About Me
I am a urologist who specializes in treating patients with genitourinary cancers, including bladder, urethral, urothelial, testicular, penile and sarcoma of the urinary tract. My particular focus is on constructing urinary diversion and nerve-sparing for patients with bladder cancer by radial vasectomy, although I’m interested in organ-sparing operations for every cancer that I treat. In addition to my clinical work, I serve as an associate professor in the Department of Urology at The Ohio State University and hold the Julius and Diana Skestos Chair in Urology.
I’m passionate about cancer care because it allows me an enormous opportunity to impact the most important commodity anybody has: their health. It’s a privilege to be able to restore a patient’s quality of life and functionality back to the way it was before their cancer diagnosis. I want to return them to their families, their lives, their employment and the things they did before becoming a patient under my care. My work allows me to find better ways to treat these diseases with new treatments, as well as build relationships with my colleagues — including fellow surgeons, medical oncologists and the various nursing services — in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
The culture at The James really emphasizes discovery and research, which provides me the opportunity to be both a surgeon and a scientist. As a member of the Cancer Biology Program at the OSUCCC – James, my lab works to better understand the modulation of the tumor microenvironment and identify new therapeutic targets, including new immune therapies to treat the microenvironment. We have a large portfolio of clinical trials for bladder and urothelial cancers and are currently investigating these concepts. Additionally, my research program is very invested in helping the underserved minority population by providing them with clinical care and enlisting them in some of these clinical trials.
The thing I enjoy most about working at The James is the people. From top to bottom, everyone who is employed here is friendly and warm, and they all understand why we are here — to provide our patients with the best possible care. I’m proud to have been named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors” for more than a decade alongside many of my colleagues, as I believe it reflects how much we’re making an impact in people’s lives.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Prostate Cancers
- Urologic Surgical Procedures
- Testicular Cancers
- Kidney Cancers
- Bladder Cancer
- Urethral Cancers
- Urology
- Urogenital Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, AB
7/1/1989 - 6/10/1993
Internship
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL
6/10/1993 - 6/9/1994
Residency
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1999
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2006
Academic Information
My Department
Urology
My Division
Urology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
381 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.7 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.8 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Pohar has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I only wish all doctors were as concerned for their patients.
Dr. Kamal Pohar and his staff are all brilliant and kind professionals. I always feel safe and well cared for on these appointments.
I have confidence In Dr Pohar an the staff
Dr. Pohar came highly recommended and I understand why. He is so knowledgeable and he explained what he believes is my issue and what he can do to improve my quality of life.
Dr, Polhar is a wonderful Doctor, he's very very polite, and a very concerning doctor.
Dr. Pohar is a wonderful care provider
I hope to never need another oncologist other than Dr. Pohar, he is exceptional!
Dr Pohar has been wonderful. I am so lucky to have found him. While I still have worries, I have a real reduction in anxiety knowing he is taking care of me.
Dr. Pohar is an excellent physician and I am very happy with him treating my cancer.
Both the PA and Dr. Pohar spent amply time explaining the cancer itself and the recommended treatment.
Was treated very well
All has been very good
Dr Pohar is an awesome doctor.
Very friendly
My good experience is having Dr. Pohar as my primary provider.
Six month follow up exam and we have a cure!
Dr Pohar has been my oncologist for close to 20 years. I am very grateful to be a patient in his care
Dr. Pohar is the beat!
Dr Pohar and his entire team are great. I would recommend them anytime.
Dr Pohar was very informative and gave a detailed explanation of plan of action.
Great patient interaction during the appointment
Overall good
Dr. Pohar is the absolute best.
Dr. Pohar and staff are the best.
Excellent care & professionalism with Dr. Pohar and his staff ALL.
Excellent care received from Dr. Pohar.
Dr. Kamal Pohar has provided EXCELLENT care for me and is the most thorough, helpful, courteous, informative physician I've ever dealt with. Can't say enough about him!
Staff is excellent!
Always a person there to assist me with help, directions and make me feel welcome.
We are very happy with Dr Pohar and his Team
I would like to recognize Dr. Pohar for his excellence in his field.
Staff and Dr Pohar were professional and friendly.
Dr. Pohar and his staff very good @ keeping me informed on my condition.
Good
Couldn't ask for better providers.
I understand the tremendous workload of the care providers. Their visits were brief. Sometimes I remembered my questions after they had left the room.
Dr. Polar Was excellent!
Dr. Pohar is extraordinary! I have complete confidence in him and highly value his advice and care.
Dr Pohar was excellent I'm explaining how he views my problem after looking at my past record from the Kettering Network. He explained he will schedule further tests, review & discuss way ahead with me same day.
I was given options for treatment. It was thoroughly explained. I was given plenty of time to ask questions and discuss my subsequent treatment. I noticed empathy from the doctors and some emotion. After all, they are human.
The team caring for my issue has been marvelous.
Dr. Pohar is very caring, and explains things better than anyone ever has in my lifetime.
For a first meeting, I was impressed with Dr Pohar
Good
They are all great
I am so confident in my surgeon's abilities and in the quality of the care I will receive
Dr. Pohar and Sara and Molly are all great. I have great trust and faith in their abilities and communication skills.
So good, wonderful care
Dr. Pohar explained things that I was not aware of prior to meeting with him.
This was one of the finest medical experiences of my long adult life.