Coping Strategies & Treatments for Parents & Caregivers
Hydronephrosis (from the Greek hydro meaning “water” and nephros meaning “kidney”) is a condition characterized by the buildup of urine within the kidney’s drainage system, specifically the calyces and renal pelvis (refer to the anatomy section). This accumulation can result from a blockage in the normal flow of urine or from urine flowing backward from the bladder—a condition known as reflux.
Meet Dr. De
Dr. De earned his biochemistry and cell biology degree magna cum laude from Rice University, followed by medical school and residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He then completed a pediatric urology fellowship at Vanderbilt University.
Board-certified and widely published in pediatric urology, Dr. De specializes in spina bifida care, robotic surgery, and voiding dysfunction. He is a member of the American Urological Association and the Society of Pediatric Urology, and holds staff privileges at CHOA Hospital.
Originally from Snellville, Dr. De is pleased to be back in Georgia, practicing at Georgia Urology’s Sandy Springs and Lawrenceville locations. Outside of medicine, he enjoys soccer and traveling with his wife and two children, exploring new cultures and cuisines together.
