About me
Lambros Stamatakis, MD, joined the MedStar Washington Hospital Center in May 2015 and now serves as the director of Urologic Oncology. He is also an associate professor of Urology at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.
He is interested in the diagnosis and management of malignant diseases of the urologic system, including the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testis. He also treats patients with upper tract obstruction/strictures, urinary diversions, BPH, kidney stones, and other urologic conditions. His surgical expertise includes the ability to perform open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) urologic procedures.
Dr. Stamatakis was born and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where he studied biology and religious studies. Dr. Stamatakis subsequently attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then moved to Houston, Texas, where he completed his urologic residency and fellowship in endourology/minimally invasive surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. He then returned to the National Cancer Institute, where he completed an internationally recognized fellowship in urologic oncology.
When not working, Dr. Stamatakis enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Philosophy of Care
We have entered the era of personalized medicine, where "one size doesn't fit all" in terms of management options, surgical approaches, and patient preferences.
I provide individualized state-of-the-art urologic oncologic care using minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques when appropriate. But surgery may just be one component of our care patients with complex cancers of the genitourinary tract often require attack from multiple fronts. In such cases, I will help to coordinate a team approach by engaging our expert partners in medical and radiation oncology, as well as pathology, behavioral health, and social services, thus providing comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care to our patients and optimizing their outcomes. When appropriate, clinical trials may be offered to provide patients with cutting-edge options that are not available in community practice settings.
My goal is not only to be a physician and surgeon for my patients, but also to be a trusted advocate throughout the course of their care.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Psa
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Bladder Incontinence
- Cystourethroscopy With Biopsy
- Female Urinary Tract Infections (UTIS)
- Transurethral Resection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Tumor Markers
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Anogenital Warts
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Bladder
- Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Urinary System
- Congenital Obstructive Defects Of Renal Pelvis
- Cystitis
- Digestive System Complications
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epididymitis
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Female Urethral Stricture
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Hydrocele
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Low Testosterone Levels
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Male Impotence
- Muscle Disorders
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Painful Urination
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Penile Cancer
- Penile Inflammation
- Penis Disorders
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disorders
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Testicular Inflammation
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Undescended Testicle
- Ureteral Calculus
- Urinary Retention
- Urological Disorders
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Bilateral Fallopian Tubes Excision, Open
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Treatment
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Instillations
- Bladder Stone Removal
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Destruction Lesion Penis Surgical Excision
- Destruction Of Stomach
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Kidney Cancer
- Laparoscopy
- Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
- Liver Drainage With Catheter
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Monalisa Touch Therapy
- Neobladder Creation
- Open Partial Nephrectomy
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Penile Cancer
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Prostate Cancer
- Psa Testing
- Rectal Stricture Dilation
- Renal Biopsy
- Tarsal Diagnostic Drainage
- Testicular Cancer
- Urethral Irrigation
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
- Venous Access Device Removal
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Optimum Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Choice POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Student Resources
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst EPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- IH-EPO Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Network OA
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open POS II
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- UHC Passport
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- First Health PPO
- HighMark
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Medicare FFS
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA EPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (2014)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (2011)
Internship: Baylor College of Medicine (2006)
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2005)
Awards
- AUA Gerald P. Murphy Scholar (2009) Outstanding Resident Teaching Award (2006) The Gold Humanism Honor Society (2005) A. Bradley Gaither Award for Excellence in Genitourinary Surgery (2005) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2004)
Hospital affiliations
Blogs
<p><strong>BLOG  </strong><a href="https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2017/09/28/prostate-cancer-high-psa-negative-biopsy/">What to do when prostate cancer biopsy/PSA test results conflict</a></p><p><strong>BLOG </strong><a href="https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2017/01/27/prostate-cancer-mri/">Can an advanced MRI improve prostate cancer screening?</a></p><p><strong>BLOG </strong><a href="https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2017/11/14/treating-bladder-cancer/">Treating bladder cancer: What patients need to know</a></p><p><strong>BLOG </strong><a href="https://blog.medstarwashington.org/2017/12/14/immunotherapy-bladder-cancer/">Immunotherapy: The future course of bladder cancer care</a></p>