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Expert Pediatric Urology Care in Chicago
Children's Pediatric Urology Practice has been dedicated to providing specialized care for children's genitourinary conditions since our establishment. Our team combines advanced medical training with compassionate patient care, offering expertise in diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary tract and reproductive organs in children. Dr. John T.B. Houston, a board-certified pediatric urologist, leads our practice with over two decades of experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques and complex reconstructions. We serve patients across multiple Illinois locations, ensuring accessibility to families in Chicago and surrounding communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our affiliations with leading medical institutions and adherence to the highest standards of pediatric urological care.Through continuous engagement with professional societies like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Pediatric Urology, we maintain cutting-edge knowledge of treatment advancements. Our practice emphasizes personalized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs, focusing on long-term health outcomes and quality of life improvements. We collaborate closely with parents and referring physicians to ensure comprehensive, coordinated treatment approaches. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support advanced diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive surgeries. By maintaining memberships in prestigious medical organizations, we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to professional development and clinical excellence.
Services
Genitourinary Reconstruction
Pediatric Stone Surgery
Endoscopic Procedures
Undescended Testicles Treatment
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Repair
Hypospadias Surgery
Vesicoureteral Reflux Treatment
Kidney Stone Management
Urinary Tract Reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric urologist with 20+ years of specialized experience
- Multiple Illinois locations for convenient patient access
- Advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and technologies
- Comprehensive treatment for complex genitourinary conditions
- Collaboration with leading children's hospitals and medical institutions
Services
Genitourinary Reconstruction
Specialized surgical repair of congenital and acquired abnormalities in children's urinary and reproductive systems. Our board-certified urologist performs complex reconstructions for conditions like hypospadias and exstrophy with advanced techniques. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans and post-operative care focused on long-term functional outcomes.
Pediatric Stone Surgery
Comprehensive treatment for pediatric kidney and urinary stones using minimally invasive techniques. We offer extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, and laser lithotripsy for stone fragmentation and removal. Our approach emphasizes prevention strategies and metabolic evaluation to reduce recurrence risk in young patients.
Endoscopic Procedures
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic treatments for pediatric urological conditions. Services include cystoscopy, DEFLUX injections for reflux, and posterior valve ablation. These procedures offer reduced recovery times and minimal scarring while effectively addressing urinary tract abnormalities.
Undescended Testicles Treatment
Surgical management of cryptorchidism through orchidopexy procedures. We specialize in timely intervention around age one to optimize fertility potential and reduce cancer risk. Our approach includes hernia repair when necessary and careful testicular fixation to prevent torsion.
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Repair
Surgical correction of kidney ureter blockages using pyeloplasty techniques. This procedure restores proper urine flow and prevents kidney damage from hydronephrosis. Post-operative monitoring ensures long-term kidney function preservation through regular follow-up imaging and assessments.
People
Dr. John T.B. Houston
Pediatric Urologist
Board-certified urologist specializing in pediatric urology with over 20 years of experience. Completed fellowship training at Northwestern University/Children's Memorial Hospital. Maintains active memberships in leading medical societies while providing expert care across multiple Illinois locations.
Questions
What pediatric urology services do you offer?
We specialize in genitourinary reconstruction, kidney stone treatment, endoscopic procedures, undescended testicle repair, and UPJ obstruction correction using advanced minimally invasive techniques.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Request an appointment online through our website or call our main office at 312-632-0032. We offer consultations at multiple Illinois locations including Chicago, New Lenox, and Tinley Park.
Do you treat both boys and girls?
Yes, we provide comprehensive care for all children from birth through early adulthood, addressing urinary tract and reproductive system conditions in both genders.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We participate with major insurance providers. Contact our office directly at 312-632-0032 for specific coverage verification and billing inquiries.
Are emergency services available?
Emergency urological care is accessible through our main hospital location at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for urgent conditions requiring immediate attention.
What surgical techniques do you use?
We employ minimally invasive approaches including laparoscopy, laser lithotripsy, and endoscopic procedures whenever possible to reduce recovery times and improve patient outcomes.
