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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 PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1985 - 1986
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1982 - 1982
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Urology, 1978 - 1982
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1978
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
ME State Medical License 2020 - 2021
MI State Medical License 1998 - 2017
OH State Medical License Active through 2013
PA State Medical License 1985 - 1986
WA State Medical License 1982 - 1986
American Board of Urology Urology
American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology- Join now to see all
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
- Clonidine Conserves Sleep Spindle Properties and Age-Dependent Electroencephalogram Patterns Mirroring Physiologic Sleep in Infants Under Spinal Anesthesia.Andrew L Chen, Mingjian He, Uday Agrawal, Rodrigo G Gutierrez, Johanna M Lee
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2026-07-01 - 20 citationsEmergence of the natural history of Myhre syndrome: 47 patients evaluated in the Massachusetts General Hospital Myhre Syndrome Clinic (2016-2023).Angela E Lin, Eleanor R Scimone, Robyn P Thom, Duraisamy Balaguru, T Bernard Kinane
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2024-10-01 - 1 citationsAwake Combined Spinal Caudal Anesthesia for Longer-Duration Urologic Surgery in Infants: A Case Series.Christopher D Bean, Sarah A Low, Alexis B Novak, Andrew L Chen, Jack S Elder
A&A Practice. 2024-06-01
Press Mentions
Pediatric Urology Service Welcomes New ChiefFebruary 10th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- American Association of Genitourinary SurgeonsMember
- Clinical Society of Genitourinary SurgeonsMember
- Society for Pediatric UrologyMember, Former President
External Links
- Jack S. Elder, M.D., FACShttp://www.massgeneral.org/urology/doctors/doctor.aspx?id=19666
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