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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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Insurances Accepted
Before your appointment, please contact the doctor's office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- EPO
- NY Signature
- Student Health
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Special Needs
- PPO
- HMO
- Great West (National)
- EPO
- POS
- Special Needs
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
- EPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- ConnectiCare
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Medicare Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- Local 1199
- MagnaCare
- Traditional Medicare
- Railroad
- Multiplan
- HMO
- Essential Plan
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Medicaid Managed Care
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- Empire Plan
- Compass (Exchange)
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- SelectHealth
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Christopher B Anderson, MD
Christopher B. Anderson, MD, MPH, is the Given Foundation Associate Professor of Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and a leading urologic oncologist specializing in the management of genitourinary malignancies, including bladder, prostate, testis, and kidney cancers.
Dr. Anderson received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his urology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He subsequently completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, at which time he also earned a Master of Public Health from Harvard University.
He currently serves as Director of the Division of Urologic Oncology and performs both open and robotic surgery. Dr. Anderson is also at the forefront of organ preservation for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, widely utilizing active surveillance for appropriately selected patients. He is involved in several clinical trials and has contributed to national guideline development.
Dr. Anderson is committed to patient-centered care, taking time to understand each patient's priorities and treatment goals. He employs a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management, incorporating a variety of approaches to develop an individualized treatment plan, including surveillance, radiation, systemic therapy, and targeted therapy.
An accomplished academic, Dr. Anderson has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. His research focuses on treatment decision-making, quality of care, and innovations in surgical education. He serves as an Assistant Editor for The Journal of Urology and is a reviewer for multiple leading journals in the field.
In addition to his clinical and research roles, Dr. Anderson is the Residency Program Director for the Department of Urology, where he plays a central role in training the next generation of urologists. Recognized for excellence in teaching and mentorship, he received the Columbia University Department of Urology Resident Teaching Award. Dr. Anderson is board certified in urology and is a member of the American Urological Association.
Board Certifications
Specialties & Expertise
EDUCATION
- Medical School: Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine
- Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS
- Given Foundation Associate Professor of Urology at CUMC
- Director of Urologic Oncology
- Residency Program Director
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
AWARDS & HONORS
- Given Foundation Endowed Associate Professor, May 2024
- Resident Teaching Award 2017-2018, Columbia University Department of Urology
- Super Doctors, Top New York Physicians Rising Stars Edition 2019
- Super Doctors, Top New York Physicians Rising Stars Edition 2018
- Super Doctors, Top New York Physicians Rising Stars Edition 2017
Patient Experience Rating
Current combined Rating
The Patient Experience Star Rating represents how patients feel about the quality of their interaction with their Columbia provider during an office visit. This rating is derived from patient answers to four questions on a standardized experience survey, which is sent out to verified patients and administered by an independent third-party, Qualtrics. Responses are scored and converted to a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating.4.9 stars out of five. |523 ratings
- Did the provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?
- Did the provider listen carefully to you?
- Did this provider show respect for what you had to say?
- How would you rate the provider on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best possible rating?
