Pediatric Urologist

A pediatric urologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating urinary and genital problems in children. They help with conditions kids are born with and those that develop during childhood.

Common Conditions They Treat

  • Birth defects (hypospadias, undescended testicles)

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Bedwetting problems

  • Kidney and bladder stones

  • Vesicoureteral reflux (urine flowing backward)

  • Complex genital and urinary tract abnormalities

Education and Training Path

  1. 4 years of medical school

  2. 5-6 years of urology residency

  3. 1-3 years of pediatric urology fellowship

  4. Board certification in pediatric urology

Specialized Skills

  • Child-friendly examination techniques

  • Minimally invasive surgeries

  • Robotic and laparoscopic procedures

  • Reconstructive surgery expertise

  • Understanding childhood development

How They Help Children

  • Use smaller instruments designed for children

  • Create comfortable, child-friendly environments

  • Explain things in ways children can understand

  • Work at children’s hospitals and pediatric centers

  • Involve parents in all treatment decisions

When to See a Pediatric Urologist

  • Persistent bedwetting past age 5-6

  • Frequent urinary tract infections

  • Painful urination

  • Birth defects of urinary or genital organs

  • Abnormal urine flow or stream

  • Concerns about genital development

Treatment Approaches

  • Behavioral therapies

  • Medication management

  • Minimally invasive procedures

  • Reconstructive surgeries

  • Long-term follow-up care

Working With Other Specialists

They team with:

  • Pediatricians

  • Kidney specialists (nephrologists)

  • Pediatric surgeons

  • Child life specialists

  • Physical therapists

Why Choose a Pediatric Specialist

  • Special training in children’s growing bodies

  • Experience with childhood conditions

  • Child-friendly approach

  • Understanding of family needs

  • Focus on long-term health and development

Pediatric urologists provide compassionate care that helps children with urinary and genital problems grow up healthy and confident. They combine medical expertise with an understanding of childhood development to give the best possible care to their young patients.

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Nasser Simforoosh

Nasser Simforoosh

Pediatric Urologist

Professor Nasser Simforoosh is a world-renowned urologist and academic leader in Iran, serving as Full Professor of Urology at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical […]

Iran, Tehran