Urology

801-662-5555

100 North Mario Capecchi Drive

Suite 2200,

Salt Lake City, UT 84113

This department offers

  • Pediatric urology

Care that protects health, comfort, and childhood

Urologic conditions can affect every part of a child’s life. At Primary Children’s, our specialists bring advanced treatments and compassionate care, so your child can just focus on being a kid.
Schedule: 801-662-5555
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From common conditions to rare diagnoses

Our specialists treat everything from urinary tract infections to complex congenital conditions. We use the least invasive approach possible while keeping your child’s safety and long-term health at the center of every decision.

Conditions we commonly treat include:

  • Kidney and bladder disorders
  • Obstruction of the urinary tract
  • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
  • Hypospadias and other genital differences
  • Undescended testicles
  • Neurogenic bladder and incontinence
  • Differences of sex development (DSD)
  • Kidney stones

Treatment may include:

  • Imaging and urodynamic studies
  • Endoscopic or minimally invasive procedures
  • Reconstructive surgery for congenital anomalies
  • Robotic-assisted surgery
  • Long-term follow-up in outpatient clinics

Our providers

DeeAnn Cervantez

DeeAnn Cervantez, NP

Family Medicine
Primary Children's Hospital - Urology
801-662-5555
Deborah L. Jacobson

Deborah L. Jacobson, MD

Pediatric Urology
Primary Children's Hospital - Urology
801-662-5555

What sets us apart

Our team includes fellowship-trained pediatric urologists with years of experience treating children exclusively.

Innovative Care

As part of a full children’s hospital, we offer advanced options like robotic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures.

Whole-family support

Care doesn’t stop with surgery. Social work, psychology, child life, and other resources help your child, and your family, feel supported all along the way.

Guidance at every step

We take time to explain conditions and treatment plans clearly, so you feel informed and ready to make decisions with confidence.

US News and World Report Urology

National recognition

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in 11 of 11 pediatric specialties, including urology.

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Coordinated care, shaped around your child

Urologic issues can affect, and be affected by, other systems in the body. Patients with challenges involving multiple systems can often be cared for in one of our multidisciplinary clinics where we bring specialists together across nephrology, gynecology, endocrinology, colorectal surgery, and behavioral health. Families meet with multiple providers in one place, making care more complete and less stressful. Urology participates in the following multidisciplinary clinics:


 

 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric urology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating urinary and genital conditions in children, such as urinary tract infections, bedwetting, and congenital abnormalities.
You should consider seeing a pediatric urologist if your child has frequent urinary tract infections, trouble urinating, bedwetting beyond the typical age, visible abnormalities of the genitals, or any concerns about kidney or bladder function.
Vesicoureteral reflux is a condition where urine flows backward from the bladder toward the kidneys, increasing the risk of infections. Treatment may include careful monitoring, medications, or surgery, depending on the severity.
Hypospadias is a birth condition in boys where the opening of the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) is not located at the tip of the penis, but instead is found along the underside. This can affect urination and, later in life, sexual function. Treatment usually involves a minor surgical procedure to correct the position of the opening.