Brock O'Neil

Brock O'Neil, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Urology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He specializes in robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical treatment of genitourinary malignancies including prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.

• University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (MD, Research Distinction)
• University of Utah (Urology Residency)
• Vanderbilt University (Urologic Oncology Fellowship)

His research spans multiple domains:

• Prostate Cancer: Biomarker development, treatment-related regret, functional outcomes, and rural health disparities
• Health Services: Low-value screening reduction, germline testing implementation, and oncology care delivery models
• Robotic Surgery: Outcomes in prostatectomy and cystectomy procedures
• Family Impact: Cardiovascular and psychological effects on relatives of cancer patients

Selected trends from publications (2014-2025) show sustained focus on:

• PSA screening optimization and decision support systems
• Comparative effectiveness of radiation vs surgery for prostate cancer
• Machine learning applications in cancer outcomes
• Clinical germline testing implementation
• Financial toxicity in cancer treatment

Current affiliations:

• University of Utah Department of Surgery
• Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center (alumnus)