Vignesh Packiam MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Physician

Summary

Vignesh Packiam, MD received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by residency at the University of Chicago, and a two-year Society of Urologic Oncology accredited fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Packiam treats genitourinary malignancies including bladder, prostate, kidney, and testicular cancer, and is experienced in open and robotic surgery. He has a background in clinical trials and feels it is important to educate his patients about all available options. He has a clinical interest in bladder cancer and supports patient centered groups such as the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. He is an active member of numerous cancer societies, serves as a reviewer for multiple urology journals, and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2018 - 2020
University of ChicagoResidency, Urology, 2012 - 2018
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2012
University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S., Biology, Philosophy, Dean's Scholar, 2004 - 2008

PubMed

Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Effective Alternative to BCG in NMIBCMarch 7th, 2023
Combination Chemotherapy May Be Safe and Effective Alternative for the Treatment of Patients with Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Amid BCG ShortageMarch 1st, 2023
Given the Lack of Standard BCG Treatments Worldwide, an Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment Is EvolvingFebruary 28th, 2023
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