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Ross Decter, MD, Urology, Hershey, PA

Ross M Decter MD FRCS (C)

Urology•Hershey, PA

Pediatric Urology, Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery

Thomas and Jessie Rohner Jr. Professor of Surgery Director of Pediatric Urology M.S Hershey Medical Center of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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  • 500 University DrHershey, PA 17033

  • Phone+1 800-243-1455

  • Fax+1 717-531-0321

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Summary

  • Dr. Ross Decter is an urologist in Hershey, PA and is affiliated with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and has been in practice 42 years. He specializes in pediatric urology and trauma & reconstructive surgery and is experienced in pediatric urology, hypospadias surgery, urethral reconstruction, ureteral reconstruction / diversion, and male voiding dysfunction.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1986 - 1987
  • Childrens Hospital
    Childrens HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Urodynamics, 1986 - 1986
  • University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
    University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, ManitobaResidency, 1986
  • University Saskatchewan Royal Hospital
    University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalClass of 1975
  • University of Saskatchewan
    University of SaskatchewanNon Degree, 1969 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 1976 - 1988
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1986 - 1988
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
    American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President Society Of Pediatric Urology, 2015
  • Secretary/Treasurer Society of Pediatric Urology, 2012-2015
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anterade continence enema procedure: impact on quality of life in patients with spinal cord injury  
    Decter, RM, Smith, PS, Spinal Cord, 1/1/2015
  • The MAGPI Hypospadias Repair  
    Decter, RM, Dialogues in Pediatric Urology, 1/1/2008
  • The Association of Urethrorrhagia and Urethral Stricture Disease  
    Poch, MA, Handel, LN, Kaplon, DM, Caesar, RE, Decter, RM, Caldamone, AA, J Ped Urol, 1/1/2006

Books/Book Chapters

  • Glenn's Urologic Surgery 
    Chapter: Renal Fusion and Ectopia. (Section 8: Pediatric) 
    Decter RMLippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 8th,2016
  • The 5-Minute Urology Consult 
    Chapter: Renal Fusion Anomalies. (Section 1: Urologic Diseases and Conditions) 
    Decter RM, Smith III, Paul HWolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2015
  • The 5-Minute Urology Consult 
    Chapter: Pyelonephritis, Acute, Pediatric. (Section 1: Urologic Diseases and Conditions) 
    Decter RM, Smith III, Paul HWolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2015

Lectures

  • "The Acure Scrotum and UDT" 
    Hershey, PA - 1/19/2017
  • "Use of Continent Abdominal Stomas in the Patient with a Neurogenic Bladder: A Primer" 
    1/13/2017
  • Voiding Dysfunction 
    1/25/2016

Other

  • Buried Penis: The Impact of Childhood Obesity, Vol 31 
    Decter, RM
    1/1/2010

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