Robert Matera, MD

Robert Matera, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary oncology. He focuses on treating cancers of the urinary system and male reproductive organs, including prostate cancer.

He is particularly involved in the development and accessibility of clinical trials for genitourinary malignancies, aiming to bring cutting-edge treatments to patients in community settings.

As an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Matera's research explores the tumor microenvironment and its impact on disease progression and treatment resistance.

“More than anything I would like to convey a sense of hope. The treatment of prostate cancer is rapidly involving with a steady stream of not only new drugs but new drug paradigms which are proving to be effective,” Dr. Matera says. “While our treatment landscape is currently excellent, I am confident it will get even better in the years to come.”

Dr. Matera received his medical training from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University, and his fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.