Urological Surgery Expert Witness | Colorado
Urological Surgery | E-012612
Expert Qualifications
Al Barqawi, MD, FRCS, is an Associate clinical Professor and Lecturer in the Division of Urology at University of Colorado School of medicine. Dr. Barqawi also serves as Director of Research in the Section of Urologic Oncology. He has expertise in urologic oncology and general Urology primarily in prostate disease, early detection, novel imaging and treatment applications and epidemiology. He is interested in men’s health research, particularly sexual function and testosterone effect on general health. He also acts as the Principal Investigator for several national research projects. He pioneered 3D imaging of the prostate gland and focal targeted therapy for prostate cancer. He performed the first focal interstitial laser therapy of the prostate in the US. He also initiated the first phase I study for intra-prostatic injection of Botox for the treatment of BPH. He published more than 100 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He presented at many national and international meetings. He is also an elected member of the Editorial Board for several national and international medical journals. He serves regularly on the scientific committees for National science foundation and department of defense grant meetings.
Bio Snapshot
Location: Denver, CO
Medical University of Varna
Residency, General Surgery/Urology, Portlaoise General Hospital, Irealand
Research Fellowship, Division of Urologic Oncology, University of Colorado
Fellow, The Royal College of physicians and Surgeons
of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Certification, General Surgery, The Higher specialist registry of Jordan
Certification, General Medical Council
Certification, Jordanian Medical Association
Certification, Bulgarian Medical Council
Certification, Cryosurgery of the prostate, Endocare and Galil
Reviewer: Oncology, Urology, World Journal of Oncology, Medical and Surgical Oncology
Author of 5 book chapters, 85+ articles in peer reviewed journals, and frequently invited guest speaker at major urological conferences
Former, Assistant Professor, Division of Urology at the University of Colorado
Present, Director or Research, Section of Urologic Oncology at a major university
Present, Associate Professor, Division of Urology at a major university
