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Q&A Anand Palagiri, M.D., Division Director, Pediatric Urology Front from left: Nurse Practitioners Nancy VanCleave, PNP, and Jeanne Hermann, PNP; clinical coordinator Kelly North-Lepsky, RN. Back: Anand Palagiri, M.D. Q: What is the most challenging part of your job A: In pediatrics, parents entrust you with the care of their child and that is not something we take lightly. We want to make sure that child has a great future. It’s a daunting task, but I look forward to the challenge. I want to do everything and anything in my power to make sure the parent has absolute trust in the services we provide. Q: Why is your Division important to the health care of children A: Continence equals independence. It is extremely important to parents and their children and has a lot of social impact. Urology also has an evolving role as diets change, not always for the better, creating issues such as kidney stones that we are witnessing at younger ages. These issues need to be addressed at an early age so we can equip these children with what they need to ensure a healthy future. Q: Why did you choose pediatric urology A: As a urologist, my father played a pivotal role in my career choice. I grew up watching him care for patients and make their quality of life better. During medical school and urology residency, I had an excellent exposure to colleagues in the field specific to pediatric urology. I’ve always enjoyed the surgical reconstruction as well as the challenges urologic problems pose in children. Urologic problems are not widely known because of the personal nature of the issues. Those who are in the specialty dedicate their time to the patient and their families to validate their concerns. We understand these concerns are never trivial, especially in terms of reconstruction of the genitalia and voiding issues. These are a huge part of a child’s self esteem in today’s society. Q: How has technology impacted your specialty and how will it in the future A: Technology has improved significantly in terms of size of instruments. Because of this, we are tackling procedures that were once foreign to pediatric urologists due to the lack of instrumentation. We as technicians should strive to improve just not our skills, but our tools for surgical perfection. To reach DR. Palagiri Please Call: (314) 268-2700 ext 6843. 12
Pediatric Urology Faculty Anand Palagiri, M.D. Division Director, Pediatric Urology B.A. Music/B.A. Biology: Washington University, St. Louis, MO M.D. with Distinction in Research: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Residency in Urology: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Fellowship in Pediatric Urology: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Diplomate, American Board of Urology & Certificate of Added Qualification, Pediatric Urology Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Casimir Firlit, M.D., Ph.D. M.S. in Pharmacology: Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL M.D.: Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Ph.D. in Pharmacology: Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Fellowship: Lederle Medical Student Fellowship in Research, Loyola University of Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Urology: Children’s Memorial Hospital/ Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Clinical Preceptorship in Pediatric Renal Transplantation: Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Jenny Deyto, PA C Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Pediatric Urology Staff Jeanne Hermann, RN, CPNP Bachelor of Arts-Biology: Webster University, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO P.N.P. Certification: SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Nancy VanCleave, RN, CPNP Bachelors of Science in Nursing: St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO P.N.P. Certification: SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Kelly North-Lepsky, RN Clinical Coordinator Associates Degree in Nursing: St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Studies: University of Missouri Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO Louisa Salvin, RN Urodynamics, Myelomeningocele Clinical Nurse Bachelor of Arts: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA Diploma - Nursing: Newton Wellesley School of Nursing, Newton, MA To reach our faculty or staff, please call (314) 577-5334. 13
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