William Robert DeFoor Jr. MD MPH, FAAP
Pediatric Urology, Kidney Transplantation
Professor, Surgery (Urology), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
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3333 Burnet Ave# ML5037Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone+1 513-636-4975
Fax+1 513-636-6753
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Summary
- Dr. William Robert DeFoor is a pediatric urologist in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in pediatric urology, in particular lower urinary tract reconstructive surgery, kidney and ureteral stones, pediatric urologic oncology, and minimally invasive pediatric urology.
Education & Training
Harvard UniversityMPH, 2003 - 2005- Harvard UniversityM.P.H., 2005
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 2001 - 2003
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Urology, 1997 - 2001- Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2001 - 2027
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
SC State Medical License 1997 - 2003
American Board of Urology Urology- American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ANAK Society (Highest Leadership Honor) Georgia Institute of Technology, 1990
- Basic Science Prize Finalist American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology, 2003
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1995
Clinical Trials
- Randomized Intervention for Children With Vesicoureteral Reflux (RIVUR) Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Dietary intervention in medically complex stone forming children with enteric hyperoxaluria.William DeFoor, Joonsue Lee, Marion Schulte, Ashleigh Libs, Sydney Huesman
Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2025-12-01 - Response to Letter to the editor re: "Alkaline urine is associated with increased risk of calcium phosphate nephrolithiasis in medically complex children receiving ent...Edward Nehus, William DeFoor
Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2025-12-01 - Predictive Factors for Ureteral Stone Passage in Children.William Robert DeFoor, Joonsue Lee, Campbell Grant, Michael Nasser, Christopher Anton
Journal of Endourology. 2025-07-01
Journal Articles
- Botulinum toxin injection in the pediatric population with medically refractory neuropathic bladderKhan, M., VanderBrink, B., DeFoor, W., et al, Pediatr Urol, 1/1/2016
- A fast-growing, painless, solid scrotal massFranklin, A., VanderBrink B., DeFoor, W, JAAPA, 1/1/2015
- End stage renal disease and kidney transplant in patients with anorectal malformation: is there an alternative route?Bischoff, A., DeFoor, W., et al, Pediatr Surg Int, 1/1/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Re-augmentation cystoplastyGuanacaste, Costa Rica - 1/1/2016
- Thermal Injury Mediated Ureteral StrictureGuanacaste, Costa Rica - 1/1/2016
- A Non-Narcotic Based Clinical Care Pathway is a Viable Postoperative Treatment Algorithm Following Pediatric Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic PyeloplastyPrague, Czech Republic - 1/1/2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- American Association of Pediatric UrologistsMember
- Society for Pediatric UrologyMember
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