Guan Wu

Guan Wu, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Urology and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, general urology, and kidney cancer research.

• Education: MD from Beijing Medical University (1983)
• Residency: Urology and General Surgery at University of Rochester
• Research Focus: Kidney cancer biology, tumor markers, genetic defects

Dr. Wu's research explores genetic and biochemical defects in kidney cancer cells, aiming to identify tumor markers for improved diagnostics. His clinical work spans robotic surgery and urologic oncology.

Recent publications highlight his work in robotic procedures, tumor marker validation, and molecular mechanisms in renal cancer. His studies often integrate genetic analysis with clinical outcomes.

• Scientific Awards
  • China Natural Science Foundation Award (2015)
  • Robert S. Davis MD Faculty Teaching Award (2011)
  • America's Top Doctor (2011)
  • Praecis Pharmaceuticals/AUA Gerald P. Murphy Scholar (2004)

Dr. Wu maintains active clinical practice in Canandaigua, Clifton Springs, and Rochester with a focus on patient education and multidisciplinary urological care.