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A pediatric urologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating reproductive and urinary tract disorders in patients under the age of 18. A professional receives extensive training to learn about the unique health problems faced by children whose organs and bodily systems are still in developmental stages.
Urologists are surgeons specializing in medical and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the kidneys, urinary tract including ureters, bladder and urethra. Urologists treat men, women and children. There are more than 10,000 urologists in the USA. There is a common misconception that urologists treat only males. This is not true. Urologists treat men and women. â 40% of patients are female (kidney stones, renal/adrenal/bladder cancer, urinary incontinence, UTIs, OAB (Overactive bladder), blood in urine, renal cysts, kidney masses).