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Richard Rink, MD, Urology, Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Health North Hospital

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Urology Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Urology

Professor of Urology, Indiana University

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Rink is an urologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indiana University Health University Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, and Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in pediatric urology and is experienced in maternal and fetal medicine and pediatric urology.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1984 - 1985
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Urology, 1981 - 1984
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1980
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1978
  • Western Kentucky University
    Western Kentucky UniversityA.B., Cum Laude, 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2015
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2015
  • Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007, 2009-2015
  • Clinical Research Prize Finalist Pediatric Urology Fall Congress, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Adults (QUALAS-A): Development and International validation of a novel health-related quality of life instrument"  
    Szymanski KM, Misseri, R, Whittam, B, Raposo SM, King SJ, Kaefer M, Rink RC, Cain MP, Qual Life Res, 1/12/2015
  • "Assessing health-related benefit after reconstruction for urinary and fecal incontinence in Kaefer children: a parental perspective"  
    Strine AC, Misseri R, Szymanski KM, Rhee AC, Hillier K, Whittam BM, Rink RC, Cain MP, J Urol, 1/3/2015
  • Review of Current Surgical Techniques and Medical Management Considerations in the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Disorders of Sexual Development  
    DiSnadro, M, Merke, D.P., Rink RC, Horm Metab Res, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • "QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Adults (QUALAS-A): Development and international validation of a novel health-related quality of life instrument."
    Szymanski KM, Misseri R, Whittam B, Raposo SM, King S, Kaefer M, Rink RC, Cain MP, Pediatric Urology Fall Congress, 1/24/2014
  • "Is CT Cystography an accurate study for evaluation spontaneous perforation of the augmented bladder in children?"
    Sandeep Gurram, MD, Martin Kaefer, MD, Benjamin Whittam, MD, Rosalia Misseri, MD, Katherine Hubert, MD, Mark Cain, MD, Richard Rink, MD, Boaz Karmazyn, MD, Indiana University, SPU Fall Congress, Indianapolis, IN, 1/24/2014
  • "Who is still using their MACE after 10 years of follow-up?"
    Joshua D. Roth, M.D., Benjamin Whittam, M.D., Konrad Szymanski, M.D., Alison Keenan, M.D., Christian Tabib, Medical Stuent, Kate Hubert, M.D., Rosalia Misseri, M.D., M..., Indiana University, SPU Fall Congress, Indianapolis, IN, 1/24/2014
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Lectures

  • "Growing Up with DSD: A Scientific Research Workshop" 
    Bethesda, MD - 1/26/2014
  • "Pediatric Urology Board Review Course" 
    Dallas, TX - 1/1/2008
  • "Highlights from Pediatric Sessions" 
    Chicago, IL - 1/29/2003
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Other

  • "Are Urine Cultures at Time of Elective Lower Urinary Tract Surgery Necessary?" 
    Bowens R, Agarwal D, Whittam B, Meldrum K, Misseri R, Kaefer M, Rink RC, Cain MP
    1/1/2013
  • "Long Term Fate of Bladder After Isolated Bladder Neck Procedure." 
    Whittam BM, Szymanski KM, Misseri R, Kaefer M, Rink RC, Cain MP
    1/1/2013
  • "The Role of Interleukin-18 in Renal Injury." 
    Leslie, JA, Rink, RC, Meldrum, KK
    1/1/2006
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