Frank R Cerniglia Jr. MD FAAP

Pediatric Urology

Physician

1315 Jefferson HwyPediatric UrologyJefferson, LA 70121
Phone+1 504-703-7619

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Summary

Dr. Frank Cerniglia is an urologist in Jefferson, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Baptist. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been in practice 35 years. He specializes in pediatric urology and infections & inflammation and is experienced in pediatric urology, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, urologic trauma and reconstructive surgery, voiding dysfunction, and urologic disorders of children.

Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1987 - 1988
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Urology, 1984 - 1987
Louisiana State University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1982 - 1984
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1982

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Certifications & Licensure

LA State Medical License 1982 - 2027
VA State Medical License 2005 - 2016
American Board of Urology Urology
American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

7 citations
Nephrogenic adenoma of the bladder in children.
Stephen R. Nold, William J. Terry, Frank R. Cerniglia, Edith P. Hawkins, David R. Roth
The Journal of Urology. 1989-12-01
17 citations
Covered exstrophy and visceral sequestration in a male newborn: case report.
Frank R. Cerniglia, David R. Roth, Edmond T. Gonzales
The Journal of Urology. 1989-04-01