Pediatric Urology

At Holtz Children’s Hospital, pediatric urologists offer the latest, most comprehensive treatments for children and adolescents with disorders of the genital tract and urinary system.

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Our pediatric urology team, made up of board-certified specialists and nurse practitioners, work on a range of issues, from structural abnormalities that are present at birth (congenital) to problems acquired as the child grows. You can trust that your child is in good hands with our expert team.

Specifically, we specialize in:

  • Neurological and non-neurological bladder disorders
  • Bladder and urological issues related to Spina Bifida, as part of our Comprehensive Spina Bifida Program
  • Balanoposthitis
  • Penile reconstructive surgery
  • Overactive urinary bladder
  • Urologic emergencies
  • Congenital hydronephrosis
  • Vesicoureteral reflux
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic reconstructive surgery
  • Inguinal hernia and hydrocele
  • Hypospadias
  • Epispadias
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Undescended testes
  • Voiding dysfunction

Description

Our pediatric urology team, made up of board-certified specialists and nurse practitioners, work on a range of issues, from structural abnormalities that are present at birth (congenital) to problems acquired as the child grows. You can trust that your child is in good hands with our expert team.

Specifically, we specialize in:

  • Neurological and non-neurological bladder disorders
  • Bladder and urological issues related to Spina Bifida, as part of our Comprehensive Spina Bifida Program
  • Balanoposthitis
  • Penile reconstructive surgery
  • Overactive urinary bladder
  • Urologic emergencies
  • Congenital hydronephrosis
  • Vesicoureteral reflux
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic reconstructive surgery
  • Inguinal hernia and hydrocele
  • Hypospadias
  • Epispadias
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Undescended testes
  • Voiding dysfunction

Holtz Children’s Hospital

1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

305-585-5437

Open 24 hours

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Holtz Children’s Hospital

1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

305-585-5437

Open 24 hours

Open in Google Maps

Meet the Team

Alireza Alam

Pediatric Urology

Daniel Nassau

Pediatric Urology

George Ransford

Pediatric Urology, Urology

Miguel A Castellan

Pediatric Urology, Urology

Rafael Gosalbez

Pediatric Urology, Urology

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