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Jeffrey Cadeddu, M.D.

Jeffrey Cadeddu, M.D.

Titles and Appointments

Professor

Endowed Title
Ralph C. Smith, M.D., Distinguished Chair in Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
Schools
Medical School | Graduate School
Departments
Urology | Radiology
Graduate Programs
Biomedical Engineering

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  • Biography

    Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and in 1993 received his Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his urology and surgery residencies. He then joined The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1999 and currently holds the dual appointments of Professor of Urology and Professor of Radiology at the institution. In addition, he holds the Ralph C. Smith, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Minimally Invasive Surgery. His publications include over 320 peer reviewed articles, over 75 invited articles and book chapters, and 11 US Patents. He is the recipient of the American Urological Association’s 2007 Gold Cystoscope Award for outstanding contributions to the science of urology and was elected to active membership in the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS). He received the UT Southwestern Medical Center Watson Award recognizing him as the exemplary clinician of 2018 and received the Endourology Society Ralph Clayman Mentorship Award in 2024.  He currently serves as the Executive Medical Director for Perioperative Services at UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital.

  • Education
    Medical School
    Johns Hopkins University (1993)
    Internship
    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1994), General Surgery
    Residency
    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1995), General Surgery
    Residency
    Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1998), Urology
  • Research Interest
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Laparoscopic Techniques
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Surgical Education
  • Publications

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    Characterization of renal ischemia using DLP hyperspectral imaging: a comparison of artery-only occlusion (AO) versus artery and vein occlusion (AV)
    Tracy, CR, Terrell JD, Francis RP, Wehner EF, Smith J, Lirotja M, Hawkins DL, Pearle MS, Cadeddu JA J Endourol 2010 24 321
    Radiofrequency ablation of small renal cortical tumors in healthy adults: renal function preservation and intermediate oncologic outcome
    Stern JM, Gupta A, Raman JD, Cost N, Lucas S, Lotan Y, Raj GV, and Cadeddu JA BJUI 2009 104 786
    Magnetic resonance spectroscopy predicts the histologic assessment of radiofrequency ablated renal tissue
    Stern JM, Merritt ME, Zeltser I, Raman JD, Cadeddu JA Eur Urol 2009 55 433
    Optical reflectance spectroscopy to differentiate benign from malignant renal tumors at surgery
    Bensalah K, Peswani D, Tuncel A, Raman JD, Zeltser I, Liu H, and Cadeddu JA Urology 2009 73 178
  • Honors & Awards
    • Ralph Clayman Mentor Award
      Endourological Society (2024)
    • Elected Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow)
      (2018)
    • Patricia and William Watson Jr. M.D., Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine
      (2018)
    • Co - President of the Engineering and Urology Society
      (2014)
    • First Prize (Clinical Category) Endourological Society Fellow Essay Contest
      (2014)
    • Elected to American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
      (2013)
    • First Prize (Clinical Category) Endourological Society Fellow Essay Contest
      (2012)
    • Best Paper Award
      (2011)
    • Second Prize Olympus Essay Contest
      American Urological Association Annual Meeting (2011)
    • Appointed Corresponding Member
      Columbian Society of Urology (2010)
    • Best Scientific Abstract Award
      World Congress of Endourology (2010)
    • Chancellor's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award
      The University of Texas Office of Research and Technology Transfer (2010)
    • Tech Titans Innovator Award Finalist
      Dallas Metroplex Technology Council (2010)
    • Appointed Corresponding Member
      Venezuelan Society of Surgery (2009)
    • Texas Super Doctors, Urology
      (2009-2024)
    • Second Place Prize for Best Presentations
      Jackson Hole Seminars (2008)
    • Gold Cystoscope Award
      For Significant Contributions to the Field of Urology within 10 Years of Residency (2007)
    • Distinguished Chair in Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
      Holder, Ralph C. Smith M.D. (2006)
    • Ralph C. Smith, MD, Distinguished Chair in Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
      (2006)
    • Top Doctors in Urology: Castle Connelly
      Annual Awarded (2006)
    • Best Doctors in Dallas
      (2005-2024)
    • Samuel Ambrose Socioeconomic Prize Essay Contest
      American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (2002)
    • Honorable Mention Video Contest
      American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA (2001)
    • Olympus Prize, Best Scientific Presentation 3rd Place
      18th World Congress of Endourology, Sao Paolo, Brazil (2000)
    • Elected Member Alpha Omega National Medical Honor Society
      (1998)
    • Arnold M Seligman Award: Most outstanding surgical resident
      (1995)
    • General and Department Honors
      The Johnson Hopkins University (1989)
    • Summer Research Scholarship
      American Chemical Society (1988)
    • Tau Beta Pi
      National Engineering Honor Society (1986)
    • Best Doctors in America
      2011 - 2014, 2019
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Board of Urology (2003)
    • American Urological Association (2001)
    • Endourological Society (1999)
    • Engineering and Urology Society (2001)
    • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons GLASGOW (2018)
    • Society of Urologic Oncology (2002)
    • South Central Section AUA (2003-2025)
    • Texas Urological Society (2001)