Pediatric Urology
Urologists are generally believed to care for men's conditions. However, urologists are trained to take care of men, women, and children. Physicians who specialize in pediatric urology focus on problems of the pelvic and urinary organs that are unique to babies and children, and generally have specialty training beyond that of a general urologist.
Typically Pediatric Urology involves management of genital and urinary problems that occur in children with a special emphasis on developmental problems affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra or genital tract. Common conditions treated by Metro Urology's Pediatric Urologists include hypospadias (urine passage ending short of the end of the penis), hydronephrosis (obstruction of urine flow from the kidneys), cryptorchidism (undescended testes), reflux (backup of urine from the bladder toward the kidneys), and atrophy (abnormal development of the penis).
The Pediatric Urologists at Metro Urology offer compassionate care to your child while also providing you with time and thoughtful conversation to support your child's continued health.
To learn more about our wonderful Pediatric Urology Team please read more about our Pediatric Urologists below.
Michael Pergament, MD
Dr. Pergament is a pediatric urologist with a wealth of experience caring for children with genitourinary disorders. Hypospadias, obstruction of the urinary tract, and ureteral reflux are examples of his areas of interest. He is a past Chief of Staff at Children's Hospital in St. Paul. He enjoys participating in the education and training programs for medical students and residents from the University of Minnesota. Family, biking, and canoeing further enrich his life.
Michael Wipf, MD
Dr. Wipf is a pediatric urologist with a long tenure of assisting children with urologic disorders. Dr. Wipf is known for his excellent medical treatment of urologic conditions as well as for his compassionate care that both children and their parents adore.
Aseem Shukla, MD
Dr. Shukla is a pediatric urologist with a strong interest in hypospadias, vesicoureteral reflux, pediatric stone disease and urinary reconstruction, among other areas. He is trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques including pediatric ureteroscopy, laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery. Dr. Shukla is currently the director of pediatric urology at the University of Minnesota and previously practiced in association with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, writing and playing tennis and basketball.