What does a pediatric urologist treat?
Pediatric urologists are surgeons who can diagnose, treat, and manage children’s urinary and genital problems. If your child has an illness or disease of the genitals or urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder), a pediatric urologist has the experience and qualifications to treat your child.
Why would a child need to see a urologist?
Reasons to See a Pediatric Urologist Swelling around a testicle (hydroceles) Undescended testicles (testicles that haven’t dropped by 12 to 18 months of age.) Kidney or bladder stones. Hernias in the groin or scrotum.
What age is pediatric urology?
Pediatric urologists treat patients from birth through the teen years. They focus on the urologic health issues found in children.
What is the specialization of urologist?
Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
What is adolescent and pediatric urology?
Pediatric Urology is a surgical subspecialty focused on the evaluation and treatment of congenital and acquired disorders of the genitourinary tract in infants, children, and adolescents.
Do pediatric urologists do circumcisions?
Many children circumcised in the newborn period are circumcised by pediatricians or obstetrcians. Many parents are not aware that pediatric urologists also perform this and our office does offer in-office procedures to children up to approximately three months of age.
What age should you see a urologist?
Men are encouraged to see a urologist for a checkup especially around the age of 50, although many are suggesting going sooner, around the age of 40. Going sooner rather than later is the key, especially if you are noticing certain health issues.
When should a boy see a urologist?
Do Urologists perform surgery?
Urologists diagnose and treat diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women. They also diagnose and treat anything involving the reproductive tract in men. In some cases, they may perform surgery. For example, they may remove cancer or open up a blockage in the urinary tract.
What is treatment for urology?
A urologist might treat bladder problems, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder and kidney cancer, kidney blockage, and kidney stones. Men might also see them for: Erectile dysfunction (ED) Enlarged prostate gland.
Do pediatric urologists perform circumcisions?
What can pediatric urology do for your child?
The Division of Pediatric Urology offers diagnostic evaluation and surgical treatment of children with genitourinary disorders including but not limited to: Complete urodynamic testing is available.
Who are the best pediatric urologists in the United States?
As one of the top pediatric urological programs in the country, the UT Southwestern Pediatric Group physicians practicing at Children’s Health are consistently finding ways to improve urological care for children.
How long does it take to become a pediatric urologist?
Pediatric urologists are medical doctors who have had: At least 4 years of medical school. One to 2 years of surgical residency. At least 4 additional years of residency training in general urology.
Where is children’s Urology of Austin Texas located?
Children’s Urology offers in-house COVID-19 testing for our patients! You may also have your child tested at another facility but we must have results from alternative testing facility (prior to your child’s scheduled surgery). Strictly Pediatrics Parking Garage (3rd floor, NW corner) – 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723