Moben Mirza, MD

Dr. Moben Mirza is a urologic oncologist and the interim chair of urology at The University of Kansas Health System. He specializes in the treatment of prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular and penile cancers and performs open, endoscopic and robotic surgeries. He has performed over 2,000 robotic surgeries and is considered an expert and leader in robotic surgery.

He treats his patients like family and is a strong advocate of patient education and shared decision-making. His research interests are in prostate, bladder and kidney cancers, as well as resident and medical student education. He is a professor of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a fellow of the College of Surgeons.

Dr. Mirza grew up in California and New Mexico. He received his undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and completed medical school and residency at the University of New Mexico. After finishing his fellowship in urologic oncology at the University of Kansas, he had the distinct privilege of joining his mentors as a faculty member.

Dr. Mirza serves in many local and national leadership roles. He is chair of the robotic surgery program and a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council at the health system. Nationally, he is program chair of the Society of Urologic Oncology, on the Executive Board of the Society of Academic Urologists, a committee member on the AUA Medical Student Committee and on the AUA Education Council. He is an examiner for the ABU and is a member of the SCS AUA Board as well as the SCS AUA Resident and Fellow Committee.

Dr. Mirza is very engaged in community service, leadership, interfaith initiatives, mentorship and volunteer efforts. He loves sports and is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and KU Jayhawks basketball. He plays on an intramural basketball team with the residents, who are the current defending champions at the medical center. He loves watching and playing cricket and enjoys cooking, grilling and running. He has a beautiful wife who is very engaged in community work and has a passion for helping those most in need. Her nonprofit organization, Breathe Hope, supports victims of domestic abuse. They have 3 awesome sons who keep them busy with their academic and extra-curricular activities.

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