Adam Benjamin Hittelman, MD, PhD
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Biography
Dr. Adam B. Hittelman is an Associate Professor of Urology and Pediatrics who specializes in treating children and adolescents with urogenital problems. He is the Chief of the section of Pediatric Urology. He is also Vice Chair of Education. His practice at Yale’s Pediatric Specialty Center is dedicated to accommodating the specific needs of younger patients and their families. “Any surgery on your child, big or small, is always big when it’s your child,” says Dr. Hittelman. To ease the anxiety and strain on parents and caretakers, “we strive to coordinate all of the child’s care in a comfortable, child-friendly environment with as few visits as possible.”
Because children with complex urologic issues often develop associated medical conditions, Dr. Hittelman works closely with pediatric specialists in multi-disciplinary clinics, improving family access and continuity of care. “I always try to make myself available to parents and families,” he says. “We take the time to ensure that their questions and concerns are addressed and answered to everyone’s satisfaction.”
Dr. Hittelman earned his MD and a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from New York University. He later completed his residency and fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, a program renowned for its multidisciplinary approach to training and research in the field of pediatric urology.
Clinically, Hittelman’s primary focus is in reconstructive surgeries for children born with congenital anomalies like hydronephrosis (swelling of a kidney(s) due to a build-up of urine), primary vesicoureteral reflux (a valve defect that can prevent urine from flowing backward from the bladder into the ureters) and disorders of sexual development (congenital anomalies of the internal and external genitalia). Kidney stones, hypospadias, hydroceles and hernia are also part of his clinical work. He offers traditional and minimally invasive approaches to pediatric procedures, including laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques.
“As technology has improved and instruments are getting smaller, I have been able to apply this to younger and younger patients,” he says. “This has allowed for shorter hospital stays, decreased postoperative pain and smaller incisions.”
Dr. Hittelman is the author of a large body of peer-reviewed articles and research related to pediatric urologic conditions. He is also an active member of several national medical organizations, including the American Urologic Association, the Society of Pediatric Urology, the Society of Fetal Urology and the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
- FellowUniversity of California, San Francisco (2008)
- ResidentUniversity of California, San Francisco (2007)
- ResidentUniversity of California, San Francisco (2003)
- MDNew York University School of Medicine (2001)
- PhDNew York University School of Medicine (2000)
Activities
- Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds: "Disorders of Sexual Development, Background and Management."New Haven, CT, United States 2014Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds: "Disorders of Sexual Development, Background and Management."
- Bridgeport Hospital, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Management of Hydronephrosis."Bridgeport, CT, United States 2014Bridgeport Hospital, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Management of Hydronephrosis."
- Management of HydronephrosisBridgeport, CT, United States 2014Presentation at the Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Disorders of Sexual Development, Background and ManagementNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2014Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds
- Yale New Haven Hospital, CT State Assemble of Surgical Technologists, Pediatric Surgery: 6 Point Workshop, "Use of the DaVinci Robot in Pediatric Urologic Surgery."New Haven, CT, United States 2013Yale New Haven Hospital, CT State Assemble of Surgical Technologists, Pediatric Surgery: 6 Point Workshop, "Use of the DaVinci Robot in Pediatric Urologic Surgery."
- Use of the DaVinci Robot in Pediatric Urologic SurgeryNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2013Yale New Haven Hospital, CT State Assemble of Surgical Technologists, Pediatric Surgery: 6 Point Workshop
- Use of the DaVinci Robot in Pediatric Urologic SurgeryNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2013Yale New Haven Hospital, CT State Assemble of Surgical Technologists, Pediatric Surgery: 6 Point Workshop
- Yale School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, "DSD, Surgical Management and Molecular Mechanisms."New Haven, CT, United States 2012Yale School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, "DSD, Surgical Management and Molecular Mechanisms."
- Sociedad Colombiana de Urologia, Urology Grand Rounds, Video Conference: "Current Understanding of Disorders of Sexual Development."Bogotá, Bolívar, Colombia 2012Sociedad Colombiana de Urologia, Urology Grand Rounds, Video Conference: "Current Understanding of Disorders of Sexual Development."
- Yale School of Medicine, Urology Grand Rounds: "Disorders of Sexual Development, Review and Molecular Mechanisms."New Haven, CT, United States 2012Yale School of Medicine, Urology Grand Rounds: "Disorders of Sexual Development, Review and Molecular Mechanisms."
- Urologic Care - Optimizing management of the bladder and bowel.Sturbridge, MA, United States 2012Presentation at the New England Spina Bifida Conference
- Upper Tract Management of Lower Tract ProblemsNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States 2012Presentation at the National Medical Association Annual Convention
- Dysfunction voiding - Novel therapeutic approaches.Nicosia, Cyprus 2012Presentation at the National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology
- National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology: "Dysfunctional voiding - Novel therapeutic approaches."Nicosia, Cyprus 2012National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology: "Dysfunctional voiding - Novel therapeutic approaches."
- Disorders of Sexual Development - what have we learned about the molecular mechanisms?Nicosia, Cyprus 2012Presentation at the National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology
- National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology: "Disorders of Sexual Development - what have we learned about the molecular mechanisms?"Nicosia, Cyprus 2012National Congress of Turkish Association of Urology: "Disorders of Sexual Development - what have we learned about the molecular mechanisms?"
- Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Hydronephrosis, Does it Always Need to be fixed??"New Haven, CT, United States 2012Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Hydronephrosis, Does it Always Need to be fixed??"
