Your Care at Winship
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University offers a full range of treatments for patients with penile cancer.
Treating penile cancer requires the kind of depth and breadth of experience that Winship offers in urology, radiation therapy, and medical oncology to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments.
Our multidisciplinary care teams include urologic oncology surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, dermatologic surgeons, pathologists specializing in genitourinary disease, radiologists, and nuclear medicine specialists with expertise in penile cancer.
Winship is among the highest volume centers in the United States for treatment of this rare cancer. As specialists, our teams have developed groundbreaking minimally invasive surgeries and treatments that produce better outcomes. Surgeons from leading national and international cancer centers have come to Winship to learn these techniques.
The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:
- Access to doctors who rank among the top cancer experts in the world.
- Weekly review of individual patient cases by the full team of experts.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments with various specialists.
- New treatment options through participation in the largest clinical trial for penile cancer in the U.S. as well as other trials focusing on immunotherapy.
Request an Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with penile cancer, we are ready to help you. Call us at 1 (888) 946-7447 or (404) 778-1900 to make an appointment. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.
We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.
Diagnosing Your Cancer
Symptoms for penile cancer typically involve changes in the skin of the penis including a lump, ulcer or rash. While these symptoms don't always indicate penile cancer, it is important to visit a doctor promptly for proper diagnosis.
Accurate and timely diagnosis is the first step in developing an individualized treatment plan for you. Winship physicians specializing in detecting and diagnosing penile cancer will start with a physical exam of the genital area and possibly the lymph nodes. After the physical exam, additional tests may be needed including a biopsy and imaging tests.
The most critical part of the diagnosis is determining whether the cancer has metastasized to local lymph nodes. Our radiology experts see a number of penile cancer cases every year and are attuned to even subtle signs of metastatic disease, and imaging is often part of the care plan.
Learn About Cancer
For reliable, in-depth information about cancer symptoms, staging and diagnosis, visit CancerQuest, an educational and outreach program at Emory University.
Your Treatment Options
Winship offers numerous treatment options including laser therapy, topical chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and minimally invasive dermatologic surgery (Moh's surgery).
Surgery: Robotic surgery options for penile cancer care are offered for appropriate patients. Sometimes more radical surgery is needed, such as a partial or total removal of the penis. Winship oncologists are trained in both cancer surgery and reconstructive urological surgery, and this dual training is the key to preservation of cosmetic and sexual function. Every patient is reviewed individually with a focus on penile preservation, even if radical treatments are recommended.
Lymph node removal: This type of treatment involves removing local lymph nodes. Winship doctors have pioneered a minimally invasive lymph node removal/dissection technique that improves recovery and lowers the risk of infection, while maintaining excellent cancer outcomes.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy for penile cancer has undergone tremendous advances since 2010 and Winship medical oncologists are experienced at using the latest, most successful chemotherapy regimens. Additionally, several clinical trials of new drug combinations are offered to treat this disease.
Clinical Trials
In addition to standard therapy, participating in clinical trials may be an option in certain cases. Clinical trials provide patients access to new medications that are being developed to treat penile cancer. Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship.
Supportive Oncology Care
In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, nurse navigators, dietitians and social service professionals.
Your Treatment Team
- Physicians
- Physician Diagnosticians
- Nurse Navigators
- Adv Practice
- Nurses
- Support Services
- Clinical Trials
- All
Viraj Master MD, PhD, FACS
- Urologist

Viraj Master MD, PhD, FACS
- Dr. Master is a renowned national expert in the surgical treatment of kidney cancer particularly a complex variety that extends into the main blood vessels and the heart.
- Director of Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Karen Anderson MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Karen Anderson MDiv
- Rev. Anderson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- karen.anderson@emory.edu
- (470) 808-2581
Wendy Baer MD
- Psychiatric Oncologist

Wendy Baer MD
- Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
- Director of Psychiatric Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Deborah A. Baumgarten MD, MPH, FACR, FSAR
- Radiologist

Deborah A. Baumgarten MD, MPH, FACR, FSAR
- Dr. Baumgarten specializes in diagnostic imaging of genitourinary cancers including renal cell, bladder, testicular, and ovarian cancer.
- Professor, Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- dbaumga@emory.edu
- (404) 778-7777
Anna Bausum ND
- Integrative Oncology Specialist

Anna Bausum ND
- Dr. Bausum supports patients with cancer by incorporating a variety of integrative medicine tools alongside patients' conventional oncology care regimens.
- Integrative Oncology Specialist, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- integrativeoncology@emory.edu
- (404) 778-0600
Mehmet Asim Bilen MD
- Medical Oncologist

Mehmet Asim Bilen MD
- Dr. Bilen is actively involved in clinical research and patient care in the area of genitourinary cancers.
- Director, Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Laura Brachman MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Laura Brachman MD
- Dr. Brachman provides patients with cancer with relief from their symptoms and helps improve their quality of life throughout their journey.
- Assistant Medical Director, Outpatient Palliative and Supportive Care, Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Jacqueline Brown MD
- Medical Oncologist

