Alexander K. Chow MD is a board-certified fellowship trained urologic surgeon who specializes in advanced robotic surgery for treatment of urological cancers (prostate, kidney, ureter, bladder) and upper urinary tract reconstruction. He also treats patients with general urological conditions including benign prostate disease, kidney stones, urinary obstruction, sexual dysfunction, and vasectomies.
Prior to his appointment at PIH Health, Dr. Chow served as an Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was recognized as Educator of the Year in consecutive years for excellence in teaching and mentoring the next generation of urologists. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts on surgical techniques and surgical outcomes and presented numerous abstracts on robotic surgery at regional, national, and international urological meetings.
Dr. Chow is committed to delivering compassionate and patient–centered care. He takes pride in providing state of the art surgery and being available every step of the way for his patients. He considers it a great privilege to join the family of PIH Health and is excited to serve the diverse neighborhoods within Los Angeles County and Orange County.
In his free time, he enjoys being active outdoors with his family including running, hiking, surfing, and skiing. As a Chicago native, he is a passionate supporter of his city's sports teams - Go Bears, Bulls, and White Sox!
Link to Dr. Chow's publications (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=LnxeRswAAAAJ)
