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Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Pediatric Urology. Urology Residency at The Royal Victoria Hospital/McGill University in Montreal Canada. Fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London plus at The Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. Initiated Pediatric Urology at the University of Connecticut Medical Center and Newington Children's Hospital which subsequently became Connecticut Children's Hospital. Then became chief of Pediatric Urology at Tufts Medical Center, Boston plus Professor of Urology and Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine. Has expertise in Perinatal Urology, Congenital urogenital abnomalities, Urinary tract infections, Neurogic bladder disorders plus voiding dysfunction, Circumcision, Urogenital trauma. Available for second opinions in the office and by email. Fluent in French and German. Interpreters available for most foreign languages. Health Tappy
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Pediatric Urology
Urology
Licenses
United States: Massachusetts
Languages spoken
German
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Enlarging uterus: You are urinating more frequently because both your bladder and uterus are pelvic organs. The enlarging uterus both occupies some of the space normall... Read More
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Malig. Bladder tumor: Transitional cell bladder cancer is most common and presents with different grades of malignancy and different degrees of +depth of infiltration. Low ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Bladder+urethra xray: Vcug is a fluroscopic xray stud to demostrate bladder + urethra during filling + voiding. Catheter is introduced into the bladder which is slowly fill... Read More
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A 66-year-old member asked:
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Excellent question: Firstly find out where the urologist performs the green light surgery then how many the urologist has performed all together, and how many in the pas... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Probable hydrocele: A tense enlarged scrotum is usually due to a hydrocele which is a fluid filled sac around the testicle. You should have it checked out with a scrotal ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Sterile environment: Can be done in the office, a clinic, in a hospital outpatient or an operating room setting and by a urologist who would be able to take care of any co... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Good idea: Always better to know than remain in ignorance. She can always get bc advice if brca gene testing ispositive.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Both affect ED: Both affect ED , but this is temporary and ED should subside after medication is discontinued.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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If water in urethra: You don't want to have water stream up your urthra brom the urethral meatus. So masturbation is safe if water jet is aimed at your clitoris without en... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes lots: Staphylococcal infections are very common. Probably just about everyone has had numerous staph. Infections during a life time. Boils and skin pustules... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Not abnormal: Should become more pleasant as time goes by. You can try 2% Lidocaine jel. Discuss with a gyn dr. If it continues to be a problem. Gyn dr. Can take ca... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Variable: Discuss with your doctor, relief can vary from super to poor. Unfortunately your pain improvement is in my opinion below average. You should experienc... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Probably OK: First menstrual period after giving birth can be atypical including passing clot or clots. Discuss with your OB doctor if this continues because of re... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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See a nutritionist: Structured weight loss is very difficult. Weight watchers works well, but remember it is a longterm or even a lifetime commitment. Problems with most ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No, but can be part: Your sphincter can be contracted during kegel exercises, but kegel exercises also include contracting gluteal (buttock) muscles plus thrusting the pel... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Should not affect kidneys. However most older people needing amputation also have other medical problems like diabetes or atherosclerosis which may af... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Similar linings: Indirect inguinal hernias and hydroceles are both lined by a membrane originating from the peritoneum. The communication usually closes at or shortly... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: Lifestyle; smoking and xs alcohol consuption. Anatomic: varicoceles, bilateral testicular maldescent - more when higher & subject corrected later, bl... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: Overall lenght of penis will not change, but functional length can increase if hydrocele pushes scrotum up along base of penis.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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If causes distress: Should not be medical problem. Delayed ejaculation can occur as men get older. Often caused by medication, thus discuss with prescribing dr. If you ar... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: BPH can cause urinary retention/incomplete bladder emptying which in turn increases risk of uti.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Yes: With damaged or missing bladder, pelvic or spinal nerves.
