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Los Angeles · Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery
Expert care for urologic cancer — from diagnosis through recovery.
Dr. Aydin Pooli is a board-certified, UCLA fellowship-trained urologic oncologist and robotic surgeon caring for patients with prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer, and complex benign urologic conditions.
- Diplomate, American Board of Urology
- Urologic Oncology Fellowship, UCLA
- English · Farsi · Turkish
Hospital affiliations Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center · MLK Community Hospital · California Hospital Medical Center · Adventist Health White Memorial · Northridge Hospital Medical Center · UroLift® Center of Excellence
Conditions we treat
Focused on urologic cancer. Equipped for the full range of urology.
Prostate cancer
MRI-fusion biopsy, active surveillance, and robotic radical prostatectomy for localized and advanced disease.
Kidney cancer
Kidney-sparing robotic partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, and evaluation of complex renal masses and cysts.
Bladder cancer
Cystoscopic diagnosis, TURBT, and robotic cystectomy with urinary diversion.
Testicular cancer
Testicular masses and germ cell tumors, including retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
Enlarged prostate (BPH)
UroLift®, Rezum™, TURP, GreenLight™ laser
Kidney & ureteral stones
Ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, robotic stone surgery
Female pelvic medicine
Incontinence, prolapse, sling and sacrocolpopexy
Bladder & general urology
Overactive bladder, Botox injection, vasectomy
Treatments
The least invasive option that fully treats the disease.
Robotic surgery
- Simple & radical prostatectomy
- Partial & radical nephrectomy
- Cystectomy & urinary diversion
- Pyeloplasty & ureteral reimplant
- Retroperitoneal & pelvic lymph node dissection
- Sacrocolpopexy
Endoscopic surgery
- Ureteroscopy & laser lithotripsy
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)
- TURP & GreenLight™ laser (PVP)
- Bladder neck incision (TUIBN)
- Internal urethrotomy (DVIU)
In-office procedures
- MRI-fusion & TRUS prostate biopsy
- Cystoscopy with or without biopsy
- UroLift® & Rezum™
- Bladder Botox injection
- Vasectomy
Robotic surgery
Small incisions. Precise surgery. Faster recovery.
Dr. Pooli performs robotic prostatectomy, partial and radical nephrectomy, cystectomy, pyeloplasty and other complex operations with the da Vinci system, supported by an experienced surgical team.
Concierge urology
Direct access to a urologic oncologist — on your timeline.
For self-pay patients and out-of-network PPO members who want unhurried visits, a fast path to diagnosis, and a surgeon who coordinates every step personally.
Second opinions
Review of pathology, imaging and treatment plans for a new cancer diagnosis.
Expedited consultations
New-patient visits with extended time for questions and family.
Transparent pricing
Clear self-pay rates for consultations and common procedures — ask our office for details.
Out-of-network PPO
We provide detailed documentation (superbills) so you can seek reimbursement from your plan.
About Dr. Pooli
A surgeon’s precision. A physician’s patience.
Dr. Pooli completed his urology residency at the University of Nebraska and a urologic oncology fellowship at UCLA. He cares for patients across Los Angeles, from South LA to the San Fernando Valley, and explains every pathology report and treatment option in plain language so patients and families can decide with confidence.
He speaks English, Farsi and Turkish; Russian and Armenian interpreters are available on site.
- 2022Board certified, American Board of Urology
- 2019Fellowship, Urologic OncologyUCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
- 2017Residency, Urologic SurgeryUniversity of Nebraska College of Medicine
- 2012–2013General Surgery TrainingMontefiore Medical Center · University of Nebraska
- 2004Doctor of MedicineTehran University of Medical Sciences
In patients’ words
“Dr. Pooli explained the pathology findings very well… I am now three years out from surgery, have excellent urine control and recent PSA was undetectable.”
Prostatectomy patient
“He performed my surgery well and gave me confidence that everything was going to be okay… came back no cancer.”
Kidney cancer patient
“He did UroLift on me. I really like it — I feel more comfortable now.”
BPH patient
Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of outcome.
Locations
Six locations across Los Angeles County
South Los Angeles
MLK Community Healthcare
12021 Wilmington Ave., Bldg 11, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(424) 529-6755
Fax (424) 296-3991
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