Bassett Healthcare Network is proud to now offer pediatric urology to communities across the region!
Adam Howe, MD, FAAP is now welcoming new patients in Cooperstown, Herkimer, and Oneonta.
Schedule an Appointment: (607) 547-3400
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Specialized Pediatric Urology Services
Bassett Healthcare Network provides specialized pediatric urology services for children from birth through age 21, helping families throughout Central New York access advanced diagnosis, treatment, and surgery right in their own region.
From circumcisions to UPJ obstruction treatment, we offer expert care and advanced procedures for kidney, bladder, urinary tract, and reproductive conditions.
Meet Adam Howe, MD, FAAP
Fellowship-Trained and Board-Certified Pediatric Urologist
Dr. Adam Howe provides specialized care for children for a variety of urological issues affecting the kidneys, bladder and urogenital tract including chronic bed wetting, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and penile anomalies, among other conditions. He also performs circumcision and circumcision revisions. Dr. Howe is now welcoming pediatric urology patients in Cooperstown, Oneonta, and Herkimer.
Dr. Howe is fellowship trained in pediatric urology and is board certified in both urology and pediatric urology.
Learn More About Dr. Howe
Dr. Adam Howe is a pediatric urologist with extensive training and experience in the full spectrum of urological disorders. His warm approach and passion for quality patient care sets him apart.
In his free time, he likes to spend time outdoors, relax with his family and cats, and is an avid basketball and NY Knicks fan.
Bringing Specialized Pediatric Urology Care to Our Region
Dr. Howe sees patients with a variety of urology conditions and symptoms, including:
- Bladder infections (cystitis)
- Blood in the urine
- Chronic bed wetting
- Hydroceles
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypospadias
- Labial & penile anomalies
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Undescended testicles
- Ureteral Reflux
- Congenital abnormalities of the kidney, bladder, and urogenital tract
The Most Common & Advanced Conditions Dr. Howe Treats
Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
Seeing blood in your child’s urine can be alarming. Causes may include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, structural abnormalities, exercise-related irritation, or other urinary tract conditions.
Ureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), sometimes called urinary or ureteral reflux, occurs when urine flows backward from the bladder toward the kidneys. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of kidney infections and kidney damage.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Repeated urinary tract infections can affect a child’s comfort and long-term urinary health. Common causes include bladder dysfunction, constipation, urinary reflux, and structural abnormalities of the urinary tract.
Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis occurs when urine cannot drain properly from the kidney, causing swelling. It is one of the most common conditions evaluated by pediatric urologists and may be discovered before birth during a prenatal ultrasound or later in childhood.
Advanced Pediatric Urology Procedures
Dr. Howe offers specialized procedures that previously required many families to travel significant distances outside the region including:
- Bladder augmentation
- Circumcisions and circumcision revisions
- Genitourinary reconstructive surgeries
- Hypospadias repair
- Pediatric inguinal hernia repairs
- Penile reconstruction
- Prenatal consultations for urologic disorders
- Robotic surgery for kidney anomalies
- UPJ obstruction treatment (pyeloplasty)
- Urachal cyst excision
- Ureteral reimplantation
- Ureteral stent insertion / exchange / removal
The Most Common & Advanced Procedures Dr. Howe Performs
Circumcisions & Revisions
Circumcisions are one of the most commonly performed pediatric urology procedures. Many circumcisions and circumcision revisions can be completed as an outpatient procedure, allowing children to return home the same day.
Robotic Surgery for Kidney Anomalies
For select conditions, robotic-assisted surgery offers a minimally invasive approach that may result in smaller incisions, reduced discomfort, and faster recovery.
UPJ Obstruction Treatment
A ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction blocks the flow of urine from the kidney into the ureter. Treatment often involves pyeloplasty, a surgical procedure that restores normal urine drainage and protects kidney function.
Hypospadias Repair
Hypospadias repair corrects a condition where the urinary opening develops on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is designed to improve urinary function and normal development.
Ureteral Reimplantation
Ureteral reimplantation is a surgical procedure used to correct urinary reflux and certain urinary tract abnormalities. The procedure helps prevent urine from flowing backward toward the kidneys and reduces the risk of recurrent infections.
Get Specialized Pediatric Urology Care in Central New York
As the only pediatric urologist in Bassett’s 8 county service area, Dr. Howe is proud to provide compassionate, specialized care and expertise to patients across the region. Call (607) 547-3400 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Howe.
Dr. Howe is offering pediatric urology services at these Bassett locations:
