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.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Adrenal Gland Adenoma
- Adrenal Tumor
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (ENLARGED PROSTATE)
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Disorders
- Cystinuria (KIDNEY STONES DUE TO CYSTINE)
- Elevated Psa Levels
- Enlarged Prostate
- Fistula
- Genital Injury
- Hematuria
- Hydrocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Tumor Embolization
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Bladder
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Penis
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Ureter
- Penile Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Diseases
- Prostate Disorders
- Pyelonephritis
- Renal Cancer
- Renal Cyst
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Disorders
- Testicular Torsion
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
- Urethral Disorders
- Urinary Tract Injury
Procedures I perform
- Bladder Tumor Resection
- Cystoscopy-Guided Biopsy
- Cystotomy
- Da Vinci Surgery
- Hydrocele Repair
- Ileal Conduit Creation With Stoma
- Laparoscopic Surgery Treatment
- Laparoscopic Treatment
- Nephroureterectomy
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Prostatectomy
- Pyeloplasty Surgery
- Transurethral Resection Of Prostate
- Ureteral Stent Placement For Kidney Stones
- Ureteroscopy With Biopsy
- Urethral Biopsy
- Urethral Stricture Incision
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
- BlueChoice Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Navigate
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Student Resources
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Network OA
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UHC Passport
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Sentara Health
- POS OA
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HighMark
- IH-HMO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Choice POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TRICARE for Life East
- OA Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Core Essential (HMO)
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>