Andrew J. Evans, MD

I’m very lucky to have a job I love—whether I wake up on a Monday morning to go to work or to the beach while on vacation, I’m equally happy. I wanted to be a doctor since I was 4 years old and never grew out of it.

Growing up in South Africa at a time when doctors still made house calls, I was inspired by my family physician and the personal relationship we shared. I was drawn to the specialty of oncology because it’s reminiscent of “old school” medicine in that it allows me to build strong relationships with patients and their families, and get to know more about my patients than just their disease.

As a radiation oncologist, I treat all genitourinary cancers including bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer. At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, we offer people personalized treatments and use the latest technology available. We take a comprehensive team approach and are active in research.

I understand that cancer care involves more than diagnosis and treatment—it’s a journey. My role as a physician is to guide my patients and give them the best medical advice in the most empathic way. There are many treatment approaches we can recommend, but in the end, the most important thing is our patients’ wishes and priorities.

During my career, I’ve received the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Young Investigator Award. I have also been included in Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” list for the New York Metro Area since 2013, and in New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue for three years.