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    Puneeta Ramachandra, MD

    Urology
    (800) 416-4441
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    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803
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    Appointment: (800) 416-4441

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    Get to Know Me

    I grew up in NJ and joined Nemours Children’s after a brief stint out west. I always knew I wanted to be a physician and grew up with lots of physicians in my family. I’m married and have a lovely, spirited daughter. We enjoy traveling, camping, going to the beach and cooking.

    Why I Treat Children

    I decided to pursue pediatric urology after having great experiences in residency. I love seeing smiles on the faces of my patients and their families when they feel better or have great surgical outcomes. The chance to make a child’s life better is such a rare and special opportunity. 

    What I'm Passionate About

    I’m passionate about delivering great quality care, advancing the field of pediatric urology and making kids’ lives better. I also have a passion for patient advocacy. As a child, I had my own medical problems and now, as an adult, I draw on those experiences to provide the best possible care for my patients.

    How I Try to Make A Difference

    I make a difference by incorporating best practices into my daily routine, ensuring the best care for my patients and their families.

    Education & Training

    Fellowship

    • Pediatric Urology - University of California, San Diego Medical Center, 2013

    Internship

    • General Surgery - University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2007

    Residency

    • Urology - University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2011

    Medical/Dental School

    • M.D. - UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2006

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Urology
    • American Board of Urology/Pediatric Urology

    • Congenital Hydronephrosis
    • Cryptorchidism
    • Hernias and Hydroceles
    • Hypospadias
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Urinary Stone Disease
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Voiding Dysfunction

    Research Activities

    My research interests include:

    • PKIDS — Pediatric KIDney Stone Care
    • Diseases of the Kidney — UPJ Obstruction
    • Undescended Testes

    Medical Interests

    My areas of specialization and medical expertise include:

    • Pediatric urology    
    • Robotic surgery
    • Kidney stones in children
    • Hypospadias
    • Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
    • NeurogenicbBladder
    • Urinary stone disease
    • Vesicoureteral reflux
    • Voiding dysfunction
    • Phimosis
    • Hernia 
    • Hydrocele

    • Ureteral Stent Placement Prior to Definitive Stone Treatment Is Associated with Higher Postoperative Emergency Department Visits and Opioid Prescriptions for Youth Having Ureteroscopy or Shock Wave Lithotripsy; Journal of Urology; (2023).

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    • Toilet Training and Bladder Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy; Cerebral Palsy: Second Edition; (2020).

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    • Factors influencing rate of testicular salvage in acute testicular torsion at a tertiary pediatric center; Western Journal of Emergency Medicine; (2015).

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    • Children with spinal abnormalities have an increased health burden from upper tract urolithiasiss; Urology; (2014).

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    • Shunted hydrocephalus has a significant impact on quality of life in children with spina bifida; PM and R; (2013).

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    • Pediatric urologic oncology: Organ-sparing surgery in kidney and testis; Urologic Clinics of North America; (2010).

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    • Treatment of Wilms' Tumor; Evidence-Based Urology; (2010).

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