Medicine Grand Rounds, Matthew Nielsen, “Prostate Cancer: What’s New in 2017?”

Dr. Nielsen’s clinical practice is focused in urologic oncology—in particular the treatment of bladder, prostate and kidney cancer. He is a member of the integrated Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Oncology Group at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he serves as Director of the Division of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Nielsen is committed to providing compassionate, individualized, patient-centered care, and has been selected by his peers to be named among the Best Doctors in America in Urology since 2013. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Nielsen serves in leadership roles in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement activities locally as well as on the national level.

Dr. Nielsen’s research in medical decision making, cancer care quality and treatment outcomes has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and The American Cancer Society, and nationally recognized by the Rising Stars in Urology Research Award. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.