Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD, Recognized as a Top 3 Urologist in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota — The University of Minnesota Department of Urology proudly congratulates Christopher Warlick, MD, PhD, on being named a Top 3 Urologist in Minneapolis by ThreeBestRated®.

Dr. Warlick serves as Chair of the University of Minnesota Department of Urology, Director of the Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, and as a practicing urologic oncologist. He is a nationally recognized leader in prostate cancer care, with particular expertise in active surveillance for low-risk disease, an approach that helps patients avoid unnecessary treatment while maintaining excellent outcomes. He also specializes in robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, offering minimally invasive, highly effective surgical options for patients who require definitive treatment.

Through his research, Dr. Warlick has made significant contributions to improving how prostate cancer is detected, monitored, and managed. His work focuses on advancing the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in prostate cancer are and on developing novel diagnostic tools to better identify early signs of disease progression and guide personalized treatment decisions. 

He is also an active participant in interdisciplinary collaborations that bring together experts across multiple fields to translate scientific innovation into meaningful improvements in patient care. His collaborative approach to advancing urology has earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the University of Minnesota's Academy for Excellence in Team Science.

ThreeBestRated® is an independent platform designed to help individuals identify top-performing local professionals. Recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation process that considers factors such as reputation, patient feedback, credentials, experience, and overall quality of care, highlighting providers who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and patient-centered service.