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Dr. Damien Urban
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Dr. Damien Urban

oncology
oncology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%21 years9.8/10$$$313No

Overview

Country, City
Israel, Ramat Gan
Health facility
SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
Medical unit
Department of medical oncology

About the doctor

Dr. Damien Urban is an oncologist with 20 years of experience specializing in medical oncology. He has an impressive background, having studied human medicine at the University of Monash and obtaining a license for medical practice. Dr. Urban has worked at renowned medical institutions such as the SHEBA Medical Center in Ramat Gan and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Melbourne. He has also received several grants for research projects related to cancer treatment and palliative care. His dedication to advancing cancer research and numerous scientific publications, totaling 313, set Dr. Urban apart. His publications cover a wide range of topics, including the mutational landscape and immune response in cancer, the use of MRI in acute cerebral ischemia, and the effects of renal denervation on cardiovascular health. These publications showcase Dr. Urban's expertise and commitment to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research. Dr. Urban's experience, specialization, and extensive publication record demonstrate his expertise in oncology. His contributions to cancer research and his focus on personalized and innovative treatment approaches make him an exceptional doctor. With his leadership as the Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan and the Founder and Director of the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Unit, Dr. Urban continues to contribute significantly to the field and provide high-quality care to his patients.

Skills & Expertise

cancer
lung
lung cancer
prostate
carcinoma
oncology
prostate cancer
radiotherapy
tumor
nonsmallcell lung cancer
metastatic
nivolumab
chemotherapy
cell carcinoma
mutant
pembrolizumab
oropharyngeal
squamous cell carcinoma
denervation
immunotherapy
chemoradiation
oropharyngeal squamous cell
renal denervation
adenocarcinoma
neutropenic cancer
lymph node
nervous system
colorectal carcinoma
head
postoperative radiotherapy
ischemia
androgen deprivation
bladder augmentation
cavity cancer
bronchoalveolar carcinoma
ovarian cancer
oral cavity
liver metastases
mutant lung cancer
carcinoma liver metastases
intratumoral vidutolimod radiosurgery
rectal
colon
palliative care
neuroendocrine tumors
urothelial carcinoma
pleural mesothelioma
anaplastic lymphoma
thoracic cancer
egfr mutation

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1996-2003 Studied human medicine at the University of Monash
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 2005 Locum Resident at the emergency room of the Broken Hill Hospital
  • 2006-2011 Resident at the Department of medical oncology of the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2010 Grant from the Jack Craps Research: “Detection of biomarkers for chemotherapy sensitivity in transitional cell carcinoma of bladder”
  • 2010 Grant from the Israeli Cancer Society for palliative care project
  • 2011 Grant to participate in "Flims Workshop" from the European Association of Neuro-Oncology: "Methods in clinical cancer research"
  • 2011 Obtaining specialization in medical oncology
  • 2012-2014 Fellowship in head, neck, and lung cancer at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Melbourne
Experience
  • 2004 Internship at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne
  • 2014 Department of medical oncology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2015 Head of the Inpatient Department of oncology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2017 External Consultant of the Department of pharmacology at the Maccabi Health Services
  • 2017 Founder and Director at the rapid cancer diagnostic unit of the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • Head of the Department of medical oncology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
Awards & Memberships
  • 2008 Award of excellence at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2014 Nanostring PanCancer Pathways Award: "Mutational landscape and immune response in cancer of the larynx"
  • 2017 Outstanding Tutor Prize at the Tel Aviv University

Languages

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English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Soft Sub-Structured Multi-Material Biosensor Hydrogels with Enzymes Retained by Plant Viral Scaffolds.

3 November, 2023

Polarization-driven reversible actuation in a photo-responsive polymer composite.

27 October, 2023

Effects of EGFR driver mutations on pathologic regression in resectable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation and completion surgery.

24 October, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Damien Urban?

The primary specialization of the doctor is oncology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Damien Urban has been practicing for more than 21 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

Dr. Damien Urban is rated as 9.80 by AiroMedical.

What topics does Dr. Damien Urban expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cancer, lung, lung cancer, prostate, carcinoma.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Dr. Damien Urban doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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