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Dr. Ali Afshar, MD

Urologist

4/5(7)
414 N Camden Drive 650 Beverly Hills CA, 90210
Rating

4/5

About

His interest in urology was ignited during oncology research at Vanderbilt University's Department of Urologic Surgery. Following his urology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2016, Dr. Afshar further specialized his expertise through a fellowship in advanced endourology and robotic surgery at USC in 2017.  

With over seven years of practice in the San Fernando Valley, Dr. Afshar maintains active clinical privileges at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Providence Cedars Sinai Medical Center, and Providence St. John's in Santa Monica. As an attending urologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, he is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of urologists.  

Dr. Afshar has trained under world-renowned surgeons, providing him with exceptional proficiency in robotic-assisted surgeries for both cancer treatment and reconstructive procedures. His expertise extends to complex kidney stone management, including minimally invasive endourological techniques. Additionally, Dr. Afshar is at the forefront of treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate cancer, offering innovative solutions such as Aquablation, Optilume, iTind, Rezum, Focal One HIFU, Tulsa Pro, and Nanoknife.  

By combining his extensive training, clinical experience, and dedication to staying at the forefront of urological advancements, Dr. Afshar provides his patients with the highest level of compassionate and comprehensive care.

Education and Training

univeristy of tennessee MD 2011

University of Tennessee College of Medicine MD 2011

Board Certification

American Board of Urology

Provider Details

Male English, Farsi

Areas of expertise and specialization

complex kidney stone management, including minimally invasive endourological techniquesprostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate cancer, offering innovative solutions such as Aquablation, Optilume, iTind, Rezum, Focal One HIFU, Tulsa Pro, and Nanoknife

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Attending Urologist Cedars Sinai Medical Center -

Professional Memberships

  • San Fernando Valley Urological Associates Medical Group  
  • American Urological Association,  
  • Western Section of the American Urological Association  
  • Los Angeles Urological Society  

Fellowships

  • University of Southern California advanced robotics, laparoscopy, urologic oncology, and endourology  2017

Internships

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA - 2012

Fellowships

  • University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, CA - 2017 - Advanced Endourology and Robotic Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Urologic Association (AUA), Western Section of the American Urologic Association (WSAUA)

What do you attribute your success to?

  • - His parents and upbringing- Being well educated and humble- Respecting other surgeons- Ensuring procedures are in the best interest of the patient

Dr. Ali Afshar, MD's Practice location

Ali Afshar M.D.

414 N Camden Drive 650 -
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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San Fernando Valley Urological Associates

18370 Burbank BLVD Suite 407 -
Tarzana, California 91356
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Patient Experience with Dr. Afshar


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Dr. Ali Afshar, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Urologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Pioneering Urological Care in the San Fernando Valley

Dr. Ali Afshar, a board certified urologist, has been providing exceptional urological care in the San Fernando Valley since 2017. As a vital member of the San Fernando Valley Urological Associates Medical Group, he operates out of the group’s offices in Tarzana and West Hills, California. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Afshar serves as an attending urologist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of urologists through the current urology residency program.

Dr. Afshar earned his Medical Degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2011. He completed an internship in general surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center from 2011 to 2012, followed by a residency in urology at the same institution from 2012 to 2016. To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Afshar pursued a fellowship in advanced robotics, laparoscopy, urologic oncology, and endourology at the University of Southern California from 2016 to 2017.

His passion for urology was ignited while conducting oncology research at the Vanderbilt University Department of Urologic Surgery. Dr. Afshar has trained under some of the world’s leading surgeons, which has equipped him with specialized skills in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His expertise encompasses a range of complex procedures, including radical prostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, cystectomy, pyeloplasty, and advanced management of complex renal stones through retrograde and percutaneous nephrolithotomy techniques.

Dr. Afshar holds certification from the American Board of Urology and is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Urological Association, the Western Section of the American Urological Association, and the Los Angeles Urological Society.

By combining his extensive training, clinical experience, and dedication to staying at the forefront of urological advancements, Dr. Afshar provides his patients with the highest level of compassionate and comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs. He attributes his success to a supportive upbringing, a commitment to humility and education, and a deep respect for his colleagues in the medical field.

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