John Paul Lavelle MD FRCSI, BSc (He/Him)
Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Stone Disease, Infections & Inflammation, Clinical Informatics
Clinical Professor (Affiliate) Director, Urodynamics, Voiding Dysfunction and Neurourology Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
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3801 Miranda AveUrology section (MC 112U Bldg100-B3-117)Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-493-5000
Fax+1 650-849-0319
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Summary
- John Lavelle, MD, is a urologist based in Palo Alto, CA, specializing in stone disease, infections, and inflammation. He completed his medical education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and further specialized with a fellowship in neuro-urology and urodynamics. Currently a Clinical Professor (Affiliated) of Urology at Stanford, working at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He has extensive experience in urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and metabolic stone disease. Dr. Lavelle has published several articles, including on urological biofilms and catheter use and neurogenic bladder. He is also a member of the US Navy Reserve medical corps.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Urology & Urodynamics, 1998 - 2000- UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Afud, 1998 - 2000
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Urology, 1994 - 1998
- UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Internship, Surgery, 1993 - 1994
Royal College of Surgeons IrelandClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2008 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2000 - 2012
PA State Medical License 1994 - 2000
American Board of Urology Urology
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cystometry Is Associated With Reduced Overall Mortality in Veterans With Suprasacral Spinal Cord Injury or Disease.John Hornberger, John Lavelle
Neurourology and Urodynamics. 2026-04-01 - In-Depth Real-World Evidence: Assembling a Comprehensive Spinal Cord Injury or Disease Veteran Cohort to Advance Understanding of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfun...John Hornberger, John Lavelle
Neurourology and Urodynamics. 2026-04-01 - No Cystometrogram Among Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury Results in Adverse Urinary System Outcomes.John Lavelle, John Hornberger
Neurourology and Urodynamics. 2026-03-01
Professional Memberships
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- American Spinal Injury AssociationMember
- International Spinal Cord SocietyMember
- International Neurourology SocietyMember
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