An experienced urologist known for his excellent bedside manner, Dr. Harmon always strives to be the best in his profession.  He prides himself on his ability to listen to his patients so he can most effectively address their concerns.  His patients perceive him as a compassionate, accessible urologic surgeon they can rely on.

A Diplomat of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Harmon completed his general and urologic surgery training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Dr. Harmon graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Amherst College and earned his M.D. from Harvard Medical School.  He has conducted research in prostate disease and has presented and published his work at national forums and in journals.  In addition, he co-authored a chapter in a leading urologic textbook.  New Jersey Monthly honored Dr. Harmon as a Top Urologist.

Dr. Harmon benefits from state-of-the-art training in all urologic disciplines, with particular expertise in prostate diseases and prostate laser surgery, stone disease, sexual dysfunction, and voiding disorders.

A short video wherein Dr. Harmon discusses disorders of the prostate.  {Please view here}

Dr. Dhiren Dave graduated Tau Beta Pi from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering in 1998. He earned his M.D. from Vanderbilt University in 2003 and went on to complete his general surgery internship and urologic surgery residency training at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. It was during this time that he cultivated a specific interest in urologic oncology, advanced laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.

A Diplomat of the American Board of Urology,  Dr. Dave completed further fellowship training in advanced robotically-assisted laparoscopic surgery and has extensive experience in performing surgery using the DaVinci robotic surgical system. He has conducted basic science and clinical research in the fields of prostate cancer, tissue engineering, and urologic oncology and has presented his work at multiple national meetings. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written several book chapters.

He brings with him a passion for what he does and a desire to provide state-of-the-art treatments for his patients that offer minimal pain and faster recovery.

"I spend a lot of time time in educating patients about their condition, options for therapy and expectations for treatment as well as for recovery.  Especially for cancer patients, I find that many of their fears and anxieties are relieved just by having a clear understanding of what to expect.  Beyond that, it always helps to be courteous, concerned, and responsive to their needs. We went into medicine to heal people, and much of the healing we do happens to occur at the psychological level.  More than the actual surgery or treatment that we provide, I find that patients appreciate the time we spend with them and the emotional concern that we show towards them."

For more information about Dr. Dave, please refer to the attached Courier News article.

On April 25th, 2012 Somerset Urological Associates and Somerset Medical Center’s Executive Leadership announced that Dr. Dhiren Dave has ranked in the 99^th percentile nationally in 2011 for customer service based on Press Ganey Data.  Dr. Dave’s patient’s value his outstanding care, compasion and commitment to excellence.