Gregory P. Zagaja, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
Greg Zagaja, MD, specializes in urologic oncology. He is director of the prostate cancer program and has been critical in the development of the University of Chicago Robotic Surgery Program. His areas of expertise are in the management of prostate and bladder cancer.
Dr. Zagaja has been a national leader in the development of robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery for the management of prostate cancer. Utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques, prostate cancer surgery can be performed with similar cancer control rates, when compared to open surgery, while preserving urinary control and sexual function. Dr. Zagaja and his colleagues have critically analyzed their outcomes data assessing the robotic technique. Implementing surgical modifications to the robotics approach, he has helped to maximize quality of life outcomes while ensuring optimal cancer control.
Dr. Zagaja and his colleagues host an annual Robotics Training Course, assisting other urologists in the intricacies of performing the robotic prostatectomy. He is actively involved in clinical research assessing outcomes as related to prostate cancer surgery, a multi-institutional study assessing the role of polyphenon E (Green Tea) in men with high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN), and a multi institutional study assessing the role of adjuvant chemotherapy (docetaxel) in the high risk prostate cancer patient. He is a reviewer for multiple urological journals, and advisor to the University of Chicago, Clinical Trials Review Committee.
| Practice Locations
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637 Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637 Year Started Practice
1998 Board Certification
Urology Specialties
Urology
Urologic Oncology Membership
American Urologic Association Languages Spoken
English Medical Training - Medical School: University College Galway
- Internship: St. Raphaels Hospital, Yale University
- Residency: Univ. of Chicago Hospitals
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital
| Clinical Interests - Robotic Surgery
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
Contact Information
Telephone: (773) 834-4830
Email: gzagaja@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu Request an Appointment |