Oussama Darwish MD
Oussama Darwish
MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Urology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Community Health Research; Health Disparities Research; Medical Education Research; Urology
Education and Training:
- Certificate, University at Buffalo Jacobs Educator Excellence Program (JEEP), University at Buffalo (2019)
- Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery, Saint Louis University (2015)
- Fellowship, Urologic Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2013)
- Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University (2011)
- Residency, Urology, American University of Beirut (2010)
- MD, Medicine, American University of Beirut (2004)
- BS, Biology, American University of Beirut (1999)
Employment:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Urology, University at Buffalo (2023-present)
- Staff Physician (Urologist), VA Western NY Healthcare System (2016-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Urology, University at Buffalo SUNY Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016–2023)
- Staff Physisian (Urologist), Mercy Health (2015–2016)
Awards and Honors:
- Faculty Teaching Award (2020)
- Leading Physician of the World (2016)
- ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award (2013)
Journal Articles:
- Sumlin AB, Houjaij A, Darwish OM, Camacho S, Groman A, Fayazi Z. (2023) Financial Toxicity and Strain among Veteran and Civilian Men with Prostate Cancer. Archives of Clinical and Biomedical Research. Archives of Clinical and Biomedical Researc. 7 (2023): 337-341. ISSN2572-5017 (May)
- Sumlin AB, Camacho S, Fayazi Z, Houjaij A, Darwish OM, Groman A, Hutson Sumlin AB, Camacho S, Fayazi Z, Houjaij A, Darwish OM, Groman A, Hutson. (2022) Knowledge and Understanding Differs Between African American Men and Caucasian Men When Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. J Neurol Disord 10 (2022):512 (Oct)
- Darwish OM, Lutnick E, Dalimov Z, Waisanen KM, Wang D, Houjaij A, Jung I, Nader ND. (2021) Neuraxial vs General Anesthesia: 30-Day Mortality Outcomes Following Transurethral Resection of Prostate. Urology (Jul)
- Koleini E, Cohen JS, Darwish OM, Pourafkari L, Rein L, Nader ND. (2020) Perioperative Hypothermia after Transurethral Surgeries: Is it Necessary to Heat the Irrigation Fluids?. Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation (Oct), 48(5): 391-398. doi:10.5152/TJAR.2019.61214
- Maiers TJ, Wang DC, Houjaij AH, Darwish OM. (2019) Renal Oncocytoma and Retroperitoneal Ancient Schwannoma: A Benign Mimic of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Case reports in urology (Jan), 2019: 2561289. doi:10.1155/2019/2561289
- Raza SJ, Xu P, Barnes J, Fisher R, May A, Darwish O, Dang B, Adsul P, Freeman CA, Siddiqui SA. (2018) Outcomes of renal salvage for penetrating renal trauma: a single institution experience. Can J Urol (Jan), 25(3): 9323-9327.
- Haddad AQ, Luo JH, Krabbe LM, Darwish O, Gayed B, Youssef R, Kapur P, Rakheja D, Lotan Y, Sagalowsky A, Margulis V. (2017) Prognostic value of tissue-based biomarker signature in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. BJU Int (Jan), 119(5): 741-747.
- May AM, Darwish O, Dang B, Monda JJ, Adsul P, Syed J, Siddiqui SA. (2016) Successful Nonoperative Management of High-Grade Blunt Renal Injuries. Adv Urol (Nov), 2016: 3568076-3568076.
- Gayed BA, Youssef R, Darwish O, Kapur P, Bagrodia A, Brugarolas J, Raj G, DiMaio JM, Sagalowsky A, Margulis V. (2016) Multi-disciplinary surgical approach to the management of patients with renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus: 15 year experience and lessons learned. BMC urology (Jul), 16(1): 43. doi:10.1186/s12894-016-0157-3
- Adsul P, Darwish OM, Siddiqui S. (2016) Prostate Cancer Survivors: Physical, Emotional and Practical Concerns from the LIVESTRONG Survey. AIMS public health (Jan), 3(2): 216-227. doi:10.3934/publichealth.2016.2.216
- Adsul P, Wray R, Spradling K, Darwish O, Weaver N, Siddiqui S. (2015) Systematic Review of Decision Aids for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Prostate Cancer Making Treatment Decisions. J Urol (Nov), 194(5): 1247-1252.
