Division of Urology
Remembering Dr. Douglas A. Canning
It is with the deepest sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas A. Canning, MD, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, surrounded by his loving family, after sustaining severe injuries in a cycling accident. Dr. Canning was Chief of the Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past 25 years. For decades, he served as a leader, clinician, investigator, innovator, educator and staunch patient advocate. He was beloved by so very many, and he will be missed tremendously by all. Read our full message of remembrance for Dr. Canning.
The Division of Urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a world leader in pediatric urology, offering specialized care for a wide range of urologic disorders in children and adolescents. Our team has special expertise in genito-urinary reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, and the management of neurogenic bladder, kidney stones, disorders of sex development, and dysfunctional voiding. Patients can be seen by our dedicated pediatric urology specialists at several convenient locations throughout PA (most recently expanded to Abington) and NJ.
An Effort to Understand and Address Readmissions and Reoperations
Over the past year we have implemented several new protocols to help better understand and address our division’s readmission rates, reoperation rates, and time to the operating room for testicular torsions.
Why Choose Us?
The Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is consistently ranked as one of the top pediatric urology programs in the nation. Our integrated approach to care will help your child function to their fullest potential.
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Our team of experts includes world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric urologic disorders.
