Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology

Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology helps children recover their independence by treating what can be embarrassing urologic issues with surgical precision and in a comforting environment. Anand V. Palagiri, MD, founded St. Louis’ first pediatric kidney stone center in 2007 and is one of only a few pediatric urologists in St. Louis who use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, to treat urological conditions in children. Dr. Palagiri treats any urologic disorder in kids, including kidney stones, undescended testicles, abnormal urethral opening (hypospadias), urinary reflux, bedwetting, circumcision and its complications and urinary tract infections. He also consults with expectant mothers when urinary tract issues are discovered in the womb.

Creating the best care possible is most important to Dr. Palagiri and his team. He believes compassion and collaboration are vitally important, and ensures that families fully understand a child’s issue and available treatments. Because girls may feel more comfortable when seen by a woman, the option is always available through advanced practitioners on the team.

Dr. Palagiri remains in close contact with every patient’s primary care physician to ensure that they understand the diagnosis and treatment options. As part of the expertise found at Mercy Children’s Hospital St. Louis, he relies on pediatric anesthesiologists, neonatologists, neurologists and others to give kids the best—so they can get back to life.

For more information about Dr. Palagiri and his team, visit mercy.net/childurology-stl.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Most children stop wetting the bed on their own, but bladder control can take longer to mature in some children. If you have a concern, speak with your pediatrician. In most cases, a physician can tell without any tests whether your child’s wetting may be caused by a medical problem.