- Singla N, Gayed BA, Bagrodia A, Krabbe LM, Palazzi KL, Mirheydar H, Harrow B, Jacobs C, Youssef R, Darwish O, Sagalowsky A, Lotan Y, Derweesh I, Margulis V. (2015) Multi-institutional analysis of renal function outcomes following radical nephroureterectomy and partial ureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Urol Oncol (Jun), 33(6): 268-268.
- Chung PH, Darwish OM, Roehrborn CG, Kapur P, Lotan Y. (2015) Histologic upgrading in patients eligible for active surveillance on saturation biopsy. The Canadian journal of urology (Feb), 22(1): 7656-60.
- Liou VD, Darwish OM, Henry MM, Jun IC, Siddiqui SA. (2015) Sarcomatoid Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastasis to the Penis. Case reports in urology (Jan), 2015: 467974. doi:10.1155/2015/467974
- Chung PH, Krabbe LM, Darwish OM, Westerman ME, Bagrodia A, Gayed BA, Haddad AQ, Kapur P, Sagalowsky AI, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2014) Degree of hydronephrosis predicts adverse pathological features and worse oncologic outcomes in patients with high-grade urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract. Urologic oncology (Oct), 32(7): 981-8.
- Haddad AQ, Wood CG, Abel EJ, Krabbe LM, Darwish OM, Thompson RH, Heckman JE, Merril MM, Gayed BA, Sagalowsky AI, Boorjian SA, Margulis V, Leibovich BC. (2014) Oncologic outcomes following surgical resection of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena caval thrombus extending above the hepatic veins: a contemporary multicenter cohort. The Journal of urology (Oct), 192(4): 1050-6.
- Abel EJ, Thompson RH, Margulis V, Heckman JE, Merril MM, Darwish OM, Krabbe LM, Boorjian SA, Leibovich BC, Wood CG. (2014) Perioperative outcomes following surgical resection of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombus extending above the hepatic veins: a contemporary multicenter experience. European urology (Sep), 66(3): 584-92.
- Krabbe LM, Westerman ME, Bagrodia A, Gayed BA, Darwish OM, Haddad AQ, Khalil D, Kapur P, Sagalowsky AI, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2014) Dysregulation of ß-catenin is an independent predictor of oncologic outcomes in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The Journal of urology (Jun), 191(6): 1671-7.
- Krabbe LM, Lotan Y, Bagrodia A, Gayed BA, Darwish OM, Youssef RF, Bolenz C, Sagalowsky AI, Raj GV, Shariat SF, Kapur P, Margulis V. (2014) Prospective comparison of molecular signatures in urothelial cancer of the bladder and the upper urinary tract--is there evidence for discordant biology?. The Journal of urology (Apr), 191(4): 926-31.
- Gayed BA, Youssef RF, Bagrodia A, Darwish OM, Kapur P, Sagalowsky A, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2014) Ki67 is an independent predictor of oncological outcomes in patients with localized clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. BJU international (Apr), 113(4): 668-73.
- Krabbe LM, Bagrodia A, Lotan Y, Gayed BA, Darwish OM, Youssef RF, John G, Harrow B, Jacobs C, Gaitonde M, Sagalowsky AI, Shariat SF, Kapur P, Margulis V. (2014) Prospective analysis of Ki-67 as an independent predictor of oncologic outcomes in patients with high grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma. The Journal of urology (Jan), 191(1): 28-34.
- Belsante M, Darwish O, Youssef R, Bagrodia A, Kapur P, Sagalowsky AI, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2014) Lymphovascular invasion in clear cell renal cell carcinoma--association with disease-free and cancer-specific survival. Urol Oncol (Jan), 32(1): 30-38.
- Gayed BA, Youssef RF, Bagrodia A, Kapur P, Darwish OM, Krabbe LM, Sagalowsky A, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2013) Prognostic role of cell cycle and proliferative biomarkers in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The Journal of urology (Nov), 190(5): 1662-7.
- Darwish OM, Kapur P, Youssef RF, Bagrodia A, Belsante M, Alhalabi F, Sagalowsky AI, Lotan Y, Margulis V. (2013) Cumulative number of altered biomarkers in mammalian target of rapamycin pathway is an independent predictor of outcome in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Urology (Mar), 81(3): 581-6.
- Bagrodia A, Darwish OM, Rapoport Y, Margulis V. (2012) Risk prediction in the management of small renal masses. Current opinion in urology (Sep), 22(5): 347-52.
