Dr. Christopher Saigal

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Saigal is a Professor in the Department of Urology at UCLA Health and serves as Vice Chair. His clinical expertise lies in urologic oncology, particularly related to bladder and prostate cancers. With a fellowship in Urology from UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Saigal is recognized for his contributions in areas including cost-effectiveness analyses and quality of life assessments in urology. He has led significant research projects such as the multi-site PROST-QA study, focusing on the determinants of quality of life in patients undergoing definitive treatment for prostate cancer, and he has been awarded funding for research on costs and care quality in national urologic practice patterns. His work is published in notable journals and has made a meaningful impact on understanding and improving patient care in urology. Dr. Saigal's dedication to both patient care and research makes him a key figure in advancing urologic health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA

Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Urology, engaged in clinical care and research.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.