Urology Transitional Care Program
The thought of changing your child's pediatric urology care to an adult provider can be stressful. We are here for you. Our goal at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is to ease this transition. We will prepare you and your child for the move to adult medical care to help lessen the anxiety either of you may feel. We collaborate with specialists at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) to make sure the transition to their adult facilities is as smooth as possible. This ensures the best outcome for your child.
How we serve you
Your child's team in the Urology Transitional Care Program works to create the best, most personalized transition plan. We are also involved in the development of new ways to improve care coordination and long-term quality of life for all patients.
Conditions we treat
Many adult urologists have little training in how to manage congenital conditions (complex conditions that a child has since birth). This can leave patients with fragmented care. We focus on improving care coordination.
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Bladder exstrophy -
Epispadias -
Hypospadias -
Posterior urethral valves (PUV) -
Prune belly syndrome -
Spina bifida - Other conditions that may impact patients into adulthood
Meet your team
Every person on your child's team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and support for your entire family.
Urology Transitional Care Program locations
Access top urologists who specialize in helping patients with complex urologic conditions transition from pediatric to adult medical care.
Our research
We lead clinical research to better understand the natural history of some of the conditions we treat, as well as the long-term outcomes for patients after our interventions.
Urology Transitional Care Program resources
Caring for a child with a complex urologic condition can be overwhelming. We have resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you’re providing your child.
What to expect
We want you to know what to expect at your child's first visit with the Urology Transitional Care Program so you are prepared and have the best experience possible.
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