Jeremy Blumberg

UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles Medical Center

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Jeremy Blumberg is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes for patients with urologic cancers, particularly through the adoption and refinement of minimally invasive techniques. His key research areas include the role of surgical approach in oncologic efficacy, the implementation of robotic surgery programs, and optimizing lymph node dissection for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Blumberg’s most cited work, a 2017 study on the impact of surgical approach on lymph node yield and survival in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (64 citations), provides critical evidence for how technique can influence oncologic outcomes. He also led a landmark study on the rapid implementation of a robot-assisted prostatectomy program within a large health maintenance organization, demonstrating that a structured, multi-surgeon rollout can achieve safe and effective adoption of advanced technology. This work has practical implications for healthcare systems seeking to expand access to robotic surgery. Blumberg’s contributions bridge surgical innovation and real-world implementation, offering valuable insights for both academic and community-based urologic practice.