Pediatric Urology
Whether your child needs help with a common issue like a urinary tract infection or a complex condition, our pediatric urology team is here with the experience and technology to help.
We offer some of the most specialized care in the country, including pediatric OB/GYN, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, a nationally recognized Spina Bifida Clinic and a dedicated Differences in Sexual Development (DSD) Clinic. With multiple specialists working together, your child receives personalized, coordinated care.
What is pediatric urology?
Pediatric urology focuses on diagnosing and treating urological and genital conditions in children, from infancy through young adulthood. Pediatric urologists have additional training in treating children beyond that of urologists that treat adults. Our providers use kid-friendly approaches tailored to growing bodies, and can treat the kidneys, bladder, urethra and reproductive organs.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you visit OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois pediatric urology, our goal is to make you and your child feel as comfortable and informed as possible. Whether it’s your first visit or a follow-up, our team takes time to listen, answer questions and create a care plan that fits your child’s unique needs.
During your appointment, you can expect:
- A thorough review of your child’s medical history
- A physical exam focused on urinary or genital health
- Discussion of symptoms, diagnosis and next steps
- Additional testing if needed
For certain conditions, your visit may also include consultations with other specialists. Our multidisciplinary clinics, such as the Spina Bifida Clinic or DSD Clinic, give your child access to coordinated care all in one place.
You’ll leave your visit with a clear plan and a team who is here to support you and your child every step of the way. If questions or concerns come up after hours, you’ll have access to a team of expert providers who are on call for 24/7 support.
Meet Your Care Team
Your child will receive expert, compassionate care from a team who understands the unique needs of children. Our board-certified pediatric urologists, nurse practitioners and support staff at OSF Children’s Hospital work closely with families to create personalized care plans for everything from common concerns to complex conditions.
Urological Conditions We Treat
Our pediatric urology team cares for children, teens and young adults with a wide range of urinary and genital conditions. Conditions we treat include:
- Bladder exstrophy
- Bladder stones
- Buried penis
- Chordee
- Cloacal anomalies
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Differences in sexual development (DSD)
- Duplicated kidney or collecting system
- Ectopic ureter
- Epididymitis/orchitis
- Epispadias
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Hydrocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypospadias
- Inguinal hernia
- Kidney stones
- Labial adhesions
- Meatal stenosis
- Megameatus
- Megaureter
- Micropenis
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK)
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Neurogenic bowel
- Nocturnal enuresis (nighttime wetting)
- Pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma
- Penile adhesions/skin bridge
- Posterior urethral valves (PUV)
- Prune belly syndrome
- Prenatal urinary tract conditions
- Prostate tumors
- Renal (kidney) stones
- Renal failure
- Renal tumors
- Spina bifida
- Testicular torsion
- Undescended testicles
- Ureteral duplications
- Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
- Urethral prolapse
- Urinary frequency/urgency
- Urinary tract infections
- Urogenital sinus
- Varicocele
- Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
- Voiding dysfunction
If your child has been diagnosed with any of these conditions or others and you’re seeking answers, our team is here to provide expert care and guidance.
Urological Services We Provide
We care for children with a wide range of urologic conditions and provide the full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment options to meet each child’s unique needs. Depending on your child’s condition, treatment may include medication, physical therapy, catheterization, surgery or a combination of these approaches.
Our pediatric urologists are specially trained to manage even the most complex cases. They work closely with experts in endocrinology, gynecology, oncology, nephrology and maternal-fetal medicine to ensure your child receives coordinated, comprehensive care.
Specialized Clinics in Children’s Urology
Our pediatric urology clinics bring together experts from multiple specialties to provide comprehensive treatment tailored to your child's unique needs.
