Pediatric urologists at WashU Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital provide the highest quality of care for newborns and children with issues of the urinary system.
Our pediatric urologists offer noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive procedures, and expertise in advanced surgical procedures, meaning we have the experience to care for young patients with the full spectrum of urological problems.
When surgery is needed, our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive approaches including endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotically-assisted surgery. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of only a few pediatric facilities in the country—and the only one in the St. Louis region—to offer robotic surgery for children needing urologic procedures. In most of these cases, the children experience less pain, heal faster and benefit from stronger restoration than with the standard open surgical techniques.
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Our expertise
Whether your child struggles with urinary issues or was diagnosed with a congenital birth defect, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Urinary incontinence
- Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
- Urinary tract infections
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Undescended testes
- Hypospadias
- Antenatally detected hydronephrosis
- Varicoceles
- Spina bifida
- Neurogenic bladder
- Kidney stones
- Hydroceles
- Bladder exstrophy and epispadias
- Cloacal and urogenital sinus anomalies
- Myelomeningocele
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Nocturnal enuresis
- Urinary frequency
Why choose us for pediatric urology
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
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Douglas E. Coplen, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Director, Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program
- Phone: 314-362-8200
Hubert Swana, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Director of Pediatric Urology, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Director, Urologic Surgery Residency Program
- Phone: 314-362-8200
Erica J. Traxel, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Member, WashU Medicine Academy of Educators
- Phone: 314-362-8200