
Dr. Dennis S. Peppas MD
Urologist
7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dennis S. Peppas, MD, is Director of the Division of Pediatric Urology at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, the only free-standing pediatric hospital in Kentucky. At Norton Healthcare, the patient is the most important person to their practice. As the region's leading health care provider, they are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those they serve in a manner that responds to the needs of their community and honors their faith heritage. Their specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Their practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring patients receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services. Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Peppas served as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Urology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Director of Pediatric Urology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Peppas received his medical degree in 1983 at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He trained at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a professional member of the Southeast Section of the American Urological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Kentucky Urological Association, and the Society for Pediatric Urology.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1983
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lower pole ureteral obstruction secondary to fecal impaction in an 8-year-old girl.
- An evaluation of 646 stone patients treated on the HM4 extracorporeal shock wave
- Use of glycosylated hemoglobin to identify diabetics at high risk for penile periprosthetic infections.
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- Candida albicans corpora abscess following penile prosthesis placement.
- The Cantwell-Ransley epispadias repair in exstrophy and epispadias: lessons learned.
- The application of continent urinary stomas to bladder augmentation or replacement in the failed exstrophy reconstruction.
- Techniques to create continence in the failed bladder exstrophy closure patient.
- Complications of paraexstrophy skin flaps in the reconstruction of classical bladder exstrophy.
- The failed exstrophy closure: strategy for management.
- Complete genitourinary reconstruction in female epispadias.
- The cephalotrigonal reimplant in bladder neck reconstruction for patients with exstrophy or epispadias.
Internships
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Fellowships
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Southeast Section of the American Urological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Kentucky Urological Association, Society for Pediatric Urology
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love of children.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking, Shopping, Sports
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Urology, Journal of Pediatric Urology,
Dr. Dennis S. Peppas MD's Practice location
Practice At 7703 Floyd Curl Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Dennis Peppas134 Stonewall Bend San Antonio Texas 78256
- Dr. Jackie D. Stephenson M.D.124 Dallas St San Antonio TX 78205
- Dr. Michael F. Sarosdy M.D.9102 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78240
- Naveen Kella9618 Huebner, St 120 San Antonio TX 78240
- Dr. Joseph W Basler M.D.7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Samuel Hakim MD3903 Wiseman Blvd San Antonio TX 78251
Nearest Hospitals
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4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229METHODIST HOSPITALl
7700 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLEl
4000 KRESGE WAY LOUISVILLE KY 40207NORTON HOSPITAL/NORTON MEDICAL PAVILIONS/KOSAIR CHl
200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202