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Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D, is a urologist with an interest in prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate health. He is a urologic surgeon with a clinical practice that includes: Prostate cancer diagnosis: transperineal prostate biopsy with magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound fusion. Prostate cancer ablation: Focal treatments for prostate cancer including high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of the prostate SpaceOAR placement for patients undergoing radiation for prostate cancer Treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia: Rezum, UroLift, and transurethral resection (TURP) Biopsy and resection of nonmuscle invasive bladder and urothelial cancers Inguinal, scrotal, and penile surgery including: hydrocelectomy, orchiectomy, vasectomy, circumcision Ureteroscopy Mayo Clinic's Department of Urology is one of the few urology practices in Arizona that routinely performs transperineal prostate biopsies with advanced imaging guidance. Transperineal prostate biopsies enable more accurate detection of prostate cancer and offer a lower risk of infection than traditional transrectal biopsies. Dr. Frendl's practice specializes in the transperineal approach to prostate biopsy as well as focal treatments for prostate cancer. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Frendl is also a health services researcher and is active in health policy advocacy through the American Urological Association. His current research focuses on assessing the efficacy of focal ablation treatments for prostate cancer and quality of life outcomes. Nationally, he is an active member of the Legislative Affairs Committee for the American Urological Association. Dr. Frendl received his M.D. and Ph.D. in Clinical and Population Health Research from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his training at the Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Frendl also completed a fellowship in Healthcare Policy and Administration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Physician's Organization. Conditions treated
Benign prostatic hyperplasiaBladder cancerKidney stoneProstate cancer Procedures performed
Bladder biopsyCystoscopyMRI-guided biopsyOrchiectomyProstate ablationProstate biopsyProstate ultrasoundRectal hydrogel spacer placementTransurethral resection of the prostateUltrasound-guided prostate biopsyUreteroscopy Mayo Clinic locations
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2022Resident - Urologic SurgeryMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School2020FellowMassachusetts General Physicians Organization2017Intern - General SurgeryMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School2016MD / PhD - Clinical and Population HealthUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School2008AB - Public Policy StudiesDuke UniversityShow more education Activities and honors
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2016Graduation with Highest Distinction in Public PolicyDuke University2015InductionAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society2013Student Travel AwardInternational Society for Pharmacoepidemiology 2008Student Travel AwardAmerican Stroke AssociationShow more awards and honors Professional memberships
2021 - 2024MemberLegislative Affairs Committee, American Urological Association2019 - 2020Advocacy FellowHoltgrewe Legislative Fellowship, American Urological Association2017 - presentMemberAmerican Urological Association2014 - 2015MemberPublications Committee, Massachusetts Medical Society2011 - 2012TrusteeBoard of Trustees, Massachusetts Medical Society2010 - 2011Alternate TrusteeBoard of Trustees, Massachusetts Medical SocietyShow more professional memberships Publications
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