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Urology
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Certification: American Board of Urology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Medical Association Memberships: The Society of Urologic Oncology The Endourology Society
Practice Philosophy: My goal is to educate you and guide you through the constantly changing world of health care to achieve remarkable results and provide you with high quality, compassionate care.
Professional School: University of Southern California
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital
Fellowship: George Washington University Hospital
Special Interests: Robotic surgery
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Learn more about ongoing studies and medical research at the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation.
Douglas Sutherland, MD, is the most experienced urologic robotic surgeon in the south Puget Sound. He specializes in all forms of urologic cancers including prostate, kidney, testicular and bladder cancer. Following completion of a fellowship at George Washington University in minimally invasive urologic oncology, Dr. Sutherland has performed over 1000 robotic procedures, offering results equivalent, and often superior to, the most recognized urologic centers in the country. As a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology and Endourology Society, a partner with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Urology Residency Program Director for Virginia Mason Medical Center and Madigan Hospital, Dr. Sutherland remains firmly committed to advancing understanding of urologic cancers and providing you with the most up-to-date treatments available.
Read about Dr. Sutherland's research in the Journal of Urology
Read an editorial in the Journal of Urology which references Dr. Sutherland's research
Read about Dr. Sutherland's research in European Urology
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