Our Urologic Surgeons
Dr. Nathan Perlis
Surgeon, Urologic Oncology, Sprott Department of Surgery, University Health Network
Associate Professor, Division of Urology, University of Toronto
Clinician Investigator, Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Dr. Perlis completed his medical school, residency and urological oncology fellowship at the University of Toronto. In his current position as an associate professor at UofT, applying modern imaging (MRI, PSMA, and microultrasound) to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer are his primary clinical and research interests. Dr. Perlis was an early adopter of image guided biopsy and focal therapy for prostate cancer. Over the past ten years, he has used HIFU, Laser, PDT, and IRE for this purpose and continues to seek better ways to offer reliable, quality-of-life preserving treatments for prostate cancer.
Research Focus
- Clinical outcomes, prediction and modelling for prostate cancer.
- Novel therapeutics and technology for treatment of localized prostate cancer including irreversible electroporation (IRE), photodynamic therapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and laser photothermal therapy.
Education & Training
- BA (Biology) – Tufts University
- MD – University of Toronto
- MSc (Clinical Epidemiology) – Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, through the Surgeon Scientist Training Program
- Urologic Oncology Fellowship – Society of Urologic Oncology, University of Toronto