Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, MD, MPH
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Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, MD, MPH
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About Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, MD, MPH
Dr. Bashir Al Hussein is a Urologic Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman, Jordan, his hometown. He completed his Urology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian /Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Additionally, he earned a Master of Public Health, with a concentration in Epidemiology, from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Dr. Al Hussein's research interests include applying epidemiological methods to improve care quality for cancer patients, focusing on decision-making, survivorship, and disparities stemming from social determinants of health. His work has led to publications in journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA Internal Medicine. He also is a recipient of the American Urological Association Research Scholar Award.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Al Hussein is committed to providing patient-centered care, leveraging both robotic and traditional open surgical approaches to effectively manage genitourinary cancers.
News
Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
Decade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Insights into adverse effects may help guide prostate cancer treatment decision-making
Comparing Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2024/04/comparing-side-effects-prostate-cancer-treatments
More U.S. Prostate Cancer Patients Choosing Active Surveillance
https://www.newswise.com/articles/more-u-s-prostate-cancer-patients-choosing-active-surveillance2
More Men Choose Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/prostate-cancer-low-risk/2023/04/05/id/1115105/
More men with prostate cancer opting for active surveillance
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/24/prostate-cancer-treatment-study/72336323007/
10-year study evaluates prostate cancer treatments, side effects
Understanding Functional Outcomes in Prostate Cancer
Treatment Adverse Events Vary With Favorable, Unfavorable Prognosis in Prostate Cancer
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M.P.H.Vanderbilt University School of Medicine2024
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M.D.University of Jordan, Faculty of Medicine (Jordan)2012
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Assistant Attending UrologistNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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Assistant Professor of UrologyWeill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
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Assistant Professor of Population Health SciencesWeill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
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The Ronald Stanton Clinical Scholar in UrologyWeill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
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