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Varicoceles

If your son has varicoceles, a swelling of the veins in the scrotum, he will be referred to a pediatric urologist. A varicocele usually affects boys during puberty (around age 15) and since ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·Â Children's pediatric urologists are specially trained and only treat children, we have lots of experience with conditions that affect developing boys. Our teams are here to offer your teen a sensitive approach for this type of care. 

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Varicoceles

If your son has varicoceles, a swelling of the veins in the scrotum, he will be referred to a pediatric urologist. A varicocele usually affects boys during puberty (around age 15) and since ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·Â Children's pediatric urologists are specially trained and only treat children, we have lots of experience with conditions that affect developing boys. Our teams are here to offer your teen a sensitive approach for this type of care. 

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If your child needs care for a varicocele, you can count on the experts at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·. Our urologists are specialists in urology for kids — board-certified in pediatric urology and highly experienced in varicocele surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, if it’s needed. Year after year, many are recognized as , as well as "Top Doctors" by local magazines in our regions. And, we offer family-friendly facilities with medical equipment designed for kids and teens if your son needs surgery (which can often be done with no overnight stay needed). 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer urology care for kids with varicoceles at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health locations including our advanced, fully equipped pediatric outpatient surgery center at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Deptford.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer urology care for kids with varicoceles at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando, and outpatient appointments at select ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· specialty care locations. 

Northeast Florida

We offer urology care for kids with varicoceles at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Jacksonville and our hospital affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, with outpatient and follow-up appointments available at select ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· locations. 

Northwest Florida

We offer urology care for kids with varicoceles at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate West Florida Healthcare, with some outpatient appointments available at select ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· locations.

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