Dr. Tony Finelli
Professor of Surgery and Chair of Urology, University of Toronto
Head, Division of Urology University Health Network (UHN)
Anna-Liisa Farquharson Chair in Kidney Cancer Research
Dr. Tony Finelli is a urologic oncologist and surgeon investigator at University Health Network (UHN) and holds the Anna-Liisa Farquharson Chair in Kidney Cancer Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His clinical focus is on prostate and kidney cancer, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.
He has led extensive research into the natural history of localized kidney cancer, clinical trials, and health services outcomes. His work has been published in over 150 peer-reviewed journals, supported by funding from CIHR, the US Department of Defense, the Canadian Cancer Society, and Movember.
Recognized internationally for his contributions to robotic surgery, Dr. Finelli has demonstrated live surgical techniques in more than 10 countries. He was recently named one of Toronto’s Top Doctors for 2025 in the Urology category.