What is a pediatric urologist
Derrick Johnston, MD
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06/29/2024
Understanding Pediatric Urology
Children are not just small adults. They often cannot articulate what is bothering them, answer medical questions, or remain patient and cooperative during medical examinations. When it comes to illnesses or diseases of the genitals or urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder), a pediatric urologist is the specialist with the experience and qualifications to treat your child effectively.
Why See a Pediatric Urologist?
Pediatric urologists have dedicated their careers to the urologic problems of infants, children, and adolescents. They know how to examine and treat children in a way that helps them feel relaxed and cooperative. This often involves using equipment specially designed for children and creating a child-friendly environment that alleviates anxiety. For instance, our offices feature bright colors, decorations, toys, videos, and reading materials tailored for children, making visits less intimidating and more comforting.
What Kind of Training Do Pediatric Urologists Have?
Pediatric urologists undergo extensive training to provide the best care for children. Their training includes:
- Four years of medical school
- One year of surgical internship
- At least four to give additional years of residency training in general and surgical urology
- At least two years of fellowship training in pediatric urology
- Training in robotic surgery and laparoscopy during their fellowship
This rigorous training ensures that pediatric urologists have the widest range of treatment options and the greatest expertise in dealing with children’s urinary tract disorders.
What Types of Treatments Do Pediatric Urologists Provide?
Pediatric urologists diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of urinary and genital problems in children, from infancy through adolescence. They provide services such as:
- Evaluation and Management: Tratamento de distúrbios urinarios, refluxo vesicoureteral e infecções do trato urinário que podem exigir cirurgia. Para questões não cirúrgicas, eles podem desenvolver um plano de cuidados em conjunto com o pediatra do seu filho.
- Surgical Reconstruction: Realização de cirurgias no trato urinário (rins, ureteres, bexiga) e tratamento de anormalidades genitais, hipospadias e condições intersexo.
- Groin Conditions Surgery: Tratamento de condições como testículos não descidos, hidrocele/hérnia e varicocele na infância, infância e adolescência.
Providing the Best Care for Children
When you visit our pediatric urology office, you are welcomed by a team that understands the unique needs of children. From the moment you enter, the child-friendly environment, with its bright colors and engaging decor, helps to ease any anxiety your child may have about visiting the doctor. This, combined with our commitment to candid conversations and compassionate care, goes a long way in earning the trust of both the child and their family.
