Dr. James M.McKiernan

Dr. James M. McKiernan, MD, is a preeminent urologic oncologist and a nationally respected leader in the field of genitourinary cancer surgery. He serves as the John K. Lattimer Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and as Urologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. McKiernan remained at Columbia for his urology residency and completed a fellowship in urologic oncology, establishing a career distinguished by clinical excellence, academic leadership, and surgical innovation. He is board-certified in urology and known for delivering state-of-the-art care for patients with bladder, kidney, and prostate cancers.