Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology (RSMIUO) Fellowship

My name is Tarik Benidir, MD, and I am a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida Department of Urology. I received my medical degree from Queens University School of Medicine in Kingston, Ontario, followed by a residency in urology at the University of Toronto and a urologic oncology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

As a urologist that specializes in urologic cancer, I provide surgical management to patients with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. I offer treatment through robotic prostatectomy for the whole gland as well as prostate focal therapy using various modalities. Furthermore, I am trained to utilize robotic cystectomy with intracorporal diversion for bladder cancer management and other robotic procedures for kidney and ureteral cancers.

My research focuses on the optimization of patient selection for prostate focal therapy and the use of genomics, advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to better treat prostate cancer patients.

In addition to my clinical practice, I enjoy educating and mentoring the next generation of urologists.

As a urologic oncologist, I specialize in the surgical treatment of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, kidney and ureters. My training as a Urologic Oncologist began at Temple University School Medicine where I received my medical degree and completed a Urology residency. Following completion of residency I received fellowship training in Urologic Oncology at the Mayo Clinic.

My clinical interests focus on the surgical management of bladder cancer, including radical cystectomy and minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic robotic cystectomy. While my practice focuses on the surgical management of urologic malignancies I place great emphasis on multidisciplinary cancer care involving medical and radiation oncologists.

My research interest is primarily related to improving the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with genitourinary malignancies. To date, most of my research effort has focused on the management of bladder and kidney cancer. Additionally, I have a strong interest in involving appropriately selected patients in clinical trials which are designed to evaluate new treatment regimens and hopefully improve the care of patients at the University of Florida and beyond.

My name is John Michael DiBianco, MD, and I joined the department of urology in 2022. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. I completed a general surgery internship and urologic surgery residency at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. Afterward, I completed a fellowship in endourology at the University of Michigan.

I am now an assistant professor in the department of urology, and my clinical interests include general surgical urology, minimally invasive surgery and specifically the management of kidney stone disease and symptomatic prostate enlargement. My research focus includes quality improvement (QI), the goal of which is to improve the delivery, experience and outcomes of care. I aim to ensure that the choice of treatment is medically appropriate while aligning with the goals of the patient.

In my free time, I enjoy exercising to stay both physically and mentally fit. Additionally, I enjoy movies and experiencing how new movies compare to the classics.

My name is Padraic O’Malley, MSc, MD, FRCSC, and I am a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida Department of Urology and chief of urologic oncology. Following medical school at Saba University School of Medicine, I completed my urology residency at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, where I was awarded the Undergraduate Teaching Award. I completed my urologic oncology fellowship at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York, New York, where I was awarded the Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship Award. I joined UF Health in 2018 and have since been awarded a UF College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher award as well as the Department of Urology Rising Star Award.

Currently, I am a board member of the Florida Urological Society and Southeastern section of the American Urological Association. I am also a member of the American Urological Association, the Canadian Urological Association, the Endourological Society and the Society of Urologic Oncology, in addition to being an international member of the European Association of Urology. Along with seeing patients and teaching, I have contributed as an author to a number of urology-based publications, chapters and abstracts.

My clinical interests revolve around urologic oncology, multidisciplinary care and robotic surgical techniques. I perform complex robotic surgery with a special interest in bladder and kidney cancer. This includes treating IVC thrombus, performing robotic and open tumor thrombectomies, and robotic and open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. I serve as a sub-investigator on a number of clinical trials for bladder, kidney and prostate cancer. My research interests examine the tumor microenvironment in bladder and kidney cancer, the use of novel nanoparticle and artificial intelligence-powered analysis of exosome-based, multi-fluid multi-omics in bladder cancer, and the use of surgery in advanced kidney cancer.

During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, traveling, playing and watching sports (rugby, in particular), and cooking with my smoker.

My name is Li-Ming Su, MD, and I am the Pete and Carolyn Newsome Professor of Urologic Oncology and Chair of the University of Florida Department of Urology. I completed my residency in urology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College and an advanced fellowship in robotics and laparoscopic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to joining UF, I served eight years on faculty at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins. As a proud Gainesville native, I am glad to be serving the community I grew up in and am especially proud to lead the No. 1 academic urology program in the state of Florida.

My clinical interests include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, adrenal tumors and urothelial cancer of the kidney. My research focus is on exploring advanced imaging as applied to urologic oncologic surgery.

As a physician, my goal is to provide patients with outstanding, compassionate care tailored to their unique circumstance and urologic condition.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy saltwater fishing, playing tennis, raising koi fish and spending time with my wife, son, and two dogs.