Rian J. Dickstein, MD

Dr. Dickstein, Director, Bladder Cancer Program at Chesapeake Urology, is a urologic oncologist who underwent residency training at Boston University and fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.  Dr. Dickstein focuses on all urologic cancers and specializes in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. His expertise includes the treatment of bladder cancer(non-invasive and locally advanced), kidney cancer (small or locally advanced tumors), and prostate cancer (including primary and salvage surgery for complex cases). He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he is Chairman of Robotics. Learn more about Dr. Dickstein here.

“I began attending the annual BCAN think tank shortly after finishing fellowship in 2013.  I had heard wonderful things about the organization from some colleagues and I loved the concept of this organically grown patient-centered group trying to better the field of bladder cancer.  To this day, they have yet to disappoint.

There is so much to be excited for in the realm of bladder cancer. There is literally exponential growth in the field ranging from sophisticated biologic characterization to improved risk stratification, novel cutting edge medications, innovative surgical tools, and much more.” – Dr. Dickstein