Empowering, Helping More Urologic Cancer Patients

A urologist with expertise in complex urologic cancer surgery recently joined LVPG Urology, adding to Lehigh Valley Health Network’s unrivaled world-class, compassionate care in the region.

Peter Reisz, MD, who completed training in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York, has offices in Allentown and Quakertown. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute has been a longtime member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance (MSK Cancer Alliance), which provides patients even more life-saving options.

Through the MSK Cancer Alliance, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers access to leading edge clinical trials and the newest therapeutic options close to home, something Dr. Reisz is eager to continue and build upon.

Dr. Reisz, also affiliated with Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, says caring for patients with cancer is becoming more and more complex, with more systemic therapies, targeted radiation treatments and surgical interventions and a variety of options available to patients.

“It’s important to have a true expert team of surgical, medical and radiation oncology colleagues working together to identify the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient,” Dr. Reisz says. “Our [LVPG Urology] team can offer complex urologic surgical care comparable to any world-class institution, right here in the Lehigh Valley.”

Dr. Reisz has expertise in both open and minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques and provides complex oncological surgical care to patients utilizing the newest technology.

Among more common urologic surgeries such as prostatectomy and nephrectomy, Dr. Reisz also performs open and robotic surgeries for conditions including bladder, testicular and penile cancers.

“I look forward to offering thoughtful partnerships, clear explanations and comfort to patients when I can,” Dr. Reisz says. “Cancer diagnoses come with so much fear for the patient and family, and one of my strengths is I communicate well and empower patients to feel involved in their care and have a clear understanding of their options, so they feel comfortable moving forward with treatment.”