Piruz Motamedinia

Piruz Motamedinia, MD, is an Associate Professor of Urology and Residency Program Director at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in endourology, kidney stone disease management, and urothelial carcinoma treatment. His clinical interests include ureteroscopic and percutaneous procedures for kidney stones, BPH, ureteral strictures, and UPJ obstruction. Dr. Motamedinia is also dedicated to kidney stone prevention through medical and dietary interventions. He completed his MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, residency at Columbia University, and fellowship at the Smith Institute for Urology.

His research focuses on endourological techniques, kidney stone epidemiology, and healthcare system improvements, including EMR-based care pathways. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Awards include the Ferdinand C. Valentine Essay Finalist (2010, 2012) and Einstein Research Scholarship (2006). Dr. Motamedinia leads Yale’s urology residency program, emphasizing training in medically underserved areas and innovative clinical practices.

Key achievements include developing a novel EMR-based nephrolithiasis care pathway and pioneering percutaneous procedures without radiologist assistance. He collaborates with nephrologists and nutritionists to optimize stone prevention strategies. His work balances clinical excellence, education, and research to advance urologic care.