Urology

Thomas Ahlering, M.D.

Director, Robotic Oncology Center

Orange, CA

Thomas E. Ahlering, M.D., is a urologic oncologist based in Orange, California, whose practice is restricted to prostate cancer treatment, with a specialization in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci surgical system. He pioneered the first robotic prostatectomies in Southern California, Denmark, Australia, and Canada, having performed over 2,500 such procedures. Ahlering treats adult male patients, including those with large prostates (>100 grams), morbid obesity, prior herni

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Urology (American Board of Urology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (MD, 1979)
Residency: LAC-USC Medical Center (Urology, 1984)
Fellowship: USC-Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Urologic Oncology, 1986)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors (Prostate Cancer)
2013
Castle Connolly — Modern Luxury Orange County
2023
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Urologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Prostate Cancer SurgeryUrologic OncologyTesticular CancerBladder CancerKidney CancerProstate Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-orange
UC Irvine Medical Center
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Ahlering treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ahlering accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Thomas Ahlering's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ahlering practice?

Thomas Ahlering practices in Orange, CA with hospital affiliations including Uci Health-orange, UC Irvine Medical Center, and Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ahlering specialize in?

Thomas Ahlering is a board-certified urology specialist with focus areas in Urologic Oncology.

How long has Dr. Ahlering been practicing?

Thomas Ahlering has 47+ years of clinical experience in urology.

What is Dr. Ahlering's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (MD, 1979); Residency: LAC-USC Medical Center (Urology, 1984); Fellowship: USC-Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Urologic Oncology, 1986).