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Michael E. Karellas, MD, FACS

Urology, Urologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Stone Disease
Patient type treated
Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
From patients or physicians
Board Certified in
Urology

Biography

Michael Karellas, MD, is a urologic oncologist who treats urologic cancers, including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer. He also treats general urology conditions such as kidney stones.

Dr. Karellas originally wanted to be a pharmacist but became interested in caring for patients in college. Then, in medical school, he found himself drawn to surgery. “In urology, I like that the nature of our surgery is generally curative,” he says.

Dr. Karellas recognizes the importance of working with patients to determine the best course of treatment for them. Most cancers have clinical guidelines based on standardized data to help determine which scientifically proven approach might best treat their cancer, he explains. “However, guidelines are not mandates, and I always discuss options with patients,” he says. “I listen to the patient to learn about their wishes, wants, and treatment goals. Then, I merge those with the standardized treatments to offer the best care possible for them.”

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Karellas is the director of the Western Division of Urology for Yale Medicine, an assistant professor of urology for Yale School of Medicine, and a researcher interested in a variety of urological treatments.

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Urology
  • Director, Western Region, Department of Urology

Education & Training

  • Fellow, Urologic Oncology
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2009)
  • Urology Residency
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Urology (2006)
  • General Surgery Internship
    University of Kansas School of Medicine (2002)
  • MD
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Medicine (2001)
  • BS
    University of Kansas, Pharmacy (1993)

Additional Information

Locations
Yale Medicine | Urology
Trumbull Care Center
5520 Park Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
  • Yale Medicine | Urology
    Trumbull Care Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611

Biography

Michael Karellas, MD, is a urologic oncologist who treats urologic cancers, including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer. He also treats general urology conditions such as kidney stones.

Dr. Karellas originally wanted to be a pharmacist but became interested in caring for patients in college. Then, in medical school, he found himself drawn to surgery. “In urology, I like that the nature of our surgery is generally curative,” he says.

Dr. Karellas recognizes the importance of working with patients to determine the best course of treatment for them. Most cancers have clinical guidelines based on standardized data to help determine which scientifically proven approach might best treat their cancer, he explains. “However, guidelines are not mandates, and I always discuss options with patients,” he says. “I listen to the patient to learn about their wishes, wants, and treatment goals. Then, I merge those with the standardized treatments to offer the best care possible for them.”

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Karellas is the director of the Western Division of Urology for Yale Medicine, an assistant professor of urology for Yale School of Medicine, and a researcher interested in a variety of urological treatments.

Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Urology
  • Director, Western Region, Department of Urology

Education & Training

  • Fellow, Urologic Oncology
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2009)
  • Urology Residency
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Urology (2006)
  • General Surgery Internship
    University of Kansas School of Medicine (2002)
  • MD
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Medicine (2001)
  • BS
    University of Kansas, Pharmacy (1993)

Additional Information

Locations
Yale Medicine | Urology
Trumbull Care Center
5520 Park Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
  • Yale Medicine | Urology
    Trumbull Care Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611
Yale Medicine | Urology
Trumbull Care Center
5520 Park Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
  • Yale Medicine | Urology
    Trumbull Care Center
    5520 Park Avenue
    Trumbull, CT 06611