BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Grace S. Hyun, MD, a surgeon specializing in
treating urological conditions in children and adolescents, has
been appointed director of pediatric urology at NYU Langone
Hospital–Brooklyn.
A clinical associate professor at NYU School of Medicine, Hyun
treats urologic conditions in children younger than 18 years old,
including circumcisions, hypospadias repairs that reposition the
urethra, inguinal hernia repair to prevent the intestine from
pushing into the groin, and removal of growths like tumors and
urinary stones that can cause blockage and pain.
"Corrective surgery can be necessary in preteen boys when one or
both testicles do not descend to the scrotum, as well as for
varicocele, an enlargement of the veins near the scrotum—both
conditions if untreated can be associated with infertility," says
Hyun. "Most of these types of procedures can be done on an
outpatient basis."
Prior to coming to Brooklyn,
Hyun served as associate director of pediatric urology at Mount
Sinai Medical Center. A graduate of Cornell University Medical School, she completed
her surgical internship and urology residency at Columbia
Presbyterian Medical Center-Weill Cornell, followed by a fellowship
in pediatric urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"Our borough significantly lacks pediatric urology services,"
says Frederick Gulmi, MD, chief of
urology at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn. "Dr. Hyun's expertise
enables us to provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care
to young patients ranging from newborns to adolescents with
problems involving the urinary system—the kidneys, bladder, and
urinary tract."
A urinary tract infection in children and adolescents is a
common problem that rarely requires surgery, but Hyun says most
children need behavior and diet changes to prevent recurrence.
Hyun also works collaboratively with specialists in other
disciplines. She participates in prenatal counseling when a
urologic issue is identified during an ultrasound. This
multidisciplinary approach between obstetrics and urology allows
expectant parents to prepare for treatment after birth.
NYU Langone Health ranks among the 10 "Best Hospitals" in the
country for urology, according to U.S. News & World
Report. "Our doctors have pioneered medical and surgical
treatments for a vast array of adult and pediatric urologic
abnormalities," says Herbert Lepor,
MD, the Martin Spatz Chair of the Department of Urology at NYU
Langone Health. "The addition of Dr. Hyun amplifies our expertise
in treating infants and children with congenital disorders, and
other urology-related problems in Brooklyn."
Hyun's office is located in the NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical
Arts Pavilion at 8714 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. For an appointment, please
call 718-630-8600.
Media Inquiries:
Neal Gorman
718-630-8316
nealr.gorman@nyumc.org
Colin DeVries
718-630-7414
colin.devries@nyumc.org
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