The 20 Best Hypospadias Doctors in Washington, US

Dr. Close is a board-certified fellowship-trained pediatric urologist with extensive clinical and surgical expertise in congenital and acquired genitourinary problems. Her practice focuses on providing a comforting, healing environment for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions in children ranging from prenatal development to age eighteen. After completing her Pediatric Urology Fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital she worked in private practice and then served as Chief of Pediatric Urology at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She is internationally recognized for her research and writing on congenital bladder outlet obstruction and alternate methods of bladder augmentation. Her surgical expertise includes penile malformations- chordee and hypospadias, hydroceles, undescended testes, posterior urethral valves, vesicoureteral reflux and ureteroceles. Dr. Close has received a 5 star rating from US News and World report and was named Parent’s Top Choice because of her willingness to make time for patients, her ability to answer questions with clear explanations and the parents’ perception of patient outcomes. She is a member of The Society for Pediatric Urology, The European Society for Pediatric Urology, The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American College of Surgeons. Outside the hospital Dr. Close loves tennis, birding, and piano. Dr. Close is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Hypospadias, Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, and Undescended Testicle.

Paul Merguerian is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Merguerian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Exstrophy of the Bladder, Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias, Lithotripsy, and Vaginectomy.

Margarett Shnorhavorian is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shnorhavorian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Exstrophy of the Bladder, Hypospadias, Intersex, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Lithotripsy.

Daniel Hirselj is a Urologist in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Hirselj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Diphallia, Hypospadias, Epididymitis, Varicocele, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hirselj is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Snow is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate care to both her patients and their families. She most recently received the 2022 Pediatric Urology Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Her work focuses on building an integrated team through education and shared decision making with the patient and their family so that every child receives a customized care plan. She has undergone specialized training in endoscopic, robotic, and laparoscopic surgeries at both the Cleveland Clinic and Lurie Children’s Hospitals for minimally invasive interventions to treat kidney stones and correct congenital kidney and ureteral anomalies (i.e. hydronephrosis, UPJ obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, megaureter, ectopic ureter, ureterocele). When not working she enjoys pottery, painting, and going on adventures. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Diphallia, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, Hypospadias, and Undescended Testicle.

Debora Overstreet, MD, enjoys caring for children of all ages. She believes in working closely with a child's family to develop a healthy lifestyle, and especially values long-term relationships with patients and their families.Dr. Overstreet enjoys running, fitness activities, reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Overstreet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Hypospadias.

Sabeena Kathuria, MD, is a pediatrician who has been practicing for over 20 years. Her philosophy is to work very closely with families by listening to them, involving them in the care of their child and taking the time to explain the care protocol to them. Her special interests are newborn care and adolescent issues.Dr. Kathuria is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.When Dr. Kathuria is not working, she is busy exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and going on long walks and hikes. Dr. Kathuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Delayed Growth.

Matthew Allen, MD joined Ballard Pediatrics in 2001 after completion of residency at Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Born in Seattle, Dr. Allen is a graduate of both the Philosophy Department and School of Medicine at the University of Washington. His training has given him opportunities to practice medicine in China, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Allen works full time at Ballard Pediatrics and enjoys following the development of children within their families. He is a past President of the Medical Staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Allen lives in Seattle with his wife, interior designer Allison Allen, and daughter Ellie and sons Andrew and Grant. His outside interests include alpine hiking, sea kayaking, soccer and reading. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Roseola, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

Paweena Thoophom, MD, provides patient-centered care for children ages 19 and under. As a pediatrician and a mother, Dr. Thoophom is a passionate advocate for the well-being of all children. She believes strongly in her role of supporting parents in making decisions about their children's health care.Dr. Thoophom is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has interests in asthma/allergy care, obesity prevention and behavioral medicine. Dr. Thoophom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Croup.

Dr. Rogerio Huang strives to treat all patients as if they were his own family members. He listens closely to patients and comes up with a solution personalized to their needs. He brings the latest technology and innovations in surgery while adhering to evidence-based treatment guidelines. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Prostatectomy, Ureterocele, Bladder Cancer, and Urinary Incontinence.

Dr. Torgerson is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has practiced at Swedish since he completed is residency in 2000. His practice philosophy is that patients should play an integral role in the doctor-patient relationship. He believes patients should make treatment decisions based on the facilitation and education provided by their physician. Because he values his patient's time and effort in visiting him, Dr. Torgerson makes every effort to see his patients in a timely manner. Dr. Torgerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Kripa Kavasseri is a board certified urologist and was certified by the American Board of Urology. After obtaining her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, she completed her five year residency in Urology through Wayne State University as well. She subsequently served as an Assistant Professor in general urology at Cleveland Clinic for a period of five years before relocating to the Pacific Northwest. In the year prior to her departure, she also served as the department director of the Twinsburg Family Health Center. She joined Washington Urology Associates in February 2018. Dr. Kavasseri is an active member of the American Urological Association. Her areas of interest include, but is not limited to, the diagnosis and management of several adult general urology conditions such as kidney stones, male and female incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary infections, benign prostatic hypertrophy, hydrocele, no-scalpel vasectomy, bladder and prostate cancer. Dr. Kavasseri moved to the US from India at an early age and is fluent in English and Tamil. She is an avid reader of both fiction and non fiction books. She also loves traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two boys. Dr. Kavasseri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Jonathan Kalisvaart is a Pediatrics provider in Moses Lake, Washington. Dr. Kalisvaart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Testicular Torsion, Neurogenic Bowel, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kalisvaart is currently accepting new patients.

Mazen Dahan is a Pediatrics provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Dahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Undescended Testicle, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite. Dr. Dahan is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Lester is a Pediatrics provider in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Lester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Cranioectodermal Dysplasia, and Brachydactyly Mononen Type.

Atif Ahmed is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Esophagitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Patricia Fechner is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fechner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Intersex, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Turner Syndrome, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.

Juanita Hodax is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hodax is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Yen-huang Chen is a Urologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Retrograde Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Kieran is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kieran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypospadias. Her top areas of expertise are Wilms Tumor, Testicular Torsion, Hypospadias, Nephrectomy, and Endoscopy.