About Me
I am a urologic oncology specialist providing medical and surgical care to patients with bladder and urothelial cancers. I became a physician-scientist because I am passionate about using advancements from the lab to improve patient care, and I participate in the conduct, analysis, and initiation of bladder cancer clinical trials to advance that goal.
As an assistant professor of Urology and a member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James, my research centers on exploring the functions of immune cells in the bladder cancer tumor microenvironment. In my bladder cancer immunology research laboratory, my team and I are currently focused on how biological sex differences influence the body’s natural immune responses. We are also exploring how modulating androgen signaling in bladder tumors may improve immune responses against cancer.
I have been honored to receive awards to further my research, including the Physician Scientist Retention in Research Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Research Scholar Award from the Urology Care Foundation, and a Department of Defense Career Development Award. I have co-authored multiple articles published in peer-reviewed journals. I also currently serve on panels at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network focused on setting recommended treatment guidelines for bladder and penile cancers.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Urogenital Cancers
- Robotics
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancers
- Prostate Cancers
- Testicular Cancers
- Urethral Cancers
- Hematuria
- Adrenal Gland Cancers
- Urology
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
8/1/2004 - 5/20/2009
Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2017
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Urology
My Division
Urology
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Sundi has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
