Erica J. Traxel, MD
- Phone: 314-454-6034
Specialty Areas
Pediatric Urology
Common Procedures
- Circumcision and circumcision revision
- Hypospadias repair
- Orchiopexy
- Inguinal hernia/hydrocele repair
- Ureteral reimplantation
- Pyeloplasty
- Ureteroscopy and stone surgeries
- Continent reconstructive urologic surgery (bladder outlet procedures, bladder augmentation, creation of Mitrofanoff, creation of MACE)
Common Diagnoses Treated
- Phimosis
- Redundant prepuce
- Urethral meatal stenosis
- Hypospadias
- Undescended testicle
- Inguinal hernia/hydrocele
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Posterior urethral valves
- UPJ obstruction
- UVJ obstruction
- Megaureter
- Hydronephrosis
- Urolithiasis
- Urinary incontinence
- Neurogenic bladder/bowel
- UTI/pyelonephritis
- Urinary incontinence
- Nocturnal enuresis/bedwetting
- Bladder/bowel dysfunction
Board Certifications
Urology
Pediatric Urology
Degrees
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2002
Residency
2002-2003 General Surgery Internship, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2003-2007 Urology Residency, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Fellowship
2007-2009 Pediatric Urology Fellowship, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Professional Memberships
Society of Academic Urologists
Society of Women in Urology
American Urological Association
Society of Pediatric Urology
Awards and Honors
Washington University Academy of Educators
Washington University Graduate Medical Education Council (GMEC)
House Staff Council Faculty Liaison
Washington University GME Education Monitoring Subcommittee (EMS)
Washington University GME Wellness Champion Committee
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Medical Staff Performance Subcommittee
Medical School Gateway Curriculum build team member, Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University Learning Climate Committee and Task Force member
Abstract Review Committee lead, Barnes-Jewish Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Symposium
Areas of Research Interest
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Surgical Education
Graduate Medical Education
Undergraduate Medical Education
Publications
Hospital Affiliations
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Patients Seen At
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
One Children’s Place
Second Floor, Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63110
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center
13001 N Outer 40 Road
Town and Country, MO 63017
To request an appointment with Dr. Traxel, please call (314) 454-6034.
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