Dr. Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH, is an internationally recognized urologic oncologist and a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancer. He serves as the Ronald P. Lynch Professor of Urologic Oncology and Director of the LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he also leads initiatives in clinical research and patient safety. Dr. Hu earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He later pursued fellowship training in urologic oncology and robotic surgery at City of Hope National Medical Center. Board-certified in urology, Dr. Hu is widely regarded for his clinical expertise and innovation in robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
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Background
Education
Medical school: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Fellowship: Robotic Surgery/Urologic Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center
Board certification: Urology
Awards
Over $12 million in peer-reviewed research funding from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Gold Cystoscope Award, American Urological Association
Recipient of the "Awesome Games Done Quick" Named Award from the Prevent Cancer Foundation