Dr. Alvin C.Goh

Top urologic surgeon specializing in bladder cancer, prostate cancer and adrenal tumor.

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About

Dr. Alvin C. Goh, MD, is a urologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of urologic cancers, including bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer, as well as adrenal tumors. He practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, operating at the Josie Robertson Surgery Center and Memorial Hospital in Manhattan, and also sees patients at the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at MSK and MSK Nassau on Long Island. With a background in biomedical engineering, Dr. Goh brings a technically rigorous, engineering-informed perspective to his surgical practice. His areas of expertise encompass robotic, laparoscopic, and endourologic procedures, with a focus on optimizing treatment outcomes and reducing side effects for patients facing urologic malignancies.

Why they are a top doctor

Research papers · PubMed

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Cited by other doctors

4.4k

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Known for

Robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and image-guided surgery

The distinction that sets them apart from other urologic surgeons.

Background

Education

Medical school

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency

Urology - Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowship

Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery - University of Southern California

Board certifications

Urology

Areas of focus

Bladder cancer

Prostate cancer and conditions

Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions

Adrenal tumors

Robotic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Image-guided surgery

Awards

Baylor College of Medicine Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2017)

North American Robotic Urologic Symposium Best Video (2017)

Houston Methodist Award for Academic Excellence (2016)

American Urological Association National Meeting Best Abstract (2014)

World Congress of Endourology Best Video (2013)

University of Southern California Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching (2012)

Selected publications

Urinary Biomarkers Objectively Measure Minimal Residual Disease in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Neoadjuvant nivolumab with or without ipilimumab for cisplatin-ineligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Accelerating Drug Development in Hormone-Naïve Prostate Cancer through Multimodal Therapy Strategies: The MetaCURE Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial.

Robotic anterior pelvic exenteration and urinary diversion with an ileal conduit.

Defining the Histopathological, Clinical, and Genetic Characteristics of Familial BAP1-associated Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Rizedisben in Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial.

Computer vision for evaluating retraction of the neurovascular bundle during nerve-sparing prostatectomy.

Reply: Perioperative Complications and Omission of Ureteral Stents During Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy With Intracorporeal Ileal Conduit.

Surgical Performance Metrics for 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy.

Implementation of Recovery Tracker: A Postdischarge Electronic Remote Symptom-Monitoring Survey Tool After Major Urologic Oncology Surgeries.

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Where they practice

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY

One of the world’s oldest and largest private cancer centers, in New York City, focused only on cancer and treating every type, including rare ones.

Trials for kidney or bladder cancer

All trials ›

Supporting Patients in Bladder Cancer Surgery: Comparing Two Techniques

Recruiting · Phase 3

Tests a better surgery for kidney or bladder cancer. It compares it with the usual care. Open to adults in 2 states.

Bringing Hope: Blood Tests to Guide Cancer Treatment After Surgery

Recruiting · Phase 2/Phase 3

Tests a better surgery for kidney or bladder cancer. It compares it with the usual care. Open to adults across the US.

Understanding the Best Treatment for Bladder Cancer: TAR-210 or Standard Care?

Recruiting · Phase 3

Tests better care for people with kidney or bladder cancer. It compares it with the usual care. Open to adults in 21 states.

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Specialty

Urologic Surgeon, specializing in Urologic Cancers

Cancers treated

Bladder cancer, Prostate cancer, Adrenal tumor

Known for

Robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and image-guided surgery

Address

530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021

Phone

646-422-4667

Insurance accepted

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

Anthem BCBS Health Plus

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

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Last updated October 11, 2026