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Manish Kohli
( out of 378 reviews )

Manish Kohli, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 2B, Urology
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Dr. Manish Kohli graduated in 1990 from the University of Delhi with an Internal Medicine residency training at Cook County Hospital, Chicago from 1993-1996. After completing a 3-year Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Arkansas from 1996-99, he joined the Central Arkansas Veteran HealthCare System in Little Rock as Staff physician with a joint appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as Assistant Professor of Medicine. During this time Dr. Kohli authored/co-authored several critical research trials including SWOG-9916, which introduced docetaxel chemotherapy in metastatic castrate resistant stage. In 2005, he joined University of Rochester, New York at the rank of Associate Professor in Medicine in which he oversaw critical areas of genomic and liquid biopsy based research. In June 2008, Dr. Kohli joined Mayo Clinic, Rochester, taking charge to build a comprehensive Genitourinary Oncology translational and clinical research program and was promoted to Consultant/Professor in 2016 in the Department of Oncology. In 2018, he was appointed Vice-Chair of the Department of Genitourinary Oncology and as a Distinguished Moffitt Scholar at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, also appointed as the Director of the DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute. He joined Huntsman Cancer Institute-University of Utah in January 2020 as a Presidential Endowed Chair and Professor. Dr. Kohli also holds an Adjunct Faculty rank at the University of Illinois in Urbana Champagne where he works with colleagues on two different RO1s for ultrasensitive liquid biopsy profiling of molecular determinants of a variety of clinical outcomes. His research in advanced prostate cancer focusses on “convergence sciences” which combines population based trials with precision medicine concepts.

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Kohli as compassionate, personable, and genuinely caring. Reviewers highlight clear, direct communication—he listens carefully, answers questions, and lays out treatment options in a straightforward way. Many comment on his clinical expertise and the confidence they feel in his cancer care and treatment planning.

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4.9 /5
( out of 378 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


May 09, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohle has been responsible for my prostrate cancer treatment for the past 3 years. He is professional and always courteous; its to the point now that I actually look forward to visiting with him. He always asks if I have any questions or concerns and he always answers my questions straight forward. I highly recommend Dr. Kohle.

Apr 25, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I consider myself lucky to have Dr. Kohli as my doctor.

Apr 24, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

DR.MANISH, HE IS AWSOME, ALWAYS HAS A GREAT ATTITUDE, SMILE ON HIS FACE TROUGHOUT ALL THIS YEARS THAT I HAD BEEN HIS PATIENT, HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, HE LISTENS WHEN I HAVE SOME CONCERNS ABOUT MY MEDICAL CONDITION. I HAVE A GREAT RESPECT NOT ONLY FOR THE DOCTOR BUT ALSO FOR THE MAN WITH IN.

Apr 10, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent specialist. Dr. Kohli is welcoming, knowledgeable and maps out a plan in advance so the patient can think about it.

Mar 28, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent physician who takes the time to answer questions and address concerns.

Feb 13, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Manish Koli is an excellent oncologist!

Feb 06, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kohli is a awesome person, we talk and he listens to what I think, then he decides what the next step to my recovery will be. Hey I have Cancer but please give me good choices and that what Dr Kohli does.

Jan 11, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is amazing! He's very caring, respectful,, and gives the best care!

Oct 31, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great and caring doctor and a very personal and kind individual

Oct 18, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Good listener. Efficient.

Oct 15, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

Oct 11, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

extremely knowledgeable and direct in diagnosis and treatment program

Oct 04, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is very easy to get along with and cares about my treatment there. He seems to have my best interests at heart.

Aug 09, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli shoots you straight. He cares about your wellbeing.

Aug 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Kohli is great !!!! I was being treated at John Hopkins in Baltimore. Dr. Kohli is as good as the Doctors back there.

Aug 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great, very caring doctor.

Aug 04, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I think Dr. Kohli is a fantastic doctor. He is kind and caring super knowledgeable and just a fantastic doctor..I personally attribute this great man for saving my life. Holy cow he's the best.

Jul 18, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is the best doctor I have ever had. He's very knowledgeable and truly cares about me as a person.

Jul 13, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is interested in my treatment and how I am progressing

Jul 11, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is excellent in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. He is very kind and caring and competent.

