Anne Kathryn Schuckman

Dr. Anne Kathryn Schuckman is an Associate Professor of Clinical Urology at the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine. She completed her medical training at USC, residency at LAC+USC Medical Center, and a urologic oncology fellowship under Dr. Donald Skinner at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and urinary reconstruction, with expertise in laparoscopic and open surgical techniques including nephrectomy and cystectomy.

Dr. Schuckman has contributed to advancements in perioperative care, genitourinary malignancies, and surgical outcomes. Notable work includes studies on opioid use after orchiectomy, efficacy of gene therapy for bladder cancer, and guidelines for muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment. She holds the American Urological Association Murphy Scholar award (2006).

Her clinical practice emphasizes minimally invasive approaches and enhanced recovery protocols. She has published extensively on cystectomy outcomes, lymph node dissection techniques, and postoperative complications. Her research integrates surgical innovation with patient-centered care, particularly in optimizing recovery pathways and reducing morbidity.

Dr. Schuckman’s contributions span clinical trials, guideline development, and surgical education. She collaborates in multidisciplinary teams to address urologic oncology challenges, maintaining a strong focus on translational research linking molecular diagnostics with clinical practice.