Pediatric Urology
Why A Pediatric Urologist?
For children under the age of 18 who are encountering urologic problems, a pediatric urologist is uniquely qualified to treat such symptoms. A pediatric urologist has usually completed both additional specialized training (1-2 years) focused on pediatric urology and an accredited residency program in urology (5-6 years). Most pediatric urologists spend the majority of their time caring for children with urinary tract abnormalities. They are usually certified by the American Board of Urology, members of the Society for Pediatric Urology, and Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology. They are trained to deal with young children with hypospadias, hydrocele/hernia, testicular torsion, undescended testicles, malignancies of the bladder and testicle, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary infections, and other more complex urological problems such as ambiguous genitalia, posterior urethral valves, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, bladder diverticula, and bladder exstrophy.
Pediatric Urology Clinic.
The Pediatric Urology Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of problems relating to the genitourinary tract in children. These include:
- hypospadias
- undescended testes
- fetal urology
- hydroceles and hernia
- urinary tract dilation
- vesicoureteral reflux
- urinary tract infections
- fetal urology tract dilation
- urinary incontinence and voiding problems
- exstrophy and epispadias
- intersex problems
- hydronephrosis
- adrenogenital problems
Medical Staff.
Linda D. Shortliffe, M.D.
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (Section on Urology)
Certified, American Board of Urology
Member, Society of Pediatric Urology
Dr. Shortliffe is Service Chief of Urology and Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Stanford. She received her training in urology at Stanford University and served on the staff of pediatric urology at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. She has recently served on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology and as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Quality Assurance Committee on urinary tract infections. Dr. Shortliffe is a member of the Bladder Health Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease and was awarded an NIH grant to examine the effect of hormones on the urinary tract.
William A. Kennedy II, M.D.
Dr. Kennedy, Associate Service Chief and Assistant Professor of Urology at Stanford, received his urological training at Columbia University and completed a two-year fellowship in pediatric urology at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. He has performed research in the area of hydronephrosis and bladder collagen.
How To Contact Us.
Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford:
Pediatric Urology patient appointments: (650) 497-8468 or (800) 381-2155
Patient referral questions or information: (650) 725-5530; FAX (650) 498-5346
Lucile Packard Childrens Health Services at Stanford.
Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford is a 206-bed regional referral center devoted to the care of children and pregnant women. The hospital is staffed and equipped to address the entire spectrum of childrens health care needs, from preventive care to intensive treatment of injury or illness, as well as the health and well-being of expectant mothers.
