The 20 Best Epispadias Doctors in The United States

Dr. John P. Gearhart is a professor of pediatrics and urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His clinical and surgical interests focus on the evaluation and treatment of children born with major congenital birth defects, bladder exstrophy, disorders of sexual development and childhood urinary cancers. Dr. Gearhart received his M.D. from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1975. After an internship in surgery and residencies in surgery and urology at the Medical College of Georgia, he completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Alder Hey Children's Hospital of the University of Liverpool School of Medicine in 1981. Following two years as a urologist at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, he completed a second fellowship in pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins in 1985 and joined the Johns Hopkins faculty thereafter as an associate professor of pediatric urology. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Gearhart has been lauded as a pioneer in pediatric urology and reconstructive genitourinary surgery. He has published extensively and has received numerous awards and guest lectureships. He is a member of several national and international professional organizations and is a founding member of the Society of Reconstructive Genitourinary Surgeons. Dr. Gearhart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cloacal Exstrophy, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Osteotomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Miroslav Djordjevic is a Urologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Djordjevic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epispadias, Hypospadias, Meatal Stenosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Vaginectomy.

Ali Tourchi is a Urologist practicing medicine in Palm Coast, Florida. Dr. Tourchi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epispadias, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Congenital Giant Megaureter, Osteotomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Heather Noelle Di Carlo is an associate professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She treats all pediatric urological disorders in young males and females while specializing in renal sparing surgery and complex reconstruction of the genitourinary tract in patients with the exstrophy-epispadias complex, disorders of sexual development (DSD) and other congenital anomalies. She serves as the Director of Pediatric Urology Research and is the interim Division Director of Pediatric Urology. A native of New York, Dr. Di Carlo graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in neuroscience and music, and the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Following general surgery and urology residency training at Stony Brook Medical Center, she completed a pediatric urology fellowship at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Di Carlo has special clinical and basic science interests in the exstrophy-epispadias complex, spina bifida and renal transplantation. Dr. Di Carlo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Cloacal Exstrophy, Bladder Reconstruction, and Osteotomy. Dr. Di Carlo is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Chad Crigger, M.D., M.P.H., is a pediatric urologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and an assistant professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute. He also serves as the Associate Program Director of the Urology Residency Program. After growing up in Charleston, West Virginia, Dr. Crigger attended the University of Richmond, where he majored in biology. After college, he returned home to West Virginia and obtained his medical doctorate from Marshall University and a master’s in public health from West Virginia University. He then completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in urologic surgery at West Virginia Ruby Memorial Hospital, where he was drawn to pediatric urology, particularly the reconstructive aspects that draw on principles from several fields including pediatric plastic surgery. This, and a chance visiting professorship by John Gearhart, M.D., inspired Dr. Crigger to pursue training in major reconstructive pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins, where he completed a fellowship. Relying on his background as a camp counselor, Dr. Crigger makes his patients active participants in their care whenever possible, often through sketching their condition. He is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American Urological Association and the American College of Surgeons. A researcher and director of pediatric urology research, he has published more than 50 articles in major journals and contributed to over 20 book chapters on pediatric urology. Dr. Crigger’s research focuses on his passion for major congenital anomalies, particularly the exstrophy-epispadias complex, about which he has multiple projects spanning the basic and clinical sciences. Additionally, with extensive training in robotic surgery, Dr. Crigger serves as director of robotic surgery for pediatric urology. His team looks for ways to safely apply the robotic surgery platform, including single port surgery, when feasible. His philosophy in practicing medicine is simple: to “provide the greatest benefit through the most up-to-date and least morbid treatment options possible.” Regarding providing care for patients and working with families, his focus is singular. When talking with parents, he can often be heard saying, “I know that, whether I am performing surgery or offering my professional recommendation, I am caring for one of the most important people in your life. I take that responsibility seriously and will do my very best to deliver the highest level of care possible.” Videos Chad Crigger, M.D.Pediatric Urologist. Dr. Crigger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Cloacal Exstrophy, Epispadias, Osteotomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Ted Lee is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Cloacal Exstrophy, Omphalocele, Imperforate Anus, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Hazem Orabi is a Urologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Orabi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epispadias, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Urethral Stricture, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Nima Baradaran is a Urologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Baradaran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Epispadias, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Osteotomy.

John Makari is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Makari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Urethral Valves, Myelomeningocele, UPJ Obstruction, and Neurogenic Bladder.

Theodore Barber is a Pediatrics specialist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Barber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorchia, Hypospadias, Horseshoe Kidney, Lithotripsy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Barber is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Pediatric Urology - 2014 and American Board Of Urology, Urology - 2012. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ballesteros specializes in pediatric urology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Department of Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ballesteros then completed a pediatric urology fellowship from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. She also has a certification of fellowship in da Vinci® Surgery in pediatric urology. Dr. Ballesteros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Undescended Testicle, Hydrocele, Hypospadias, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Ballesteros is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Dr. Corbyons specializes in pediatric urology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Department of Surgey. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where she also completed her internship and residency. Dr. Corbyons then completed a fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Corbyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Testicular Torsion, Hypospadias, and Posterior Urethral Valves. Dr. Corbyons is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Luis Perez is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias, Balanitis, Meatal Stenosis, and Testicular Torsion. Dr. Perez is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

Arthur Burnett is a Urologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Priapism, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Peyronie Disease, Prostatectomy, and Penectomy. Dr. Burnett is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Bhavik Shah is a Urologist practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cloacal Exstrophy, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Osteotomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Schaeffer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in St George, Utah. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Prostatitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Osteotomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in Unknown. Dr. Schaeffer is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Kern is a Urologist practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Kern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Meatal Stenosis, Hypospadias, Lithotripsy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kern is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Dr. Polsky specializes in pediatric urology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Department of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he also completed his internship and residency. Dr. Polsky then completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Additionally, Dr. Polsky is a clinical associate professor of urology and pediatrics for the University of South Florida. Dr. Polsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Hydrocele, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Polsky is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Micah Jacobs is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Neurogenic Bladder, Undescended Testicle, Orchiectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in Urology- American Board Of Urology, Pediatric Urology- American Board Of Urology/Pediatric Urology, and Pediatric Urology- American Board Of Urology.

Mahir Maruf is a Urologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Maruf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epispadias. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Cloacal Exstrophy, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Bladder Reconstruction, and Osteotomy.