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49 N DunlapSte 331Memphis, TN 38105
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Summary
- Gerald Jerkins, MD, is a urologist based in Memphis, TN, with a subspecialty in pediatric urology. He completed his surgical residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center from 1974 to 1976 and his urology residency at the University of Tennessee from 1976 to 1979. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1973. In 1980 he completed additional training in pediatric urology in Liverpool, England at the Alder Hey Hospital for Children. His areas of expertise include pediatric urology, and pediatric urologic oncology. Dr. Jerkins has contributed to multiple publications, notably on topics such as pediatric urolithiasis and vesicoureteral reflux in children, with various citations. He was recognized as a Top Doctor by Memphis Magazine in 2015-2025. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
University of TennesseeResidency, Urology, 1976 - 1979
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1973
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1974 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1974 - 1999
American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Memphis Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2015-2025
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 36 citationsPediatric Urolithiasis—Does Body Mass Index Influence Stone Presentation and Treatment?Kathleen Kieran, Dana W. Giel, Brent J. Morris, Jim Y. Wan, Chrisla D. Tidwell
The Journal of Urology. 2010-10-01 - 7 citationsAggressive bladder carcinoma in a child.Pablo Lezama‐del Valle, Gerald R. Jerkins, Bhaskar N. Rao, Victor M. Santana, Christine E. Fuller
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2004-09-01 - 16 citationsVentriculoperitoneal shunt infection after bladder augmentation.Kirk J. Pinto, Gerald R. Jerkins, H. Norman Noe
Urology. 1999-08-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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