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Al Barqawi, MD, Urology, Aurora, CO

AlBarqawiMDFRCS(He/Him)

Urology Aurora, CO

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Urologic Oncology at University of colorado hospital

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  • Office

    1635 Aurora Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-848-0000
    Fax+1 720-848-2609

Summary

  • Al Barqawi, MD is a specialized Urologist based in Aurora, CO with subspecialties in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. He completed his medical education at the Medical University of Varna in 1991 and later earned a Certificate in Medical Research from the University of Colorado Denver in 2002. He is currently working as an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Hospital. His areas of expertise include prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive surgery, laryngotracheal reconstruction, and floor of mouth reconstruction. Dr. Barqawi has made considerable contributions to medical literature, including multiple publications on prostate cancer. He has participated in several clinical trials on the treatment of prostate cancer and has been honored with awards from institutions like Epic Systems Corporation, Prostate Cancer Educational Council, UCHSC, The Children’s Hospital, and the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado Denver
    University of Colorado DenverCertificate, Medical Research, 2002
  • Medical University of Varna
    Medical University of Varna Class of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2007 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Service award Prostate Cancer Educational Council (PCEC), 2003
  • Research Fellowship in Urologic Oncology with distinction UCHSC, 2002-2003
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Targeted Focal Therapy in the Management of Organ-Confined Prostate Cancer  
    Barqawi AB, Stoimenova D, Krughoff K, Eid K, O'Donnell C, Phillips JM, Crawford ED, J Urol., 3/15/2014
  • Cryotherapy In Prostate Cancer  
    Jason Philip, Kevin Krughoff and A. Barqawi, Journal of Clinical Urology, 2/3/2014
  • Editorial comment Complications and quality of life after template-assisted transperineal prostate biopsy in patients eligible for focal therapy  
    Barqawi AB, Urology, 6/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Targeted Focal Cryotherapy (TFT): Single Center Prospective Experience For Low Grade Prostate Cancer. Poster# 4218
    Jason Phillips, Kevin Krughoff, E. David Crawford, Khadijah EID, Colin O'Donnell, Al Barqawi, Annual Meeting of the South Central Section of the AUA, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2012
  • Validation of The Uwin Score As Compared To The Modified Aua-Ss In Assessing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In The Clinical Setting. Poster# 33
    Khadijah Eid, Kevin Krughoff, Jason Phillips, Colin O'Donnell, Al Barqawi, Annual Meeting of the South Central Section of the AUA, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2012
  • The Utility of 3-Dimensional Mapping Biopsy For Accurately Diagnosing Prostate Tumor Burden Poster# 18.
    Kevin Krughoff, Jason Phillips, Khadijah Eid, Colin O'donnell, Al Barqawi University of Colorado, Annual Meeting of the South Central Section of the AUA, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Three Dimensional Mapping Biopsy and Nerve Sparing Cryotherapy of the Prostate 
    8/16/2012
  • Primary and salvage cryotherapy 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2006
  • Focal cryotherapy 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2005

Other

Press Mentions

  • 3-D Mapping Biopsy Finds Three Times the Prostate Cancer of Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    3-D Mapping Biopsy Finds Three Times the Prostate Cancer of Ultrasound-Guided BiopsyFebruary 4th, 2014
  • Nanoknife Procedure Preserved Prostate Cancer Patient’s Quality of Life
    Nanoknife Procedure Preserved Prostate Cancer Patient’s Quality of LifeOctober 6th, 2023
  • Nine Years After a Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, CU Athletics Leader Still Setting an Example
    Nine Years After a Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, CU Athletics Leader Still Setting an ExampleMay 9th, 2024