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Ali Zhumkhawala,

M.D.

Urologic Oncology Surgeon

4.9 (179 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Specialties
Urology and Urologic Oncology
Education
Medical school:
Board Certifications
  • 2009-Present, Medical Board of California

  • 2009-Present, Drug Enforcement Agency

Degrees
  • 2003-2007, M.D., Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

  • 1998-2002, B.S. Marine Biology with a Specialization in Computing, Magna Cum Laude, University of California Los Angeles

Fellowship
  • 2014-2015, Clinical Investigator Training Program, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2013-2015, Fellow in Urologic Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Residency
  • 2008-2013, Urology Resident, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Los Angeles,CA

Internship
  • 2007-2008, General Surgery Intern, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Experience
  • 2015 - Present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, CA

Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
About Me

Ali Zhumkhawala, M.D., is a urologic oncology surgeon at City of Hope® Cancer Duarte, where he specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers of the urinary system, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancer. Dr. Zhumkhawala is committed to offering advanced, personalized care to each of his patients while helping to shape the future of cancer treatment through his research. 

Dr. Zhumkhawala earned his undergraduate degree with high honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, and received his medical degree from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He joined City of Hope in 2013, after completing a fellowship in urologic oncology and a clinical investigator training program. Before that, he pursued an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. 

Dr. Zhumkhawala is involved in many areas of research aimed at improving cancer care. His work includes exploring new imaging tools to help surgeons better see tumors during surgery and studying how stem cells might be used to fight prostate and bladder cancer.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
May 10, 2025
5.0
"Excellent experience"
Apr 17, 2025
5.0
"Very good experience with Dr Zhumkhawala"
Feb 15, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala is a great doctor, very considerate and approachable. I enjoy interacting with him and trust his advice and suggestions."
Feb 9, 2025
5.0
"Dr Z and [...] are both very good"
Jan 9, 2025
5.0
"I think this doctor gave a thorough and detailed history on his notes; impressive and explained the plan of treatment well"
Jan 4, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala is an excellent surgeon/Dr. With great bed side manners"
Dec 22, 2024
4.9
"Been a patient with Dr. Z for over 5 years - n my last visit was pleased to hear things look good, follow up in 6 months not 3 months""
Dec 19, 2024
5.0
"Dr. Z is wonderful"
Dec 14, 2024
5.0
"He's the best at what he does"
Nov 24, 2024
5.0
"City of Hope is a life changing and blessing to all who go there for care! Every staff member makes you feel welcome and appreciated! Thank you for your amazing service!"
Nov 24, 2024
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala is the best and most honest physician I have ever met. He has integrity and I feel blessed to be in his care at such a difficult moment in my life! I appreciate and value his service. I highly recommend him to all who may need his services. Can't thank him enough for all he has done for me! My surgery was a success due to my Heavenly Father and Dr. Z' experience and good work!"
Oct 28, 2024
5.0
"Great service"
Oct 28, 2024
5.0
"Presented treatment options to me clearly."
Oct 18, 2024
5.0
"I do highly recommend City of Hope to anyone who has cancer or needs superior diagnostic testing for cancer"
Oct 17, 2024
5.0
"Anyone my wife and I come across with cancer we highly recommend City of Hope."
Oct 17, 2024
5.0
"Dr Zhumkhawala is very knowledgeable, professional, genuine and generous with his time. We were at ease to discuss treatment options and he explained them in detail. I am very thankful to have Dr. Z as my doctor he is exceptional! Looking forward to proceeding with him. Thank you City of Hope!"
Sep 29, 2024
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala is incredible, smart, generous with his time and concern, and very solution oriented."
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
"We are extremely grateful for the care we have received at City of Hope. Especially with the professional and caring treatment from Dr. Zhumkhawala. His bedside manners and communication skills combined with great knowledge regarding cancer care being a unique experience for each patient was a prayer answered for us. Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary experience, but when you get a physician that shows passion for helping his patients fight their battle, it truly is a blessing."
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
"We would and have highly recommended the City of Hope and Dr. Z to family and friends."
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
"Professional"
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
"Great guy"
Sep 8, 2024
4.9
"Good experiencia gracias."
Sep 8, 2024
4.9
"Yo lo recomendar?a gracias."
Aug 29, 2024
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala is a first rate professional and wonderful person."
Aug 23, 2024
5.0
"THE EXPERIENCE IS GOOD! THANK YOU"
Aug 23, 2024
5.0
"THE EXPERIENCE IS GOOD!"
Aug 23, 2024
5.0
"IT IS GOOD!"
Aug 17, 2024
5.0
"Very good"
Aug 17, 2024
5.0
"Good"
Aug 11, 2024
5.0
"Dr Z shares his knowledge about my diagnosis openly and understands and respects my choices"
Aug 5, 2024
5.0
"Excellent!"