an active member of numerous cancer societies, serves as a reviewer for multiple urology journals, and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2018 - 2020
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Urology, 2012 - 2018
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S., Biology, Philosophy, Dean's Scholar, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Effective Alternative to BCG in NMIBC
    Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Effective Alternative to BCG in NMIBCMarch 7th, 2023
  • Combination Chemotherapy May Be Safe and Effective Alternative for the Treatment of Patients with Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Amid BCG Shortage
    Combination Chemotherapy May Be Safe and Effective Alternative for the Treatment of Patients with Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Amid BCG ShortageMarch 1st, 2023
  • Given the Lack of Standard BCG Treatments Worldwide, an Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Is Evolving
    Given the Lack of Standard BCG Treatments Worldwide, an Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Is EvolvingFebruary 28th, 2023
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External Links

  • Websitehttps://www.cinj.org/vignesh-t-packiam-md

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