Profile

Dr. Wright is a UW assistant professor of urology and staff physician at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He is also an affiliate researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He specializes in urologic oncology, treating bladder, prostate, kidney, testicular and penile cancers.

Dr. Wright is now seeing patients on the Eastside.
In addition to his clinic at the UW Medical Center, Dr. Wright is seeing patients at the UW Neighborhood Factoria Clinic in Bellevue.

Patient Care Philosophy
His patient care goal is to provide the highest level of medical and surgical care in a compassionate environment in which the patient is an active member of the team.  Learn more about one patient's experience.

Scope Of Care
All urologic cancers, including bladder, prostate, kidney, testicular and penile. He performs both robotic/laparoscopic and traditional open surgery.

Personal Interests
Spending time with his wife and three children, playing tennis and exercising.

Research Interests
Dr. Wright studies the epidemiology of prostate cancer risk and progression. His specific research interest is in the role of obesity and nutrition in prostate cancer. He also studies genetic aspects of prostate cancer.

Teaching Interests
In addition to teaching surgical skills, Dr. Wright is interested in teaching residents the importance of interpersonal skills at the bedside. From a research perspective, he teaches epidemiologic and data analytic techniques to help residents develop independent research skills.

Languages
English

Expertise
Urology

Board Certification
American Board of Urology

Education & Training

Education History

Post-Graduate Training

Selected Publications

Publications

• Wright JL, Kwon EM, Ostrander EA, Montgomery B, Line DW, Vessella RL, Stanford JL, Mostaghel EA "Expression of SLCO transport genes in castration resistant prostate cancer and impact of genetic variation in SCLO1B3 and SLCO2B1 on prostate cancer outcomes." Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology 2011 Jan; ; ;
  
  
• Wright JL, Neuhouser ML, Lin DW, Kwon EM, Feng Z, Ostrander EA, Stanford JL "AMACR polymorphisms, dietary intake of red meat and dairy and prostate cancer risk." The Prostate 2011 Apr; 71; 5; 498-506
  
  
• Porter MP, Gore JL, Wright JL "Hospital volume and 90-day mortality risk after radical cystectomy: a population-based cohort study." World journal of urology 2011 Feb; 29; 1; 73-7
  
  
• Page ST, Lin DW, Mostaghel EA, Marck BT, Wright JL, Wu J, Amory JK, Nelson PS, Matsumoto AM "Dihydrotestosterone administration does not increase intraprostatic androgen concentrations or alter prostate androgen action in healthy men: a randomized-controlled trial." The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2011 Feb; 96; 2; 430-7
  
  
• Hotaling JM, Wright JL, Pocobelli G, Bhatti P, Porter MP, White E "Long-Term Use of Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals Does Not Reduce the Risk of Urothelial Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder in the VITamins And Lifestyle Study." The Journal of urology 2011 Feb; ; ;
  
  
• Wright JL, Page ST, Lin DW, Stanford JL "Male pattern baldness and prostate cancer risk in a population-based case-control study." Cancer epidemiology 2010 Apr; 34; 2; 131-5
  
  
• Wright JL, Kwon EM, Lin DW, Kolb S, Koopmeiners JS, Feng Z, Ostrander EA, Stanford JL "CYP17 polymorphisms and prostate cancer outcomes." The Prostate 2010 Jul; 70; 10; 1094-101
  
  
• Wright JL, Dalkin BL, True LD, Ellis WJ, Stanford JL, Lange PH, Lin DW "Positive surgical margins at radical prostatectomy predict prostate cancer specific mortality." The Journal of urology 2010 Jun; 183; 6; 2213-8
  
  
• Wright JL, Stanford JL "Metformin use and prostate cancer in Caucasian men: results from a population-based case-control study." Cancer causes & control : CCC 2009 Nov; 20; 9; 1617-22
  
  
• Wright JL, Hotaling J, Porter MP "Predictors of upper tract urothelial cell carcinoma after primary bladder cancer: a population based analysis." The Journal of urology 2009 Mar; 181; 3; 1035-9; discussion 1039
  
  
• Wright JL, Lin DW "Genetics: Prostate cancer risk stratification by genotype and PSA." Nature reviews. Urology 2009 Dec; 6; 12; 641-2
  
  
• Wright JL, Salinas CA, Lin DW, Kolb S, Koopmeiners J, Feng Z, Stanford JL "Prostate cancer specific mortality and Gleason 7 disease differences in prostate cancer outcomes between cases with Gleason 4 + 3 and Gleason 3 + 4 tumors in a population based cohort." The Journal of urology 2009 Dec; 182; 6; 2702-7
  
  
• Wright JL, Lin DW, Cowan JE, Carroll PR, Litwin MS "Quality of life in young men after radical prostatectomy." Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases 2008 ; 11; 1; 67-73
  
  
• Wright JL, Lin DW, Porter MP "The association between extent of lymphadenectomy and survival among patients with lymph node metastases undergoing radical cystectomy." Cancer 2008 Jun; 112; 11; 2401-8
  
