Michael A Diefenbach, PhD
About Me
In the News:
Dr. Diefenbach discusses different treatment option for prostate cancer in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
Dr. Diefenbach discusses different treatment option for prostate cancer in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
Language
English
Position
ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Urology
Education
PhD, Rutgers University
, Fox Chase Cancer Center
, Rutgers University
Research
Dr. Diefenbach is a social/health psychologist with particular interest in treatment decision making and health communication. He develops and evaluates innovative approaches to improve patient knowledge. These approaches are integrated into the clinical consultation process. When needed he is available to consult directly with patients and family members. He leads a federally funded research program that aims to improve treatment decision making, patient-physician communication, and quality of life through innovative patient and family focused programs.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Diefenbach has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.