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Jack Elder, MD, Urology, Boston, MA

Jack S Elder MD

Pediatric Urology


Division of Pediatric Urology, MassGeneral Brigham for Children

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  • Division of Pediatric Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street, WRN 11Boston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 617-724-5631

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Summary

  • Dr. Jack Elder is a urologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in pediatric urology. He completed his education with a residency in surgery at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and a residency and chief residency in urology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, along with fellowships in pediatric urology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Currently, he is a pediatric urologist at MassGeneral Brigham for Children. Dr. Elder's previous roles include Director of Pediatric Urology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital; Carter Kissell Professor of Urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Chief of Urology and Program Director at Henry Ford Hospital, and Chief of Pediatric Urology at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research focuses on conditions such as testicular neoplasms, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract infection, antenatal hydronephrosis, cryptorchidism and management of neonatal genital malformations. He has authored multiple publications and received numerous honors, including repeated recognition as a top doctor by Castle Connolly from 2001 - 2026 and Boston Magazine from 2016 - 2026 and Hour Detroit from 2008 - 2015. Additionally, he achieved CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification from Epic Systems Corporation.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1985 - 1986
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1982 - 1982
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Urology, 1978 - 1982
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1998 - 2017
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License Active through 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1985 - 1986
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1982 - 1986
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
    American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Top Doctors Boston Magazine, 2018-2026
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2007-2026
  • Hour Detroit Top Doctors 2008-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Pediatric Urology Service Welcomes New Chief
    Pediatric Urology Service Welcomes New ChiefFebruary 10th, 2016

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