- DSD, Surgical Management and Molecular MechanismsNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2012Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
- Disorders of Sexual Development, Review and Molecular MechanismsNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2012Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Urology Grand Rounds
- Hydronephrosis, Does it Always Need to be fixed??New Haven, Connecticut, United States 2012Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery: "Surgical Management of Obstructive Uropathy."New Haven, CT, United States 2011Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery: "Surgical Management of Obstructive Uropathy."
- 9th Annual Yale Pediatric Update: "Urinary Tract Infections: The Urologist's Perspective."New Haven, CT, United States 20119th Annual Yale Pediatric Update: "Urinary Tract Infections: The Urologist's Perspective."
- Bridgeport Hospital, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome - The Straight Poop."Bridgeport, CT, United States 2011Bridgeport Hospital, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome - The Straight Poop."
- Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome - The Straight PoopBridgeport, CT, United States 2011Presentation at the Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Surgical Management of Obstructive UropathyNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2011Presentation to the Pediatric Surgery Department of Yale School of Medicine
- Urinary Tract Infections: The Urologist's PerspectiveNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 20119th Annual Yale Pediatric Update
- Yale School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds: "The foreskin: To Snip or Not to Snip."New Haven, CT, United States 2010Yale School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds: "The foreskin: To Snip or Not to Snip."
- The foreskin: To Snip or Not to SnipNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2010Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Ib/Gyn Grand Rounds
- 7th Annual Yale Pediatric Update: "Common GU Problems: Pre- and Post-Circumcision."New Haven, CT, United States 20097th Annual Yale Pediatric Update: "Common GU Problems: Pre- and Post-Circumcision."
- Lattanzi-Pearson Lecture Series, Hospital of St. Raphael: "Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome: Getting the Wet Child Dry."New Haven, CT, United States 2009Lattanzi-Pearson Lecture Series, Hospital of St. Raphael: "Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome: Getting the Wet Child Dry."
- Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds: "Perinatal Testicular Torsion."New Haven, CT, United States 2009Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds: "Perinatal Testicular Torsion."
- Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Vesicoureteral reflux - What's a Urologist to Do?"New Haven, CT, United States 2009Yale School of Medicine, Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Vesicoureteral reflux - What's a Urologist to Do?"
- Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux."Bridgeport, CT, United States 2009Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux."
- Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome: Getting the Wet Child DryNew Haven, CT, United States 2009Lattanzi-Pearson Lecture Series, Hospital of St. Raphaels
- Management of Vesicoureteral RefluxBridgeport, CT, United States 2009Presentation at the Bridgeport Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Common GU Problems" Pre- and Post-CircumcisionNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 20097th Annual Yale Pediatric Update
- Common GU Problems" Pre- and Post-CircumcisionNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 20097th Annual Yale Pediatric Update
- Perinatal Testicular TorsionNew Haven, Connecticut, United States 2009Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds
- Vesicoureteral reflux - What's a Urologist to Do?New Haven, Connecticut, United States 2009Presentation at the Yale School of Medicine Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Danbury Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Vesicoureteral Reflux - What to Do?"Danbury, CT, United States 2008Danbury Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Vesicoureteral Reflux - What to Do?"
- Vesicoureteral Reflux - What to Do?Danbury, CT, United States 2008Presentation at the Danbury Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016 | Connecticut Magazine | 2016 |
Samuel Soifer Memorial Award in Urology | 2001 | |
Joseph Alexander Foundation Fellow (09/99-06/01) | 1999 | |
Medical Scientist Training Program (09/93-06/01) | 1993 | |
U.C. Berkeley Honors Thesis | 1993 | |
Young Investigators Award, Symposium on Polyamines in Cancer | Conquer Cancer Foundation | 1992 |
U.C. Berkeley Honors | 1991 | |
U.C. Berkeley Honors | 1989 | |
U.C. Berkeley Honors | 1989 | |
U.C. Berkeley Honors | 1988 | |
U.C. Berkeley Honorary Scholarship | 1988 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Clinical Operations Committee, Yale Urology | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Case Report in Medicine | Reviewer | 2014 |
New England American Urologic Association Annual Meeting, Program Committee, Scientific Committee | Member | 2014 |
US News and World Report "Best Children's Hospitals", Pediatric Urology Working Group | Member | 2014 |
General Medical Education Committee | Committee Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Pediatric Services Ambulatory Committee | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Patient Centered Communication | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
Patient and Staff Satisfaction Committee | Chairperson | 2013 - 2015 |
Children's Hospital Operating Room Committee | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Residency Clinical Competency Committee | Chairperson | 2013 - 2015 |
US News and World Report "Best Children's Hospitals", Pediatric Urology Working Group | Member | 2013 |
New England American Urologic Association Annual Meeting, Program Committee, Scientific Committee | Member | 2013 |
AUA Annual Meeting | Reviewer | 2012 |
New England American Urologic Association Annual Meeting, Program Committee, Scientific Committee | Member | 2012 |
US News and World Report "Best Children's Hospitals", Pediatric Urology Working Group | Member | 2012 |
Endoscopy room renovation committee | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
US News and World Report "Best Children's Hospitals", Pediatric Urology Working Group | Member | 2011 |
Journal of Pediatric Urology | Reviewer | 2010 |
Journal of Men's Health | Reviewer | 2010 |
Society of Fetal Urology | Member | 2008 |
Society of Pediatric Urology | Member | 2008 |
American Academy of Pediatrics | Member | 2008 |
American Academy of Pediatric Urologists | Member | 2008 |
Journal of Urology | Reviewer | 2005 |
American Association of Clinical Urologists | Member | 2003 |
American College of Surgeons | Member | 2001 |
American Urologic Association | Member | 2000 |
Departments & Organizations
- Fetal Care Center
- Pediatric Urology
- Pediatric Urology
- Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopy
- Urology
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Ventures