John Phillip Gearhart MD FACS FRCS(Hon)(Ed),FAAP
Pediatric Urology
Professor of Urology, Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Robert D. Jeffs Professor, Director of Pediatric Urology
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10803 Falls RoadPavilion Iii Ste 3300Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone+1 410-955-6108
Fax+1 410-616-7601
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Summary
- Dr. John Gearhart is a pediatric urologist based in Lutherville, MD. He completed his medical education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, followed by residencies in surgery and urology at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Gearhart is a professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Children's Hospital and has extensive experience in maternal and fetal medicine, epispadias, bladder exstrophy, and pediatric urology. Notably, he has contributed several publications to journals such as Urology and Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Additionally, he is involved in a clinical trial studying muscle-derived cell therapy for bladder exstrophy epispadias-induced incontinence. He has received multiple honors, including recognition as a top doctor in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Education & Training
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Urology, 1977 - 1980- Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1977
University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1975
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 1984 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2015 - 2019
GA State Medical License 1977 - 1987
American Board of Urology Urology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Honorary Member Royal College of Surgeons Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbrough, 2010-2025
- Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2012
- Top Doctors:Washington-Baltimore Castle Connolly, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- Muscle Derived Cell Therapy for Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Induced Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2017 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Vaginoplasty in female bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex: Analysis of operative technique, outcomes, and complications.Logan Galansky, Andrew T Gabrielson, Joseph Cheaib, Victoria Maxon, Ahmad Haffar
Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2025-02-11 - Cloacal Exstrophy Closure Without Osteotomy and Immobilization: A Recipe for Failure.David Heap, Ahmad Haffar, Chad B Crigger, Tanisha Martheswaran, Alexander Hirsch
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-01-01 - Interposing Rectus and Gracilis Muscle Flaps for Pelvic Reconstruction in Bladder Exstrophy after Bladder Neck Closure.Thomas G W Harris, Chad B Crigger, Visakha Suresh, Ahmad Haffar, Tamir N Sholklapper
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- ISL1 Is a Major Susceptibility Gene for Classic Bladder Exstrophy and a Regulator of Urinary Tract DevelopmentJohn Gearhart, MD, Nature
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Johns Hopkins Physicianshttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/john-gearhart
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