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: Treating voiding disorders, vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that may require surgery. For non-surgical issues, they can develop a care plan in conjunction with your child’s pediatrician.
- Surgical Reconstruction: Performing surgery on the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder) and addressing genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions.
- Groin Conditions Surgery: Treating conditions like undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
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.
Expertise You Can Trust
If your pediatrician recommends seeing a pediatric urologist, you can be assured that your child will receive the most comprehensive and expert care available. Our team’s extensive training and specialized approach ensure that your child’s health and well-being are in the best hands.
By understanding the unique aspects of pediatric urology and the specialized care provided by our experts, you can feel confident in the care your child will receive, knowing that their health is our top priority.