Jun 13, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Besides being personally wonderful, his professionalism is always spot on.

Jun 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is the best doctor I've ever had!

May 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is a wonderful doctor. A straight shooter no sugar coating allowed. I really like that, he tells you the straight of it.

May 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

On of the most compassionate Doctor I have ever met

Apr 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is the best! Very caring and kind. He listens to me and genuinely cares. I trust him with my life.

Apr 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli was very concerned and explained possible future treatments and changes on treatment that may present a change of treatment.

Mar 31, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I am very impressed with Dr. Manish Kohli. He seems knowledgeable and very interested in my well-being.

Feb 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

During a prior appointment he caught my Edema and resulted in cardiac treatment. At this visit he noted my red eyes and suggested treatments for allergies. His concern far exceeds my cancer which he has managed with appreciated success.

Feb 02, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is the best doctor we've been to. He really cares about you.

Jan 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is proficient, competent and personable. He controlled my stage 4 prostate cancer with androgen therapy. Most people I now meet have no idea that I have this (or any) disease.

Nov 16, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very fortunate to have Dr Kohli as my oncologist.

Oct 12, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He explains things very well and give you the best options.

Oct 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Highly competent and personable oncologist who cares about Individuals.

Sep 27, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Kohli is an experienced oncologist. He is easy to talk with, he listens carefully and he has our confidence.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Dr. Manish Kohli graduated in 1990 from the University of Delhi with an Internal Medicine residency training at Cook County Hospital, Chicago from 1993-1996. After completing a 3-year Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Arkansas from 1996-99, he joined the Central Arkansas Veteran HealthCare System in Little Rock as Staff physician with a joint appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as Assistant Professor of Medicine. During this time Dr. Kohli authored/co-authored several critical research trials including SWOG-9916, which introduced docetaxel chemotherapy in metastatic castrate resistant stage. In 2005, he joined University of Rochester, New York at the rank of Associate Professor in Medicine in which he oversaw critical areas of genomic and liquid biopsy based research. In June 2008, Dr. Kohli joined Mayo Clinic, Rochester, taking charge to build a comprehensive Genitourinary Oncology translational and clinical research program and was promoted to Consultant/Professor in 2016 in the Department of Oncology. In 2018, he was appointed Vice-Chair of the Department of Genitourinary Oncology and as a Distinguished Moffitt Scholar at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, also appointed as the Director of the DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute. He joined Huntsman Cancer Institute-University of Utah in January 2020 as a Presidential Endowed Chair and Professor. Dr. Kohli also holds an Adjunct Faculty rank at the University of Illinois in Urbana Champagne where he works with colleagues on two different RO1s for ultrasensitive liquid biopsy profiling of molecular determinants of a variety of clinical outcomes. His research in advanced prostate cancer focusses on “convergence sciences” which combines population based trials with precision medicine concepts.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Professor
Academic Divisions Oncology

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Agarwal N, Tangen CM, Hussain MHA, Gupta S, Plets M, Lara PN, Harzstark AL, Twardowski PW, Paller CJ, Zylla D, Zibelman MR, Levine E, Roth BJ, Goldkorn A, Vaena DA, Kohli M, Crispino T, Vogelzang NJ, Thompson IM Jr, Quinn DI (2022). Orteronel for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label Phase III Trial (SWOG-1216). J Clin Oncol, 40(28), 3301-3309.
  2. Mak B, Lin HM, Kwan EM, Fettke H, Tran B, Davis ID, Mahon K, Stockler MR, Briscoe K, Marx G, Zhang A, Crumbaker M, Tan W, Huynh K, Meikle TG, Mellett NA, Hoy AJ, Du P, Yu J, Jia S, Joshua AM, Waugh DJ, Butler LM, Kohli M, Meikle PJ, Azad AA, Horvath LG (2022). Combined impact of lipidomic and genetic aberrations on clinical outcomes in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. BMC Med, 20(1), 112.
  3. Tan W, Zheng T, Wang A, Roacho J, Thao S, Du P, Jia S, Yu J, King BL, Kohli M (2022). Dynamic changes in gene alterations during chemotherapy in metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer. Sci Rep, 12(1), 4672.