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Christopher Evans, MD, Urology, Reno, NV

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Urology Reno, NV

Surgical Oncology

Professor and Chairman, Department of Urologic Surgery, University of California, Davis. President, Society of Urologic Oncology.

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  • Office

    75 Pringle Way
    Ste 706
    Reno, NV 89502
    Phone+1 775-982-5770
    Fax+1 775-982-5775

Summary

  • I am a board certified urologist, with a fellowship specializing in oncology. I focus on treating prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. I am Professor and Chairman of the UC Davis School of Medicine Department of Urologic Surgery and President of the Society of Urologic Oncology. I have an active molecular biology laboratory focused on prostate cancer.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1995 - 1997
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Urology, 1991 - 1995
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 1990 - 1991
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Madigan Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • KDM8/JMJD5 as a Dual Coactivator of AR and PKM2 Integrates AR/EZH2 Network and Tumor Metabolism in CRPC  
    Christopher Evans, MD, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Early Career Investigator Receives Federal Funding to Research Lethal Prostate Cancer
    Early Career Investigator Receives Federal Funding to Research Lethal Prostate CancerJune 11th, 2021
  • Drug ISRIB Is a Memory Enhancer, Anti Cancer Agent, Protects Hearing and Perhaps Has Anti Aging Effects
    Drug ISRIB Is a Memory Enhancer, Anti Cancer Agent, Protects Hearing and Perhaps Has Anti Aging EffectsDecember 27th, 2020
  • Research Finds ‘Achilles Heel’ for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
    Research Finds ‘Achilles Heel’ for Aggressive Prostate CancerMay 14th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Neurotrophins And Tyrosine Kinases In Prostate CancerNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2006

Professional Memberships