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A 91-year-old member asked:
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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is OK: Bacteria have to be sensitive to the antibiotic used or the medication will be ineffective. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) will be fine if the bacteria are sen... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Probably from intake: Your urine output is directly related to fluid and fluid containing food intake. Frequent small volume urinations might need attention, but, large vol... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Erotic pleasure: The object of masturbation is to experience the sensation of erotic pleasure in the penis or the clitoris. Masturbation is performed by rubbing or str... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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None: Viagra (sildenafil) or Cialis can improve an erection. There is no medicine that can enlarge the penis of an adult. Testosterone can enlarge the penis... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Nitrite dipstick: Azo test strips., or nitrite strips are available at walgreens, some other pharmacies , some medical supply houses or via google. Possibly from a dr's... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Bactrim: Best antibiotic depends upon the causative organism (bacteria). Most utis are due to e. Coli and most utis will respond to a short course of cipro, (c... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Antibiotics at home: Only true remedy for a UTI is antibiotics. You should also increase fluid consumption and not withhold urination. Cranberry juice and vitamin c do not... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Unless subject has significant azotemia.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Numerous factors: Many women get recurrent utis if they don't empty their bladders after sex. Some women in spite of good toilet hygiene and urinating after sex, they m... Read More
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A 63-year-old member asked:
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Hypertension: Lisinopril is an ace (angiotesin converting enzyme) inhibitor. Used primarily to control high blood pressur, also used in combination with other medic... Read More
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Loving support: Don't blame the child. Withhold fluids after supper, toilet 1 - 2 hours after child retires. Older children should take care of their own sheets/bed c... Read More
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Common: Your urologist will ignore it and so should you, often happens and means nothing.
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Little point: American academy of pediatrics is not in favor of routine infant circumcision.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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1 - 3 days: Usually start to have effect by 1 1/2 days. Did your dr. Get a urine culture which would show whether you are on correct antibiotic. Urine culture res... Read More
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Cosmetic or needed: Many 15-year-olds request circumcision because most of their friends are circ'd. There is no need for circumcision if his foreskin retracts freely wi... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Many: Obstetricians, urologists, pediatric & general surgeons, some pediatricians and family or general practitioners circumcise infants. Non surgeons have ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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When pain gone: Wait until you can do it without pain or discomfort, then go for it. Good luck.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Bring up what?: To discuss why you were or were not circumcised or because you wish to be circumcised. Screw up your courage and talk to them. You may feel more comfo... Read More
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Many causes: Stress urinary incontinence occurs with coughing, sneezing or straining, worth trying kegel's exercises, best reated with suspension or sling procedur... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Bubble-bath use is responsible for many utis. Bubble-bath with a little water can travel up a female urethra. This causes irritation and possible infl... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Circumcision is the: Definitive tretment. Some men and some parents of boys with phimosis prefer a prepucioplasty or dorsal slit, if they wish to preserve the foreskin. Ph... Read More
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No less dangerous: Skin diptheria is milder than respiratory diptheria. Respiratory diptheria leads to death in 5 - 10% of subjects. Skin diptheria is usually self limit... Read More
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Not always: Most utis, in people with normal bladder sensation, hurt &/or cause burning on urination. Some are associated with pelic, suprapubic or back pain. Som... Read More
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Gently wash outside: That is all you need to do.
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Vaseline: Apply vaseline around circumcision with each diaper change until healed, including until plastibell ring (if used) falls off. Withhold diapers on a te... Read More
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?Bladder empty: Strangury is symptom of constantly needing to urinate even with an empty bladder and can be caused by urinary tract infections. However if symptom p... Read More
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Medication into blr: Medication is introduced into the bladder via a catheter.
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Vaseline: Apply aound the circumferential scar till healing complete.
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Dr. James Lin
Jun 18, 2014
Dr. Klauber's sharp eyes and mind as well as witty to-the-point writing has irresistibly moved my fingers to type my highest recommendation for his professional capacity for anyone seeking the high st...Read More
Jul 19, 2014
Excellent well thought out answers. An excellent resource for patients and an asset to healthtap. Anybody who takes their personal time, to answer patient questions and does so without anything in ret...Read More
May 10, 2013
I recommend Dr. Klauber. He clearly is very, very knowledgeable about pediatric urology and many other areas of medicine. He is providing an excellent public service through Health Tap.
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I am obese. I'm taking positive steps. Got a fitbit, moved exercise bike to living room & use it regularly, very aware of my activity level. Lost 175lbs before, but got sick & no diagnosis for yrs. Ho...Read More
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Hi and thank you. My daughter will be 8 in May and weighs 63 pound and she is 43½ inches in height She started developing pubic hair around 5 years old but her hormone levels have not been elevated ot...Read More
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thank you so much for your answer Dr,but why i m going to the bathrom like 8 times a day?,when i wake up in the morning i feel better but after 2 pm is disgusting is wear csuse i m not going to the ba...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Guy’s Hospital, University of London, England
MD
Residency
Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University
Completed 1971
Awards
Past president Massachusetts Association of Practicing Urologists
Healthtap Top Pediatric Urologist in the USA Winter 2013
Eastern Pediatric Urologic Society, Past President
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics, Urology Specialty Fellow
American Academy of Surgery, Fellow
Fellow Royal Canadian College of Surgeons
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