What is Dr. Premal Desai's primary area of medical expertise?

Dr. Premal Desai is an expert in Robotic Urologic Oncology. He specializes in advanced robotic surgery for various urologic cancers, leading these procedures at Tower Urology in Los Angeles.

What specific types of cancer does Dr. Desai treat with robotic surgery?

Dr. Desai leads robotic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. His expertise in these areas is a key focus at Tower Urology, offering specialized care for these conditions.

What are Dr. Premal Desai's qualifications and training?

Dr. Premal Desai is fellowship-trained at the Mayo Clinic. This advanced training contributes to his expertise in robotic urologic oncology and complex cancer surgeries.

Premal J. Desai, MD

Cedars-Sinai’s Urology Chief Recognized Nationally for Prostate, Kidney & Bladder Robotic Surgery Expertise

A recognized expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for urologic cancers, Dr. Desai completed his post-residency fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, specializing in prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. While at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Desai became an assistant professor of Urology.

Dr. Desai was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. He completed his college preparatory studies at the prestigious Harvard Westlake School and, upon graduation, was accepted into a highly selective accelerated medical degree program.

He completed a dual degree with honors from Union College of New York (Magna Cum Laude) and Albany Medical College (Alpha Omega Alpha). Dr. Desai then returned to Southern California to complete a general surgery and urology training at Loma Linda University before his advanced fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Desai is a diplomat of the American Board of Urology and an active member of the American Urological Association and the Los Angeles Urological Society. He has published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Urology, Urology, Transplantation, and the British Journal of Urology. He has given numerous research presentations nationally and internationally, consistently earning accolades from his peers.

Dr. Desai is the Clinical Chief of the Division of Urology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and the President of the Los Angeles Urological Society.

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Which university did Dr. Premal Desai attend for his undergraduate studies?

Union College, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Magna Cum Laude Honors

Where did Dr. Premal Desai complete his medical school education?

Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
Accelerated Medical Degree Program
Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society

Where did Dr. Premal Desai complete his general surgery internship?

General surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA

SEE LIFE THROUGH OUR PATIENTS' EYES

Flying 270 Miles for Urology Care: Why Benson Only Trusts Dr. Desai

Prostate/BPH, General Urology

After a Complicated Total Prostatectomy Surgery, Andrew Calls Dr. Desai “His Lifesaver”

Cancer

Alex, Dr. Desai patient at Tower Urology

Why Benson Flies From Las Vegas to See Dr. Premal Desai for Urology Care

Cancer, Prostate/BPH

Why Gary Drives 4 Hours Round Trip to See Dr. Premal Desai for BPH Care

Prostate/BPH

Scott is a patient of Dr. Desai at Tower Urology in Los Angeles

Scott came in with prostate cancer and urgency issues. Thanks to Dr. Desai’s robotic prostatectomy surgery, he left with neither.

Cancer, Prostate/BPH

Garrick Called Dr. Premal Desai a “Really Rare Bird.” At 83, He Shares His Prostate Cancer Story

Cancer, Prostate/BPH

Isaak, Tower Urology Patient of Dr. Desai

Facing a Stomach Catheter, Isaak Got a Second Opinion From Dr. Premal Desai

Prostate/BPH

From Near-Death to Health: How Dr. Desai’s Team Saved More Than Just Mark’s Prostate

Prostate/BPH

Two Cancers, One Surgeon: Why Howard Trusts Dr. Premal Desai

Cancer

The Doctor Who Saved Her Husband’s Life—And Never Left Their Side

General Urology

How Dr. Desai Took One Patient From Hourly Bathroom Trips to Golfing 18 Holes Without Stopping

Prostate/BPH

How Mohamad’s Proactive Approach Led to Lifesaving Early Cancer Detection with Dr. Desai

Cancer, Prostate/BPH

Where did Dr. Premal Desai complete his urology residency?

Urology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA

What was Dr. Premal Desai's fellowship specialization and where did he complete it?

Laparoscopic/ Robotic/ Reconstructive urology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona

What was Dr. Premal Desai's academic rank at Mayo Clinic?

Assistant Professor of Urology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Professional Affiliations

American Urological Association
Western Section AUA
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society
Los Angeles Urological Society
Society of Urologic Robotic Surgery

Areas of Expertise and Interest

Robot-assisted (Da Vinci) radical prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
Laparoscopic/Robot-assisted (Da-Vinci) partial nephrectomy and nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer
Laparoscopic/Robot-assisted (Da-Vinci) pyeloplasty
Robot-assisted (Da Vinci) radical cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
PVP “green light” laser prostate surgery for BPH
Plasma Vaporization and resection of the Prostate (“TURiP”) for BPH
Endoscopic treatment for kidney stone disease
Rezum
Urolift
Robotic “simple” prostatectomy for BPH
SpaceOar placement before radiation treatment for prostate cancer

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762 REVIEWS / 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

Amnon K.

★★★★★

Very knowledgeable, experience , well run and kind

Valdez, G.

★★★

Takes a long time of waiting between one procedure and the other.

James R.

★★★★

I had a very good experience except I reached out with a follow-up question and never heard back so that was disappointing

Kent A.

Dr. Desai's new asst is much better at communicating and follow up than his previous one.

Roger S.

Dr. Desai is terrific.

Drew L.

Consistently professional and courteous staff.

Gerald P.

The results of my Prostate Artery Embolization procedure, that Dr. Primal Desai told me to think about a year ago, and then recommended I have six months later, have been nothing short of amazing!!! At my most recent follow-up appointment, Dr. Desai confirmed that residual urine in my bladder was significantly less than before the PAE. Dr. Desai continues to take excellent care of my urinary health.

Wayne S.

Dr Desai was very helpful. It is a difficult situation for me, and he took my concerns seriously. I appreciate his explanations and advice. Also, his assistant Kiana Amaro, is generally very gracious and helpful.

Philip M.

I've been a long time patient of Dr. Desai. He's a wonderful human and is clear and concise with his diagnosis. He's been as good a doctor as I've ever had. Especially in this sensitive area.

Ronald B.

Dr. Desai is great and the care and professionalism throughout the staff is outstanding.

Howard P.

They are always very professional and informative.

Arnold R.

Dr Desai is very attentive!

Thomas U.

I've been to enough medical practices to recognize when one has its act together. I really appreciate Tower's front office, who communicates clearly and runs on time. They are a well oiled machine.

William M.

I've been a patient of Dr. Desai's for 15+ years. He saved my life 11 years ago when I had prostate cancer. He always takes extra time with me, if necessay.

Joseph S.

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