Summary

Dr. Robert Pugach is the medical director of Western States HIFU. He has one of the largest prostate cancer practices in California and routinely treats patients from all areas of the United States. He also has a large international patient base, treating patients from many countries including France, Italy, Brazil, Australia, and Africa.

Dr. Robert Pugach’s Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer has been the medical leader in non-invasive and minimally invasive, innovative prostate cancer treatments. He has performed more than 3000 procedures. Dr. Pugach is one of the world’s most experienced HIFU practitioners and is in a select group of urologists trained to teach other doctors how to perform the HIFU procedure. He is also one of the most experienced practitioners of cryoablation – prostate freezing – for cancer. As an early adopter of HIFU technology, Dr. Pugach has been performing and educating urologists about HIFU for more than 15 years. Read the latest news!

“While I have performed thousands of surgical procedures for prostate disease, I am excited to offer HIFU to patients in the U.S. now that we have been approved by our FDA. I am honored to be one of the most experienced HIFU practitioners in the world. I am also the most experienced practitioner for cryoablation (prostate freezing) in the western United States

HIFU opens a new chapter for prostate cancer treatment in the U.S. Now, we join dozens of other countries throughout the world to offer a treatment that can cure cancer while minimizing or eliminating common side effects of surgery such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction. ” Robert Pugach, MD, Western States HIFU
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 48 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
  • 24 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Western States HIFU - Robert Pugach, MD

3801 Katella Ave Ste 110Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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48 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Los Alamitos , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CACovina , CA
Med School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Southern Medical University Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Robert G. Pugach

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr Robert G. Pugach has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Robert G. Pugach has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Enlarged Prostate (Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Male Circumcision
  • Male Infertility
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Prostate Inflammation (Prostatitis)
  • Prostatitis
  • Testis Cancer (Testicular Neoplasm)
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Vasectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Dr Robert G. Pugach holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr Pugach's NPI number is 1780687319.

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Dr Robert Pugach's office is located at 3801 Katella Ave Ste 110, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720.
What languages does Dr Robert Pugach speak?
Dr Robert Pugach speaks English.

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