Ardavan Akhavan
As the former Director of Pediatric Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Dr. Akhavan is one of the country’s most experienced pediatric robotic surgeons. With robotic surgery, Dr. Akhavan strives to optimize patient outcomes while minimizing discomfort, length of hospitalization, and time to return to normal activities. While Dr. Akhavan offers both minimally invasive and open surgery options for all disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and genitals, Dr.
Dr. Felsen - SS-31 Is a Novel Mitochondrial-Targeted Therapy That Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier
SS-31 Is a Novel Mitochondrial-Targeted Therapy That Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier
Mitochondria play a vital role in cellular metabolism. Because of their widespread effects on cellular functions, mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in a wide range of diseases. As such, mitochondria, the tiny energy factories found in most cells, are prime targets for drug development. But developing mitochondria-targeted drugs has been a daunting task.
Dr. Poppas - Genital and Reproductive Atypical Development Program Prioritizes Multidisciplinary Care of Pediatric Patients With Disorders of Sex Development
Genital and Reproductive Atypical Development Program Prioritizes Multidisciplinary Care of Pediatric Patients With Disorders of Sex Development
The Genital and Reproductive Atypical Development (GRAD) program developed at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides world-class care for patients with congenital atypical genitalia and reproductive development.
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology - Queens
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology is now in Queens!
We have extended our comprehensive Urologic care through into Queens. The urologists in these practices provide complete care for a wide range of conditions, including male and female urologic conditions, voiding disorders, prostate cancer, bladder issues and community-based health screenings for Urologic services.
Weill Cornell physicians provide care at several locations throughout Queens:
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology - Brooklyn
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology is now in Brooklyn!
We have extended our comprehensive Urologic care through into Brooklyn. The urologists in these practices provide complete care for a wide range of conditions, including male and female urologic conditions, voiding disorders, prostate cancer, bladder issues and community-based health screenings for Urologic services.
Weill Cornell physicians provide care at several locations throughout Brooklyn:
Jeremy Wiygul
Dr. Jeremy Wiygul, originally hailing from Texas, completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Texas prior to completing his residency in Urology in Durham, NC at Duke University Medical Center. He then spent two years at Boston Medical Center as an Attending Urologist, followed by completing a Pediatrics fellowship at LIJ/Cohen Children's Medical Center (formerly Schneider Children's Hospital). Once his fellowship concluded, Dr.
The Institute for Pediatric Urology
The Institute for Pediatric Urology opened in 2007 and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of urologic issues ranging from spinal cord abnormalities to acquired voiding issues. The Institute's integrated team of specialists offers comprehensive services for children by providing state-of-the-art techniques for correcting or minimizing urologic disorders. Physicians working in the Institute have developed minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, genital reconstruction, and treatment of vesicoureteral reflux.
Pediatric Kidney Health (Laparoscopic Nephrectomy)
Initially, laparoscopy had limited diagnostic and therapeutic uses. With the advent of automatic clip appliers, stapling devices, impermeable organ removal bags, and morcellating devices, the scope of procedures that can be performed laparoscopically has been broadened substantially. In urology, such advances have allowed for laparoscopic varicocelectomies, bladder augmentations, urinary diversions, ureterolysis, adrenalectomies, nephrectomies, and nephro-ureterectomies. We now have performed over 50 laparoscopic nephrectomies on children at our center. Our director, Dr.