Jacqueline Brown MD
- Dr. Brown specializes in treating patients with genitourinary cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Brendan M. Browne MD
- Urologist

Brendan M. Browne MD
- Dr. Browne's primary clinical focus is in general urology and endourology, including treatment of urologic cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Bradley C. Carthon MD, PhD
- Medical Oncologist

Bradley C. Carthon MD, PhD
- As part of the genitourinary oncology team, Dr. Carthon treats patients with prostate, bladder, and renal cancers and other genitourinary malignancies.
- Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Supportive Oncologist

Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Dr. Curseen is the primary provider for the Supportive Oncology Clinic at Winship.
- Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Jatin S. Gandhi MBBS, MD
- Pathologist

Jatin S. Gandhi MBBS, MD
- A board certified pathologist, Dr. Gandhi specializes in the review of genitourinary oncologic and bone-soft tissue pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- jatin.gandhi@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5227
Ashesh B. Jani MD, MSEE, FASTRO
- Radiation Oncologist

Ashesh B. Jani MD, MSEE, FASTRO
- Dr. Jani specializes in the treatment of genitourinary malignancies including cancer of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testes and urethra.
- Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
April Jones MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

April Jones MDiv
- Rev. Jones provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- april.dawn.jones@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2767
Shreyas S. Joshi MD, MPH
- Urologist

Shreyas S. Joshi MD, MPH
- Dr. Joshi specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers primarily involving the bladder, kidney and prostate.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Ashish Khanna MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist

Ashish Khanna MD
- Dr. Khanna focuses on the identification and treatment of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and other issues resulting from cancer and related treatments.
- Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Emma Kimball LCSW
- Social Worker

Emma Kimball LCSW
- Ms. Kimball assists breast cancer, melanoma and genitourinary patients at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Omer Kucuk MD
- Medical Oncologist

Omer Kucuk MD
- A medical oncologist with a major interest in nutrition and cancer prevention, Dr. Kucuk mainly treats patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.
- Professor and Correll Chair in Genitourinary Cancer, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Dr. Kunihiro works to improve quality of life for patients with cancer, no matter the stage of illness - from initial diagnosis, during treatment, in remission or closer to end of life.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Meredith Maxwell MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Meredith Maxwell MD
- Dr. Maxwell collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship to help patients address symptoms and improve their quality of life during their journey with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Courtney Coursey Moreno MD
- Radiologist

Courtney Coursey Moreno MD
- Dr. Moreno's clinical specialties include CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.
- Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-7777
Vikram M. Narayan MD
- Urologist

Vikram M. Narayan MD
- Dr. Narayan specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers and has a research focus in the management of bladder and urothelial cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Bassel Nazha MD, MPH
- Medical Oncologist

Bassel Nazha MD, MPH
- Dr. Nazha specializes in the treatment of genitourinary cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Adeboye O. Osunkoya MD
- Pathologist

Adeboye O. Osunkoya MD
- Dr. Osunkoya is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in urologic pathology.
- Professor, Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- adeboye.osunkoya@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5867
Sonal Oza MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist

Sonal Oza MD
- Dr. Oza is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation medicine.
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Michelle Park MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Michelle Park MD
- Dr. Park helps improve quality of life for patients with cancer at any stage of their illness by addressing symptoms and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Pretesh Patel MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Pretesh Patel MD
- Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies as well as the use of high-dose rate brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and proton therapy.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Dr. Peacock leads the Winship Spiritual Health Team in the work of offering compassionate, inclusive, supportive, evidence based care to patients, families and staff.
- Director of Spiritual Health, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- caroline.peacock@emory.edu
- (404) 778-8029
Natalie Brooke Peeples MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Natalie Brooke Peeples MD
- A palliative care specialist, Dr. Peeples, provides care and treatments to improve quality of life for patients in any stage of their cancer journey.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Nikhil T. Sebastian MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Nikhil T. Sebastian MD
- Dr. Sebastian specializes in the treatment of lung and genitourinary cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Aarti Sekhar MD
- Radiologist

Aarti Sekhar MD
- Dr. Sekhar specializes in image-guided interventions for the treatment of gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-9729
Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- Palliative Care Specialist

Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- A palliative care specialist, Dr. Soodalter provides specialized outpatient medical care with a focus on relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer and other illnesses.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Dallas Thompson MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider

Dallas Thompson MDiv
- Rev. Thompson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
- Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- dallas.anne.thompson@emory.edu
- (470) 487-2457
Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Spiritual Health Provider

Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Raymond provides administrative leadership to the Winship Spiritual Health Team, supporting and assisting in their work of compassionate and inclusive care of patients, staff, and their loved ones.
- Process Improvement Specialist III, Senior Spiritual Health Clinician, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- raymond.walker@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Palliative Oncologist

Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448