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Michael Ost, MD, Urology, Pittsburgh, PA

MichaelCecilOstMDMBA

Urology Pittsburgh, PA

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Urology

Professor of Urology, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, Surgeon-In-Chief Childrens Hospital of WVU

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  • Office

    1 Childrens Hospital Dr
    # 4401
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Phone+1 412-692-3044
    Fax+1 412-692-7939

Education & Training

  • The University of Michigan
    The University of MichiganMI, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017
  • The University of Michigan Ross School of Business
    The University of Michigan Ross School of BusinessMBA, Business Administration, 2015 - 2017
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghNon Degree, Physician Leadership and Management, 2008
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Urology, 2006 - 2007
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Urology, 2000 - 2004
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2000
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1998
  • Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEA
    Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEABS, Anthropology, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2017 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2019
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John W. Duckett Jr, MD Visiting Professor The University of Michigan, Department of Urology, 2017
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatric Ureteroscopy  
    Fox P and Ost MC, J EndoUrol, 1/1/2018
  • Conservative Management of Staghorn Calculi: When is it Safe?  
    Morgan TN, Shahait M, Maganty A, Ost MC, Jackman SV, Averch TD, Semins MJ, J Endourol, 1/1/2018
  • Hydronephrosis from Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Discovered on Point of Care Ultrasound in Patients with Trauma  
    Melvin JE, Ost MC, Marin JR, Pediatr Emerg Care, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Real-Time Tomographic Reflection in Facilitating Percutaneous Access to the Renal Collecting System.
    Chen ML, Shukla G, Jackman SV, Smaldone M, Ost MC, Stetten G, Averch TD, J Urol, 1/1/2009
  • Predictors of Hemorrhage Following Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (LPN).
    MC Ost, S Montag, S Permpongkosol, AR Rastinehad, and LR Kavoussi, J Endourol, 1/1/2006
  • Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (LRLND) For High Risk Pediatric Patients with Para-Testicular Rhabdomyosarcoma.
    MC Ost, BA VanderBrink, and LR Kavoussi, J Endourol, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • "Pediatric Laparoscopic and Robotic instrumentation" 
    Vancouver, Canada - 1/1/2017
  • Complex Pediatric Endourology 
    Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/2017
  • Pediatric Urolithiasis 
    Irvine, CA - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Pyeloplasty for Pediatric UPJ Obstruction-Have We Evolved with Technology? 
    Dwyer M, Ost MC, AUA News
    1/1/2014
  • Massive Indiana Pouch Stone. 
    Rogers MJ, Hamad G, Ost MC, AUA News
    1/1/2014
  • Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Contemporary Approach to Several Case Scenarios. 
    Ost MC and Docimo SG, Dialogues in Pediatric Urology
    1/1/2010
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Press Mentions

  • WVU Medicine Children’s Named Top Children’s Hospital in West Virginia, Pediatric Urology Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
    WVU Medicine Children’s Named Top Children’s Hospital in West Virginia, Pediatric Urology Nationally Ranked by U.S. News & World ReportJune 15th, 2021
  • ‘COVID Toe’ — a Mystery Condition Affecting Children
    ‘COVID Toe’ — a Mystery Condition Affecting ChildrenMay 7th, 2020
  • First National Ranking for WVU Medicine Children’s
    First National Ranking for WVU Medicine Children’sJune 26th, 2018
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