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Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Alan Goh

Alvin C. Goh, MD

Urologic Surgeon

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Director, Robotic Urologic Surgery Technology and Education
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I am a urologic surgeon who specializes in using minimally invasive techniques to care for people with urologic cancers. I care for people with bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and adrenal tumors. My particular expertise includes robotic, laparoscopic, and endourologic procedures.

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.

My research aims to develop better technologies and innovative techniques to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize side effects. I operate at the Josie Robertson Surgery Center and Memorial Hospital in Manhattan. I also see patients at the Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, and MSK Nassau, on Long Island.

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With a background in biomedical engineering, I helped to pioneer and refine a novel minimally invasive technique for removal of the bladder and urinary reconstruction. This is known as robotic cystectomy and intracorporeal urinary diversion. The entire operation is performed through small keyhole incisions. Technological advances like these aim to reduce side effects and facilitate faster recovery for our patients.

I am investigating interventions before, during, and after surgery to continue to improve surgical outcomes. For example, I am studying how best to incorporate real-time imaging techniques during urologic procedures. The goal of this research is to target our patients’ disease with the highest level of precision and, ultimately, to help them live and function as normally as possible.

In addition to my clinical work, I am deeply involved in education and training. I have directed surgical courses to educate other surgeons and have demonstrated operations domestically and abroad.

Every person who comes to my office has a unique history and situation. That’s why I develop a systematic, evidence-based, personalized care plan for each of my patients. No matter which treatment options we pursue, I always strive to deliver care that has a strong foundation of compassion and understanding.

My Role at MSK

A urologic surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) (GU) system. This includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Image-Guided Surgery
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Urology - Baylor College of Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • Baylor College of Medicine Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2017)
  • North American Robotic Urologic Symposium Best Video (2017)
  • Houston Methodist Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
  • American Urological Association National Meeting Best Abstract (2014)
  • World Congress of Endourology Best Video (2013)
  • University of Southern California Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching (2012)

Fellowships

  • Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery - University of Southern California

Board Certifications

  • Urology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Goh sees patients at two locations.

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Location
New York, NY
Uniondale, NY
Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers
353 East 68th Street New York NY 10065
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau
1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553
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Clinical Trials

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Goh’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Alvin C. Goh discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Medtronic
    Professional Services and Activities

If you’re a patient at MSK and would like more information about your doctor’s external relationships, please talk with your doctor.

The information published here is a complement to other publicly reported data and is for a specific annual disclosure period. There may be differences between information on this and other public sites as a result of different reporting periods and/or the various ways relationships and financial interests are categorized by organizations that publish such data.

This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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