When most people think of urology doctors, they picture the stereotypical doctor who specializes in the male reproductive system. And while urologists do specialize in this, there’s much more to it than that, as Dr. Richard Yalowitz has learned throughout his career. After growing up in Northwest Indiana and completing his undergraduate degree at Indiana University Bloomington, he attended Harvard Medical School where he was selected to study oncology under esteemed urologist Dr. Albert Sherman (Dr. Yalowitz’s mentor and personal hero). Dr.
An unlikely journey begins:
Dr. Yalowitz grew up in Northwest Indiana. He continued his education at Cornell University Medical College where he completed an internship, residency, and postdoctoral fellowship in urology at their prestigious Stony Brook program.
To Indiana University and beyond:
Dr. Yalowitz grew up in Northwest Indiana. Inspired by his father, Dr. Yalowitz went on to get his medical degree from Harvard Medical School before returning home and practicing urology at Community Hospital of San Bernardino for over ten years, where he became their Chief of Urology and Chairman of Medicine on staff at CHSB where he eventually served as an expert witness for a case involving negligent care in 2005.
A trip around the world:
Dr. Yalowitz grew up in Northwest Indiana. He attended Indiana University Bloomington and graduated with high distinction with a major in chemistry. After his undergraduate degree, he obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he also served as associate chief resident for urology. After six years of surgical training at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in North America, Dr. Yalowitz sought out an opportunity to practice urology on a global scale with disadvantaged populations and social justice initiatives that drive him every day as a humanitarian and professional physician.
The dark days of medical school:
Dr. Yalowitz knew that he wanted to become a doctor and had always been interested in helping people, but his undergraduate years at Indiana University Bloomington were a time of confusion. He considered majoring in chemistry or engineering before settling on biology as a potential path. After attending an information session at the medical school during his junior year, however, he was convinced that becoming a doctor would provide him with both intellectual and personal fulfillment. But balancing academics with extracurricular activities proved difficult–as did pay for school after his father passed away–and for two years he slogged through medical school until he found himself barely able to stay afloat academically. It wasn’t until he recommitted himself halfway through his third year that things began coming together and finally started enjoying his experience.
A new beginning at Harvard Medical School:
Following a brief interlude in private practice and the successful operation of a group medical practice, Dr. Yalowitz was accepted into Harvard Medical School, where he continued his specialty training in urology and pursued studies in health law. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1990. At that time, he became board certified by the American Board of Urology (ABU). His first post-medical school academic appointment was as an Assistant Professor at Yale University, where he served for five years before joining New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, from which he retired after a long and distinguished career as an educator and clinical researcher at its Department of Urology. In addition to his teaching responsibilities there, Dr.
The bright lights of training in urology:
Urology Doctors provide care for people with diseases of the genitourinary system, which includes the urinary bladder, urethra, prostate gland, and other organs. They often focus on the prevention and diagnosis of a variety of kidney disorders. As a urologist with an Indiana upbringing who attended IU Bloomington before matriculating to Harvard Medical School, Dr. Yalowitz is uniquely qualified in both areas of training and location.
Working at Mass General Hospital:
Dr. Yalowitz worked as a urology doctor at Mass General Hospital and was one of the top doctors in his field. His colleagues said he was mild-mannered, thoughtful, inquisitive, quiet yet confident, according to an email from Dr. James Baskin, his former department chairman, who called him the epitome of someone you would want caring for your relative.
When Dr. John Yamrus arrived at Mass General as its new chief of surgery in 2012 and found out about Dr. Yalowitz, he wrote that it made him concerned that this man had been given so much responsibility without being supported by enough other physicians. The hospital tried to address his needs by asking more doctors to take on some of Dr.
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications:
Romi has recently completed a graduate program at Syracuse University with a master’s degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. She has interned at Wiley Group, one of the nation’s leading digital communications firms. She is currently employed by IDC, a public affairs firm with over 50 years of public relations experience. In her spare time, she writes for Ink Magazine and some of her freelance work has been published in USA Today.
Return home to practice medicine, teach, write, and advocate for prostate cancer awareness
At age 26, Dr. Eric Yalowitz realized he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Leaving his native Indiana behind, he joined Boston-based Partners HealthCare System where he completed three years of general surgery training before switching to urology and urologic oncology. He was soon selected as chief resident of urology at Tufts New England Medical Center, a position that allowed him to take care of patients while also continuing his own surgical education. To help provide even better service for patients, Dr.
