Dr. Steven Canfield, MD

Dr. Steven Canfield earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After completing his internship and residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he came to Houston to complete his fellowship in urologic oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Board certified in Urology, Dr. Canfield has practiced medicine in Houston since 2002. His clinical interests are in urologic cancers, advanced diagnostics for prostate cancer including genomic testing and MRI fusion targeted biopsy treatment and surveillance for early stage, low-risk prostate cancer, new therapeutics for advanced-stage prostate cancer, minimally invasive kidney-sparing surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive prostate surgery including plasma vaporization, men’s health and comprehensive kidney stone care with advanced technologies.

Dr. Canfield strives to provide the highest level of comprehensive urologic care to his patients using the best available diagnostic tools and treatment techniques. Treating each patient as he would a family member, he takes time to listen to their concerns and speaks candidly and honestly about their diagnosis and treatment. He treats patients 18 and older.

Chief of Urology at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Dr. Canfield holds the Bard/McQuire Distinguished Chair in Urology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. He is a member of the American Urological Association South Central Section Of the American Urological Association, Society of Urological Oncology, Society of Academic Urologists and the European Association of Urology. He has received numerous honors and recognitions, including the ‘Best Patient Satisfaction Award.

Dr. Canfield and his wife, who is an internist, have their three children. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys outdoor activities, watching movies, biking and reading.