- Youssef RF, Cost NG, Darwish OM, Margulis V. (2012) Prognostic markers in renal cell carcinoma: A focus on the . Arab journal of urology (Jun), 10(2): 110-7. doi:10.1016/j.aju.2012.02.005
- Darwish OM, Raj GV. (2012) Management of biochemical recurrence after primary localized therapy for prostate cancer. Frontiers in oncology (Jan), 2: 48. doi:10.3389/fonc.2012.00048
- Bulbul MA, El-Hout Y, Haddad M, Tawil A, Houjaij A, Bou Diab N, Darwish O. (2007) Pathological correlation between needle biopsy and radical prostatectomy specimen in patients with localized prostate cancer. Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l (Sep), 1(3): 264-6. doi:10.5489/cuaj.80
- Sumlin AB, Camacho S, Fayazi Z, Houjaij A, Darwish OM, Groman A, Hutson A. (1900) Knowledge and Understanding Differs Between African American Men and Caucasian Men When Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. J Neurol Disord (Jan)
- Ellman E, Henning F, Houjaij A, Dalimov Z, Shahait M, Nader ND, Darwish OM. (1900) Predictors of Emergency Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma. Urology Gold (Jan)
- Zafardjan Dalimov, Andrew Skomra, Ellen Lutnick, Kyle M. Waisanen, Ali Houjaij, Nader D. Nader, Oussama M. Darwish. (1900) A Comparative Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes of Laser Enucleation of The Prostate versus Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Will Approach Affect Morbidity and Mortality Post Prostatectomy?. European Urology Focus (Jan)
- Houjaij A, Darwish OM, Rubin J, Pominville R, Arora P, Sheikh M, Gajdos C, Nader N. (1900) Partial versus Radical Nephrectomy: Comparison of Postoperative Complications. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (Jan)
- Ellmann E, Darwish O, Houjaij A, Dalimov Z, Shahait M, Nader N. (1900) Predictors of Emergency Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma. (Jan)
- Dalimov Z, Skomra A, Lutnick E, Waisanen KM, Houjaij A, Nader ND, Darwish OM. (1900) A Comparative Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes of Laser Enucleation of The Prostate versus Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. World Journal of Urology (Jan)
Professional Memberships:
- Northeastern Section of the AUA (2016–present)
- The International Association of Healthcare Professionals (2016–present)
- North Central Section-AUA (2015–present)
- American Medical Association (2015–present)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (2014–present)
- Society of Urologic Oncology (2013–present)
- American Urological Association (2012–present)
- Lebanese Medical Association (2010–present)
- Lebanese Society of Urology (2010–present)
Presentations:
- "Urology Updates: Kidney mass and Hematuria" Department of Family Medicine Grand Round. University at Buffalo. (2022)
Service Activities:
- Established a Urology clinic at the Rochester VA to encourage veterans in Rochester area to pursue care without having to drive to Buffalo; Urologist in Outreach Clinic (2021–2023)
- First Year UB Medical Students Urology Interest Group Discussion; Invited Faculty (2021–present)
- Resident Research Oversight Committee member: evaluate, assist, guide residents as they work on research projects; Resident Research Oversight Committee member (2021–present)
- For UB and non-UB medical students; Faculty virtual didactic lectures (2020–present)
- Poster session moderator for northeastern section of the American Urological Association; Poster session moderator (2019)
- Support Buffalo VA veterans by providing education about prostate cancer; Prostate Cancer Support Group “Us TOO”, Buffalo VA (2019–present)
- Review residents’ evaluations and discuss their progress in the semi-annual meeting; Member, Clinical Competency Committee (2018–present)
- Annual meeting to Review Urology Program and assist with Curriculum management; Urology Residency Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) member (2018–present)
- UB Urology Residency applicants' interviews (2017–present)
- Faculty Development Annual Meeting; Participant (2017–present)
- Second year UB Medical Students Urology Didactic & Physical Exam Teaching; Teaching faculty (2017–present)
- UB Family Medicine Residency Urology Rotation at Buffalo VA; Faculty Supervision/Teaching (2016–present)
- UB Medical Students Urology Rotation at the VA (SUR 800); Faculty Supervision/Teaching: clinical, didactic and moderating presentations (2016–present)
- UB Urology Residency Program: Oversee, supervise and teach urology residents during their VA rotation; VA Site Co-Director, UB Urology Residency Program (2016–present)
- Review articles in urologic oncology, robotic surgery and stones for Endourology Journal; Manuscript reviewer (2014–present)