Division of Urology

Division of Urology
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If your child has a urologic condition, it can be difficult to see them uncomfortable and struggling with these problems. We are here for you. As a world leader in pediatric urology, the Division of Urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers specialized care for a wide range of urologic disorders in children and adolescents. Our team has expertise in reconstructive surgical procedures and minimally invasive surgery. We are also skilled in the management of neurogenic bladder, kidney stones, disorders of sex development and dysfunctional voiding. We offer you and your child the ability to be seen by our dedicated pediatric urology specialists at several convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

How we serve you

Your child's urologist is an expert in diagnosing and treating the full range of urologic disorders in children and adolescents. They are also involved in developing new ways to treat these complex problems. Some of the most significant breakthroughs in treating urologic conditions have happened here.

Conditions we treat

Our multidisciplinary team of experts specializes in diagnosing and treating the full range of urologic disorders in children and adolescents.

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Why choose us for Urology

Our program is consistently ranked one of the top pediatric urology programs in the nation. Through an integrated and compassionate approach to care, we will help your child function to their fullest potential.
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Meet your team

At CHOP, your child's care is in the hands of one of the largest and most accomplished teams of pediatric urology experts in the world.
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Our research

Our team of investigators conduct laboratory-based research with the goal of better understanding urologic disorders in children, remaining at the forefront of pediatric urologic care with studies such as optogenetics and advanced care for kidney disease.
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Division of Urology resources

Caring for a child with an illness or injury can be overwhelming. We have resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident in the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories
Our Stories
Ali and his family traveled from Dubai to Thailand to Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, where they finally found confidence and comfort in their care team and the surgical approach.
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Christopher J. Long, MD and Maya Chandru, MD PhD, from CHOP’s Division of Urology perform a hypospadias repair through a microscope.

Improving Hypospadias Care

Christopher J. Long, MD, has a passion for improving care outcomes for patients with hypospadias. Dr. Long and his team utilized a Center for Outcomes Research in Surgery (CORES) grant to make considerable improvements to hypospadias care within their practice by examining past surgical outcomes, assessing current treatment patterns and standardizing future documentation methods.

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Resources for professionals

Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.  

News and updates

The Division of Urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shares updates on research and achievements, including advancements in pediatric urology care, awards for outstanding contributions, and ongoing studies aimed at improving patient outcomes.

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