
Viraj Master MD PhD, FACS
Surgical Oncology
Professor and Fray Marshall Chair of Urologic Research, Director of Clinical Research, Associate Chair for Quality and Clinical Affairs, Dept of Urology | Director of Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, Winship Cancer Institute| Emory University
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1365B Clifton Rd NESte B1400Atlanta, GA 30322
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Summary
- Dr. Viraj Master is a seasoned urologic oncologist based in Atlanta, GA. He completed his residency and two different fellowships in Urologic Oncology and also in Reconstructive Urology and traumatic and reconstructive urology at the University of California, San Francisco. Since 2005, he has been a professor at Winship Cancer Institute, Emory Clinic, and Emory University Hospital. His expertise includes kidney cancer, including advanced RCC, penile cancer, testicular cancer, and adrenal tumors.
Dr. Master has over 450 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals and has held roles such as Principal Investigator in multiple clinical trials. He is regularly recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and others.
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineFellowship, Traumatic and Reconstructive Urology, 2004 - 2005
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2003 - 2004
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Urology, 1999 - 2003
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 1997 - 1999
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1999 - Present
GA State Medical License 2005 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2014 - 2019
LA State Medical License 2013 - 2013
American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2016
Clinical Trials
- Minimizing Post-surgical Pain and Narcotic Administration Through Cryotherapy
- Fusion Targeted Biopsy of the Prostate Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
- Improving Health Literacy in African-American Prostate Cancer Patients Start of enrollment: 2016 Jul 21
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Laboratory paraneoplastic syndrome resolution is associated with reduced recurrence and improved survival in non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma.Reza Lahiji, Luke L Son, Susan Mumford, Ethan J Kearns, Dattatraya Patil
Urologic Oncology. 2026-04-04 - 1 citations[F]-Fluciclovine or [Ga]-PSMA-11 Molecular Imaging To Guide Dose Escalation of Salvage Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer: The EMPIRE-2 Trial.Ashesh B Jani, Vishal R Dhere, Subir Goyal, Eduard Schreibmann, Pretesh R Patel
European Urology. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsUnderstanding Chronic Opioid Use Risk Associated With Penile Cancer Treatments: A National Analysis.Reza Lahiji, William Luke, Luke L Son, Dattatraya Patil, Maria Grosso Zelaya
Urology. 2026-04-01
Journal Articles
- Axitinib Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Results from the Phase III, Randomized ATLAS TrialV Master, D I Quinn, Annals of Oncology
- Optical Imaging of Kidney Cancer With Novel Near-infrared Heptamethine Carbocyanine Fluorescent DyesYang X, Shao C, Wang R, Chu CY, Hu P, Master V, Osunkoya AO, Kim HL, Zhau HE, Chung LW, J Urol, 1/1/2013
- Percutaneous Antegrade Resection of Renal Pelvic Tumors Using Bipolar PK Button Vaporization: A Novel TechniqueCanter D, Angell J, Cross B, DeRosa A, Master V, Ogan K, J Endourol – VideoUrology B, 1/1/2012
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- External validation of the modified Glasgow Prognostic Score for Renal Cancer.Cross BW, Master VA, Georgia Urologic Association, 1/1/2013
- Post-Discharge Complications and Followup During Short-Term Surgical Volunteerism in Rural Haiti.Martin B, Kapadia S, Hugar L, Leeds I, Chery MP, Laguerre P, Pettitt B, Sullivan C, Pattaras J, Master VA, Srinivasan J, Sharma J, Academic Surgical Congress, 1/1/2013
- External validation of the modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) for renal cancer.Cross, B., Johnson, T., Kucuk, O., Canter, D., Pattaras, J., Ogan, K., Nieh, P., Harris, W., Master VA, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/19/2012
Lectures
- Literacy and Numeracy in UrologyUniversity of California, San Francisco - 1/28/2014
- Kidney CancerEmory University - 1/27/2014
- Emory Project Medishare 2013: Updates on the Global Surgery elective.Emory University - 1/31/2013
Other
- Feasibility of a Novel Approach to Inguinal Lymphadenectomy: Minimally Invasive Groin Dissection for MelanomaMaster VA
http://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/author-comment.cfm/A62548b62e433d0b4
1/1/2009 - Charlson Score co-morbidity calculatorMaster VA co-written with Chester Wilmot MD
1/1/2007
Press Mentions
Research Roundup: Recent Publications from Emory Faculty and StaffMay 7th, 2025
Immune Cell Find Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy HopesOctober 26th, 2024
Immune Cell Discovery Offers New Potential for Cancer ImmunotherapyOctober 25th, 2024
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