  
• Wright JL, Morgan TM, Lin DW "Primary scrotal cancer: disease characteristics and increasing incidence." Urology 2008 Nov; 72; 5; 1139-43
  
  
• Kuan JK, Kaufman R, Wright JL, Mock C, Nathens AB, Wessells H, Bulger E "Renal injury mechanisms of motor vehicle collisions: analysis of the crash injury research and engineering network data set." The Journal of urology 2007 Sep; 178; 3 Pt 1; 935-40; discussion 940
  
  
• Wright JL, Porter JR "Laparoscopy and the management of blunt bladder trauma." The Journal of trauma 2007 Nov; 63; 5; 1165-6
  
  
• Swartz MA, Lydon-Rochelle MT, Simon D, Wright JL, Porter MP "Admission for nephrolithiasis in pregnancy and risk of adverse birth outcomes." Obstetrics and gynecology 2007 May; 109; 5; 1099-104
  
  
• Wright JL, Kim J, Latchamsetty K, Porter CR "An abnormal digital rectal examination is an independent predictor of Gleason > or =7 prostate cancer in men undergoing initial prostate biopsy: a prospective study of 790 men." BJU international 2007 Mar; 99; 3; 559-63
  
  
• Wright JL, Porter MP "Quality-of-life assessment in patients with bladder cancer." Nature clinical practice. Urology 2007 Mar; 4; 3; 147-54
  
  
• Wright JL, Black PC, Brown GA, Porter MP, Kamat AM, Dinney CP, Lin DW "Differences in survival among patients with sarcomatoid carcinoma, carcinosarcoma and urothelial carcinoma of the bladder." The Journal of urology 2007 Dec; 178; 6; 2302-6; discussion 2307
  
  
• Wright JL, Lange PH "Newer potential biomarkers in prostate cancer." Reviews in urology 2007 Fall; 9; 4; 207-13
  
  
• Wright JL, Ellis WJ "Improved prostate cancer detection with anterior apical prostate biopsies." Urologic oncology 2006 Nov-Dec ; 24; 6; 492-5
  
  
• Wright JL, Porter MP, Li CI, Lange PH, Lin DW "Differences in survival among patients with urachal and nonurachal adenocarcinomas of the bladder." Cancer 2006 Aug; 107; 4; 721-8
  
  
• Wright JL, Higano CS, Lin DW "Intermittent androgen deprivation: clinical experience and practical applications." The Urologic clinics of North America 2006 May; 33; 2; 167-79, vi
  
  
• Wright JL, Nathens AB, Rivara FP, MacKenzie EJ, Wessells H "Specific fracture configurations predict sexual and excretory dysfunction in men and women 1 year after pelvic fracture." The Journal of urology 2006 Oct; 176; 4 Pt 1; 1540-5; discussion 1545
  
  
• Kuan JK, Wright JL, Nathens AB, Rivara FP, Wessells H "American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Organ Injury Scale for kidney injuries predicts nephrectomy, dialysis, and death in patients with blunt injury and nephrectomy for penetrating injuries." The Journal of trauma 2006 Feb; 60; 2; 351-6
  
  
• Wright JL, Nathens AB, Rivara FP, Wessells H "Renal and extrarenal predictors of nephrectomy from the national trauma data bank." The Journal of urology 2006 Mar; 175; 3 Pt 1; 970-5; discussion 975
  
  
• Wright JL, Wessells H, Nathens AB, Hollingworth W "What is the most cost-effective treatment for 1 to 2-cm bulbar urethral strictures: societal approach using decision analysis." Urology 2006 May; 67; 5; 889-93
  
  
• Avey G, Blackmore CC, Wessells H, Wright JL, Talner LB "Radiographic and clinical predictors of bladder rupture in blunt trauma patients with pelvic fracture." Academic radiology 2006 May; 13; 5; 573-9
  
  
• Wright JL, Porter JR "Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches." The Journal of urology 2005 Sep; 174; 3; 841-5
  
  
• Wright JL, Lin DW, Dewan P, Montgomery RB "Tumor lysis syndrome in a patient with metastatic, androgen independent prostate cancer." International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association 2005 Nov; 12; 11; 1012-3
  
  
• Wright JL, Hoffman HG, Sweet RM "Virtual reality as an adjunctive pain control during transurethral microwave thermotherapy." Urology 2005 Dec; 66; 6; 1320
  
  
• Wright JL, Porter JR "Renal artery pseudoaneurysm after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy." Urology 2005 Nov; 66; 5; 1109
  

Awards & Honors

Related Info

News

• Dr. Wright named one of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's Top Docs 2012
  
• Hear Dr. Wright speak about prostate cancer in a "cancer free minute" aired on KING 5
  
• UW Medical Center employees grow mustaches to raise awareness of men’s health risks
• Baldness 'could be good for your health,' UW researchers say
• Dr. Wright interviewed on KIRO-FM radio related to recent prostate cancer findings