Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Urology
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
- BS from University of California, Davis
- 06/2010 - Davis, California, United States
- Cellular Biology
- MD from Baylor College of Medicine
- 05/2015 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Internship at University of California, Davis Health Department of General Surgery
- 06/2016 - Sacramento, California, United States
- Internship in General Surgery
- Residency at University of California, Davis Health Department of General Surgery
- 07/2017 - Sacramento, California, United States
- Residency in General Surgery
- Residency at University of California, Davis Health Department of Urologic Surgery
- 06/2020 - Sacramento, California, United States
- Residency in Urologic Surgery
- Residency at University of California, Davis Health Department of Urologic Surgery
- 06/2021 - Sacramento, California, United States
- Chief Resident in Urologic Surgery
- Fellowship at City of Hope Cancer Center
- 06/2022 - Duarte, California, United States
- Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Urologic Oncology
Certifications
- Texas Medical License
- #T9634
- Texas Medical Board
Professional Interests
- Robotic Surgery; Urologic Oncology
- Renal mass
- Kidney Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Elevated PSA
- Recurrent Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Partial Nephrectomy
- Renal Tumors
- Ureteral Reconstruction
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Stones
Professional Statement
Dr. Badal was born and raised in San Jose, California where he grew up in the Silicon Valley exposed to cutting edge technology at an early age. He originally had an interest in pursuing a career in computer science and electrical engineering and even worked at Intel Corporation during high school, but his mentor at Intel convinced him to pursue healthcare as a career.
Dr. Badal attended the University of California, Davis in Davis, CA where he earned a degree in Cellular Biology, graduating cum laude in 2010. Here he had early exposure to research science and developed his molecular biology research skills.
Dr. Badal then attended Baylor College of Medicine where he earned his medical degree in 2015. As a student, Dr. Badal worked closely with the medical school's leadership and was President of the Medical Student Council and the director for the medical school's student mentorship network. Dr. Badal also volunteered time at HOMES - a healthcare clinic for the homeless located in downtown Houston all through his medical education. He was awarded the Lehmann Outstanding Medical Student Award in 2015 for his leadership contributions to the Medical School.
Dr. Badal then attended residency at the University of California, Davis where he completed a two-year residency in General Surgery followed by four years in Urologic Surgery. Dr. Badal developed a passion for minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery while in residency.
After residency, Dr. Badal completed his fellowship at the City of Hope National Cancer Center located outside Los Angeles, CA in 2021. Here he had the unique opportunity to work closely with patient's who were either dealing with newly diagnosed cancer or were battling their second or third or sometimes fifth recurrence of disease. Under the tutelage of his mentors at City of Hope, Dr. Badal was exposed to the highest level of surgical training and further honed his skills as a robotic surgeon.
Dr. Badal is fortunate to have trained with leaders in the field of urology and has a passion for integrating emerging technologies and providing the highest level of care for patients. Dr. Badal is also interested in cognitive behavioral education and how to amplify compassionate, empathetic approaches in medical education.
When not working, Dr. Badal spends time with his wife, three daughters, and two cats. Dr. Badal is proud to be a father to three beautiful and intelligent young girls and enjoys participating in creative activities with them and his wife.
Dr. Badal attended the University of California, Davis in Davis, CA where he earned a degree in Cellular Biology, graduating cum laude in 2010. Here he had early exposure to research science and developed his molecular biology research skills.
Dr. Badal then attended Baylor College of Medicine where he earned his medical degree in 2015. As a student, Dr. Badal worked closely with the medical school's leadership and was President of the Medical Student Council and the director for the medical school's student mentorship network. Dr. Badal also volunteered time at HOMES - a healthcare clinic for the homeless located in downtown Houston all through his medical education. He was awarded the Lehmann Outstanding Medical Student Award in 2015 for his leadership contributions to the Medical School.
Dr. Badal then attended residency at the University of California, Davis where he completed a two-year residency in General Surgery followed by four years in Urologic Surgery. Dr. Badal developed a passion for minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery while in residency.
After residency, Dr. Badal completed his fellowship at the City of Hope National Cancer Center located outside Los Angeles, CA in 2021. Here he had the unique opportunity to work closely with patient's who were either dealing with newly diagnosed cancer or were battling their second or third or sometimes fifth recurrence of disease. Under the tutelage of his mentors at City of Hope, Dr. Badal was exposed to the highest level of surgical training and further honed his skills as a robotic surgeon.
Dr. Badal is fortunate to have trained with leaders in the field of urology and has a passion for integrating emerging technologies and providing the highest level of care for patients. Dr. Badal is also interested in cognitive behavioral education and how to amplify compassionate, empathetic approaches in medical education.
When not working, Dr. Badal spends time with his wife, three daughters, and two cats. Dr. Badal is proud to be a father to three beautiful and intelligent young girls and enjoys participating in creative activities with them and his wife.
Selected Publications
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Netscher DT, Badal JJ, Yang J, Kaufman Y, Alexander J, Noble P.. " Biomechanical evaluation of double-strand (looped) and single-strand polyamide multifilament suture: influence of knot and suture size " Hand. 2015 Sep ; 10 (3) : 417-424.
Pubmed PMID: 26330772. -
Badal J, Ramasamy R, Hakky T, Chandrashekar A, Lipshultz L.. " Case Report: Persistent erectile dysfunction in a man with prolactinoma. " F1000Res. 2015 Jan 15; 4 (13)
Pubmed PMID: 25844161. -
Netscher DT, Badal JJ.. " Closed flexor tendon ruptures. " J Hand Surg Am.. 2014 Nov ; 39 (11) : 2315-2323.
Pubmed PMID: 25442746. -
Scovell JM, Pastuszak AW, Slawin J, Badal J, Link RE, Lipshultz LI.. " Impaired Sleep Quality is Associated With More Significant Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Male Shift Workers " Urology. 2017 Jan ; 99 : 197-202.
Pubmed PMID: 27639796.
Memberships
- American Urological Association
- Member
- American Medical Association
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Education Skills
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