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No. 20 in the Nation for our Urology Program
The Children’s Urology Program ranks among the nation’s top 20 pediatric hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Children’s Hospitals” for Urology. The report ranks hospitals for excellence in outcomes, program structure and national reputation.
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Emory University, Our Primary Research and Academic Partner
Children’s and Emory University School of Medicine partner together on clinical trials, residencies and fellowships. More than 500 physicians hold titles at both institutions. Our research program has ranked in the top five nationally for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for nearly a decade.
Learn About EmoryOur team of pediatric urologists has published more than 500 peer-reviewed articles in literature and book chapters. We are advancing device innovation as one of the first pediatric urology programs to refine robot-assisted advanced surgical techniques, setting a benchmark for minimally invasive care. In addition, we are contributing technology like the Soluu™ TENS device for enuresis and other groundbreaking therapies, supported by NIH, FDA and pediatric device consortium grants. Our team pioneers protocols that have transformed the management of pediatric urological conditions, including functional bladder disorders. Our program also trains the next generation of pediatric urology experts in our Pediatric Urology Fellowship. Learn more about the breadth of our knowledge and examples of our published research that have changed how the following urologic conditions and procedures are managed.
- Andrew Kirsch, MD, Division Chief, Urology
- Edwin Smith, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, Children’s
- Michael Garcia, MD
- Emily Blum, MD
- Wolfgang Cerwinka, MD
- James Elmore, MD
- Shuvro De, MD
Fellows
- Benjamin Press, MD
- Maria Veronica Rodriguez Padron, MD
Clinical Trials
Children’s is involved in more than 1,200 clinical trials locally, nationally and abroad. Find or join one of our trials. Narrow your search by including a specific condition or disease.
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“Endoscopic Injection for Vesicoureteral Reflux.” Weinstein, C and Kirsch AJ. Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgery, Fifth Ed, Chapter 35, Elsevier 2025.
The Extended Utilization of Bulking Agents in Pediatric Urology. Weinstein C, Kirsch A. Curr Urol Rep. 2024 Sep.
Incontinent Enterovesicostomy in the Pediatric Population: A Feasible Option for Surgical Management of Neurogenic Bladder. Press, B., Chu, E., Orak, N., Weinstein, C., Smith, E., Kirsch, A., De, S., & Garcia-Roig, M. (2025). Incontinent enterovesicostomy in the pediatric population: A feasible option for surgical management of neurogenic bladder. Urology. 2025 Jun.
Short- and Long-Term Renal Outcomes in Clinically Matched Cohorts of Newborns with Posterior Urethral Valve (PUV) Managed by Primary Vesicostomy Versus Primary Valve Ablation. Weitzner AS, Broadwell NH, Diah J, Sholklapper T, Griggs-Demmin A, Mudalegundi S, Smith EA, Wu CQ. Urology. 2025 Jul 30.
Blum, Emily, “From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Path from Concept to Commercialization” AUA Innovation Nexus, AUA Innovation Nexus Conference, April 2025, Las Vegas, NV.
Blum, Emily, “Navigating the Future of MedTech: FDA’s Digital Health Policies and AI/ML Innovation,” GeorgiaBio Life Sciences Summit, October 2024, Atlanta, GA.
Blum, Emily, “Insights on Pediatric Device Development,” Georgia Tech Pediatric Innovation Day and Showcase 2024, October 2024, Atlanta, GA.
Blum, Emily, “Pediatric Device Consortium,” International Society for Pediatric Innovation, September 2024, Virtual.
Blum, Emily and Morton, Ernest, “Digital Health in the Age of Generative AI: Is There a Role in Bladder and Bowel Management,” International Children’s Continence Society, September 2024, Louisville, KY.
Higher rates of orchiectomy in testicular torsion are associated with substandard health literacy. Weinstein C, Yella V, Press B, Roig MG, Kirsch A, Cerwinka W, Scherz H, Smith E, Elmore J, Blum E, De S. J Pediatr Urol. 2025 Dec.
Leveraging NSQIPP testicular torsion process measures: Initial survey of the NSQIPP testicular torsion collaborative. Finkelstein JB, Weber B, Quigley S, De S, Zann A, Rove K, Liebrecht D, Zee R, Chan Y, Battie S, Pohl H, Carmen Tong CM, Dudley A, McQuiston L, Durkin ET, Davis TD, Whitehouse J, Polsky E, Killian M, Wu HY, Gong E, Chalmers D, Figueroa TE, Grimsby G, Fernandez N, Ballesteros N, Saito JM, Metcalfe P, Schober M, Lambert S, Grant C, Ellison JS. J Pediatr Urol. 2025 Dec.
De, Shuvro, “Lower Health Literacy is Associated with Orchiectomy in Testicular Torsion,” American Association of Pediatric Urologists Conference, January 2025, Beaver Creek, CO.
Intraoperative Surprise: A Rare Hernia Variant Uncovered. Weinstein C, Kirsch A. Urology. 2024 Dec.
De, Shuvro, “Pediatric Urologic Emergencies.” Presentation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, August 2025, Atlanta, GA.
Magnetic Resonance Urography in Pediatric Urology: A Comprehensive Review of Applications and Advances, Press, B, Cho, J, Kirsch, AJ. International Braz J Urol, 2025 Jun.
De, Shuvro and Shah J, “Pediatric GU Interventions from Urology and IR perspective,” Road2IR Lecture, January 2025, Tanzania.
The American Association of Pediatric Urologists (AAPU) 2025 annual meeting - Beaver Creek, Colorado. Koyle M, Vanderbrink B, Roth C, Ortenberg J, Scherz H, Hurwitz R. J Pediatr Urol. 2025 Aug.
De, Shuvro, “Pediatric Hydronephrosis,” Georgia Urology Webinar, July 2025, Atlanta, GA.
De, Shuvro, “Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder,” Grand Rounds, Emory University School of Medicine, May 2025, Atlanta, GA.
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