Dr. Michael Karellas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Karellas, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in urologic oncology. He completed his Urologic Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2009 and has extensive training in urology and general surgery from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of urologic cancers, including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer, as well as general urology conditions such as kidney stones. Dr. Karellas emphasizes a patient-centered approach in his practice, where he collaborates with patients to discuss treatment options based on clinical guidelines and individual preferences. He is also the Director of the Western Division of Urology at Yale Medicine and is involved in various professional organizations, including the American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. His research interests span a wide range of urological treatments, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field through clinical practice and research.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Director, Western Region, Department of Urology

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Chief of Urology

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.