Pediatric Urology

What Is Pediatric Urology?

Pediatric urology is the medical and surgical subspecialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary and genital tract conditions in children.

Comprehensive Treatment for Urologic Conditions in Children

Under the leadership of Drs. Herz and Zmaj, our pediatric urology team provides comprehensive care for children with congenital and acquired urological conditions. Our practice is unique to this region in offering fellowship-trained expertise in pediatric urology to treat:

• Urinary Tract Conditions - We offer advice and current treatments to manage your child's condition.
• Genital Abnormalities - Genital abnormalities can be very distressing to patients and families. We can provide information about these conditions and treatment options.
• Kidney Stones - Kidney stones are being diagnosed more frequently in children. Our services include medical and surgical treatments.

We offer a full range of diagnostic tests, medical solutions, and surgical treatments – all with a firm commitment to put your child’s health and well-being first.

Conditions We Treat

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Vesicoureteral reflux
• Hypospadias and other genital defects/abnormalities
• Hematuria
• Hernias/hydroceles
• Undescended testicles
• Kidney stones
• Incontinence/Bladder Dysfunction
• Hydronephrosis
• Intersex disorders
• Exstrophy/Epispadias

Procedures

• Traditional open reconstructive urinary and genital surgery
• Robotic-assisted urologic surgery
• Minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Endoscopic treatment, when indicated

Helping Your Child Prepare for a Urology Test or Procedure

• What to Expect for your Child’s VCUG (Voiding Cystourethrogram) 
   

Our Physicians

Patient Resources

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