Dr. Alejandro Hoberman graduated from medical school and general pediatrics residency in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed a General Academic Pediatrics fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. He currently heads the Division of General Academic Pediatrics, is the executive vice chair and vice chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Pediatrics, and has been established as the Jack L. Paradise Distinguished Service Professor in honor of his research mentor. Dr. Hoberman also has administrative responsibilities as the president of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics, the largest primary care pediatrics organization in western and central Pa. with 58 offices including Express Care locations and over 1M yearly visits. Dr. Hoberman is very involved in research related to acute otitis media (AOM). He has contributed studies to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this frequently occurring condition. He has also contributed studies related to prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up imaging of urinary tract infections (UTI) in children. Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s Department of Pediatrics bio page which has more information about his specific research endeavors, including publications, leadership positions, awards, and more. Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hoberman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Diarrhea, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Myringotomy.

Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Micrognathia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Hypotonia.

Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Myringotomy.

Gregory Halenda, MD, is certified in urology by the American Board of Urology. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.  Dr. Halenda received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical College and completed his residency at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Halenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Kyle Spradling, MD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Director of the UPMC Mercy Kidney Stone Clinic. He specializes in endourology, kidney stone disease, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Spradling earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, completed his Urology Residency at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, and completed a fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Endourology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where he also served as clinical instructor for one year prior to joining UPMC. Dr. Spradling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Stephen Jackman, MD, is a urologic surgeon focused on minimally invasive surgery for kidney and prostate cancer as well as kidney stones. His areas of specialty include surgical techniques involving advanced laparoscopy, robotics, and complex kidney stone disease. Dr. Jackman is Professor and Vice Chair of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Jackman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Siobhan Telfer, MD, specializes in urology. She practices at UPMC Department of Urology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Telfer completed her fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, residency at St. Joseph's Health Center, and medical degree at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Telfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

Louis D'agostino is an Urologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. D'agostino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, and Kidney Stones. Dr. D'agostino is currently accepting new patients.

Gina Rooker is an Urologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rooker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Rooker is currently accepting new patients.

Joel D. Bigley, MD, is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Medicine in Morgantown, W. Va., and also completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bigley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Dr. Maranchie is a surgical oncologist specializing in urologic cancers of the urinary tract and male genitalia.  She completed urology residency at Harvard University in 1999, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute.  Her practice is focused on the care of patients with cancer of the kidney, bladder and testis, employing minimally invasive approaches, nephron-sparing and nerve-sparing surgery and urinary tract reconstruction.  She has specialty expertise in familial or inherited cancer syndromes, offering targeted surveillance with organ-preserving surgery when indicated. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Maranchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

Bishoy A. Gayed, MD, is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Dr. Gayed completed his residency in urology at UPMC and a fellowship in urologic oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in urology, urologic oncology, urologic surgery, and the management of tumors of the kidney, bladder, prostate, ureteral, testicular, penile, and adrenal cancers. Dr. Gayed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Hydronephrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Robert Hickey is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, Anemia, and Neonatal Herpes.

Dr. Michael C. Ost is a urologist who treats a wide array of urologic conditions in both adults and children. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing robotics, laparoscopy, and endourologic techniques. His areas of expertise include the treatment of kidney cancer, congenital renal anomalies, ureteral injuries and abnormalities, and complex stone disease. Dr. Ost received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He received subspecialty fellowship training in both endourology (Northwell Health System – New York) and pediatric urology (UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh). He was the first urologist in the United States to receive such training to treat a wide spectrum of urologic diseases in a minimally invasive fashion in both adults and children. He is widely published and has lectured nationally and internationally on his areas of specialization. Dr. Ost also received his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In addition to his clinical practice as a professor of urology, Dr. Ost serves as Director of Pediatric Surgical Outreach at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Anorchia, Ureterocele, UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

Kevin Rycyna, MD, earned his medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago in 2009. Following medical school, Dr. Rycyna completed a general surgery internship and a urology residency at UPMC. Upon completion of his training, Dr. Rycyna served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he was the Chief of Urology at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. He also served as the medical director for surgical specialties from 2018 to 2019. Dr. Rycyna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Rong-chung Lin is an Urologist in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Justin Isariyawongse is an Urologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Isariyawongse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

"Michaela ""Micki"" Garland, PA-C, specializes in urology and is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Urology. Ms. Garland completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University.". Ms. Garland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, and Folliculitis.

Tatum V. Tarin, MD, is an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed residencies in surgery and urology at Stanford University Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in urological oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, N.Y., where he was a clinical instructor for two years prior to joining UPMC. Dr. Tarin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Paul Rusilko, MD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Urology and Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as the Director of Reconstructive Urology and the Associate Residency Program Director for the urology residency program. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. He specializes in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the genitourinary system. Complex urologic procedures performed include urethral reconstruction, urethroplasty, adult acquired buried penis, urologic prosthetics for both erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, and genital reconstruction following trauma and penile cancer. Dr. Rusilko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Neurogenic Bladder, Perirenal Abscess, Penectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.