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Ali Zhumkhawala,

M.D.

Urologic Oncology Surgeon

4.9 (172 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
City of Hope Glendora
412 West Carroll Avenue, Suite 200
Glendora, CA 91741
Specialties
Urology and Urologic Oncology
Education
Medical school:

Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Residency:

Urology - Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Los Angeles,CA

Academic Appointments
  • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery
  • Co-Director, Testicular Cancer Program
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.
Apr 17, 2026
4.7
"Very good Doctor especially his attitude"
Mar 26, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Z is an exceptional physician!!"
Mar 21, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Zhumkhawala was very thorough. [...]"
Mar 14, 2026
5.0
"Very informative"
Mar 12, 2026
5.0
"Dr is EXCELLENT at care providing"
Mar 12, 2026
5.0
"Best place of care ever been in"
Mar 12, 2026
5.0
"My care provider is the BEST!"
Mar 12, 2026
5.0
"I would definitely recommend your practice to others!"
Jan 12, 2026
5.0
"I would recommend everyone to City of Hope!!!!!"
Jan 12, 2026
5.0
"Staff down to the janitors are beautiful amazing people!!! Thank you for making me feel great throughout my entire visit!!!!"
Dec 31, 2025
4.9
"Very professional made me feel like I was in the right place"
Dec 28, 2025
4.9
"Dr Z is excellent. He is caring, knowledgeable and professional."
Nov 15, 2025
5.0
"I walked out of the appointment feeling much relief and positive thoughts."
Nov 7, 2025
5.0
"City of Hope is the best facility."
Nov 4, 2025
5.0
"Good experience"
Nov 4, 2025
5.0
"Good experience"
Oct 23, 2025
5.0
"I read it my health very good but recently discovered I have a medical issue although I feel very good. The doctor was very understanding is given us options and it started to layout on my treatment. I'm totally pleased with the service I have received."
Oct 12, 2025
5.0
"Excellent personality and excellent manners!"
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
"Always recommend City of Hope. Only sad thing is usually you have a serious problem in order to go there and so grateful that you are there when we come. Cause you do give Hope."
Sep 28, 2025
5.0
"Stellar"
Sep 28, 2025
5.0
"Dr Z was very kind and explained everything about the surgery In great detail and made sure we understood every aspect of the surgery and recovery process."
Aug 30, 2025
5.0
"Can't say enough about the exceptional bed side manner of everyone so far."
Aug 24, 2025
5.0
"Doctor was fantastic. Friendly, professional, confident, caring and clear in explanations."
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Z and his staff are absolutely wonderful and very appreciated"
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
"Dr Z made me very comfortable right off the bat. He showed true human compassion for a highly anxious time in my life."
Aug 3, 2025
4.3
"Care provider should have provided absorban tissue over rectum to absorb profuse bleeding.."
Aug 2, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Z is amazing and the only doctor I want treating me for my kidney disease."
Aug 2, 2025
5.0
"I am are very happy with City of Hope and all the staff. I especially appreciate Dr. ALI-ASGHAR ZHUMKHAWALA's care during this difficult period when dealing with cancer. He has helped make this easier with his professionalism and amazing knowledge regarding my cancer. He takes the time to really listen and understand my situation. He also understands that I have hearing loss and makes sure that I understand any details and information I need to know. He is a great physician."
Jul 12, 2025
5.0
"Very professional"
Jul 12, 2025
5.0
"Very professional"
Jul 12, 2025
5.0
"Easy to understand my options"
Jul 1, 2025
5.0
"One of the nicest doctors I have had"
Jun 24, 2025
5.0
"I would recommend City of Hope to EVERYONE!!!"