I am a urologic surgeon focusing on the treatment of men and women with cancers of the genitourinary system. This includes cancers of the bladder, kidney, testis, prostate, penis, urethra and adrenal glands.
I obtained my undergraduate degree in biology at Boston University and my medical degree at the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. I then completed an internship in general surgery and urology residency at the University of Southern California (USC) and Los Angeles County Medical Center. This was followed by a 2-year fellowship in surgical urologic oncology at the USC Institute of Urology and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, CA. I am now proud to care for patients while working to advance the field of medicine through research at New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
My clinical areas of expertise include complex open and robotic surgeries of the pelvis and retroperitoneum. This includes removal of the bladder (radical cystectomy) with reconstruction of the urinary tract to maximize functional recovery, nerve-sparing procedures to maintain sexual function and fertility, advanced vascular techniques for invasive tumors and open extraperitoneal procedures to hasten recovery.
My background growing up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, coupled with my diverse training has exposed me to patients and families from all walks of life. I appreciate that cancer care is not “one size fits all” and I am committed to facilitate treatment decisions for patients before and after surgery. My research supports this commitment through enrollment of patients in clinical trials to develop novel therapeutics, studies of surgical technique to optimize cancer control and functional outcomes, and implementation of preoperative and postoperative care pathways to enhance recovery after surgery.
I am active in my field through membership in professional societies such as the American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. I also serve on editorial boards and as an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous urologic and surgical journals. I have published my research in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters and other educational materials and regularly present at national and international meetings. As an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, I am passionate about training the next generation.
Never had any problems with any one. Everyone is great at what they do.
June 18, 2025
Very comfortable with Dr. G.
June 6, 2025
We are very happy with Dr. G.
May 29, 2025
Care and respect
May 14, 2025
We love Dr.Saum Ghodoussipour. He is excellent at what he does. He listens to you carefully and decides what is best for you. I will keep going back to him.
April 30, 2025
Highly recommend
April 27, 2025
Everyone is so nice. They make the best of this situation
April 24, 2025
Highly recommend.
April 22, 2025
Doctor G is by far a brilliant and very compassionate doctor. When I first met him, he had this hunger in him that showed his passion to fix the problem. It's almost like he was born for this and he was adamant to resolving the issue. Doctor G is very passionate in his work and it gives me so much confidence in him. I trust Doctor G with every medical decision he is going to make. I could not ask for a better Doctor because I believe I have the best of the best. The strive and hunger to rid of my cancer, gives me so much faith. I am so glad and blessed that I have this brilliant Doctor on my cancer fighting team.
April 18, 2025
The patient, my husband, is at a point in his life that Drs' visits are very stressful and physically challenging. Despite this, he was highly motivated to see Dr G because of his trust that he would be treated kindly and honestly. We both have great respect for DrG
April 16, 2025
Good
April 14, 2025
I have recommended this provider to others & one has gone with great outcome.
April 11, 2025
Good
March 28, 2025
Dr. "G" is the best.
March 24, 2025
Dr. was very informative and direct.
March 23, 2025
Listens to my concerns.
March 22, 2025
Nothing but great doctor
February 28, 2025
I came to Dr. G on recommendation from a close friend. Dr. G was polite, informative and caring.
February 26, 2025
Dr. G is an amazing doctor !
February 26, 2025
Excellent
February 22, 2025
The best in this country
February 16, 2025
I feel like I'm in good hands
February 12, 2025
Dr G is amazing. Always friendly and professional.
January 28, 2025
The doctor always explains medical information in language so I can understand.
January 24, 2025
I feel good.
January 12, 2025
Excellent doctor and staff
January 1, 2025
Dr. G is great. He was very attentive in listening and explaining all of my questions.
November 14, 2024
Excellent
November 11, 2024
Dr. G. is an asset to the hospital.
October 8, 2024
Dr. "G" is an excellent professional. On 2023 Dr. 'G' performed the surgery of cancer the prostate with excellent results. This is the reason for recommendations.
October 1, 2024
I am well satisfied with the service & visit to the nurses especially Dr. Ghodoussipour.
September 27, 2024
The best Dr. ever. I put my total trust in him!
September 27, 2024
Dr. G is calm, competent, and engaging. He encouraged me to look at the images of my bladder throughout the test and explained what we were looking at. I appreciate his professional bedside manner.
September 17, 2024
All was excellent about the attention in the hospital.
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Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma or RCC, forms when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow out of control. Learn more with Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour.
Rutgers Cancer Institute has treated its first upper tract urothelial cancer patient with a recently approved therapy option known as mitomycin gel, which is the first non-surgical treatment for this type of disease. Dr. Ghodoussipour shares more about this new cutting-edge treatment. Read more
Rutgers Cancer Institute' s Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour discusses the new therapy mitomycin gel, which is the first non-surgical treatment for urothelial cancer. Watch here
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5 Tips to Boost Bladder Health
Saum Ghodoussipour, MD, urologic oncologist and director of the Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and assistant professor of surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, shares more about a number of things impacting bladder health that can be controlled with a lifestyle adjustment. Learn more