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Sudhir Isharwal, M.D., M.B.A.

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Urology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Urology

Clinical focus

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Penile Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Testis Cancer

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Isharwal provides care for patients with cancers of genital and urinary tract. His clinical and research focus include bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, and testis cancer. He performs advanced minimally invasive surgeries including robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgeries as well as open surgeries. He performs nerve-sparing procedures for prostatectomy, cystectomy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. For patients undergoing cystectomy, he performs all forms of urinary diversion/reconstruction. His research focuses on improving the clinical outcomes of patients with urological cancers.

Dr. Isharwal is board-certified urology oncologist. He completed his urology oncology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. Concurrently with his fellowship, Dr. Isharwal was part of a Clinical Research Scholars Program at Case Western Reserve University. He attended medical school at Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS. After medical school, he spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh with a research focus on the prostate cancer development and progression. Subsequently, he completed a Urology residency at the University of Nebraska.

Dr. Isharwal holds membership of several professional organizations including American Urological Association and Society of Urology Oncology. Also, Dr. Isharwal reviews research articles for multiple journals including Journal of Urology, BMC cancer, and Cancer cell international. He has authored several research papers and has presented his work at multiple national meetings.

Outside of work, Dr. Isharwal enjoys running, swimming, hiking, reading non-fiction books, and spending time with friends.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.B.B.S., 2008, Pt. B.D. Sharma Institute of Medical Sciences
    • M.B.A., 2023, OHSU/PSU

  • Residency

    • Urology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2016

  • Fellowship

    • Urology Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, 2018

  • Certifications

    • Fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery
    • ECFMG
    • American Board of Urology, 2020

Memberships and associations:

  • American Urological Association
  • Society of Urology Oncology
  • American Association of Clinical Urologists
  • Southwest Oncology group
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.6 out of 5 (189 Ratings, 62 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Very thorough.

  2. The Doctor was very clear and concise giving treatment options and answering my questions all in a caring manner.

  3. They were Informative, thoughtful and extremely kind.

  4. Very attentive. I am very glad that I am being observed by this doctor.

  5. Very professional and positive in explaining my situation.

  6. Seemed very thorough, explained everything in a way that I understood. Showed empathy.

  7. Totally professional

  8. Very fast very efficient no hardly any waiting all around good experience very professional

  9. Couldn't ask for better experience then provided

  10. Quick, efficient, professional, thoughtful

  11. Went very smoothly

  12. Took the time to explain all the options

  13. My concerns and questions were answered with an open conversation. I felt confident in Dr Isharwal's expertise and explanations of treatment options and recommendations.

  14. Caring, informative, made me feel comfortable

  15. Made me feel safe

  16. Dr. Isherwal is one of my favorite doctors. He is an excellent communicator, very careful of my comfort, both physical and emotional, and he is extremely able and gentle.

  17. Don't spend hardly any time with you

  18. Professional and personal and treated me like family

  19. All my concerns were addressed.

  20. Very knowledgeable and professional. The best in his field

  21. I liked him

  22. Great experience

  23. Very personable as most everyone is at OHSU

  24. The explanation of how the operation went and the expected results of, were somewhat lacking.

  25. Helpful, pleasant, professional!

  26. Very knowledgeable but super serious in demeanor to the point of being relatable.

  27. All involved were very friendly, and fast along with being good at what they do

  28. Very timely, professional, and caring!

  29. Professional and explained options.

  30. As with my previous visits, very good