
Michael Cecil Ost MD MBA
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Urology
Professor of Urology, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, Surgeon-In-Chief Childrens Hospital of WVU
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1 Childrens Hospital Dr# 4401Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Phone+1 412-692-3044
Fax+1 412-692-7939
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Education & Training
The University of MichiganMI, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017
The University of Michigan Ross School of BusinessMBA, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017
University of PittsburghNon Degree, Physician Leadership and Management, 2008
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 2006 - 2007
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Urology, 2000 - 2004
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2000
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1998
Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEABS, Anthropology, 1989 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2017 - 2023
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2019
American Board of Urology Urology
American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- John W. Duckett Jr, MD Visiting Professor The University of Michigan, Department of Urology, 2017
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparison of perioperative outcomes and cost for pediatric robotic pyeloplasty using the Da Vinci Si and Xi surgical systems.Brian Chun, Omar Ayyash, Francis X Schneck, Rajeev Chaudhry, Michael C Ost
Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2025-07-21 - 1 citationsTrans-peritoneal Repair of a Juxta-Renal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Horseshoe Kidney Complicated by Urine Leak Successfully Managed with Urinary Diversion and Sele...Jordyn O'Dell, Samantha D Minc, Michael C Ost, Robert Grammer, Brian Markovich
Annals of Vascular Surgery. Brief Reports and Innovations. 2024-12-01 - Editorial Comment.Shyam Patnaik, Michael C Ost
The Journal of Urology. 2024-05-01
Journal Articles
- Pediatric UreteroscopyFox P and Ost MC, J EndoUrol, 1/1/2018
- Conservative Management of Staghorn Calculi: When is it Safe?Morgan TN, Shahait M, Maganty A, Ost MC, Jackman SV, Averch TD, Semins MJ, J Endourol, 1/1/2018
- Hydronephrosis from Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Discovered on Point of Care Ultrasound in Patients with TraumaMelvin JE, Ost MC, Marin JR, Pediatr Emerg Care, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Real-Time Tomographic Reflection in Facilitating Percutaneous Access to the Renal Collecting System.Chen ML, Shukla G, Jackman SV, Smaldone M, Ost MC, Stetten G, Averch TD, J Urol, 1/1/2009
- Predictors of Hemorrhage Following Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (LPN).MC Ost, S Montag, S Permpongkosol, AR Rastinehad, and LR Kavoussi, J Endourol, 1/1/2006
- Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (LRLND) For High Risk Pediatric Patients with Para-Testicular Rhabdomyosarcoma.MC Ost, BA VanderBrink, and LR Kavoussi, J Endourol, 1/1/2006
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Lectures
- "Pediatric Laparoscopic and Robotic instrumentation"Vancouver, Canada - 1/1/2017
- Complex Pediatric EndourologyAnn Arbor, MI - 1/1/2017
- Pediatric UrolithiasisIrvine, CA - 1/1/2016
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Other
- Pyeloplasty for Pediatric UPJ Obstruction-Have We Evolved with Technology?Dwyer M, Ost MC, AUA News
1/1/2014 - Massive Indiana Pouch Stone.Rogers MJ, Hamad G, Ost MC, AUA News
1/1/2014 - Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Contemporary Approach to Several Case Scenarios.Ost MC and Docimo SG, Dialogues in Pediatric Urology
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Press Mentions
URS and PCNL Both Effective at Stone Removal in Older Children, but QOL DiffersJuly 16th, 2025
WVU Medicine Children’s Named Top Children’s Hospital in West Virginia, Pediatric Urology Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World ReportJune 15th, 2021
‘COVID Toe’ — a Mystery Condition Affecting ChildrenMay 7th, 2020- Join now to see all
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