Dr. Joel M. Sumfest M.D.
Urologist
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Joel Sumfest is a urologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Sumfest specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1982
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Laparoscopic robot-assisted appendicovesicostomy: an initial experience.
- Robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach for posterior bladder neck dissection and placement of pediatric bladder neck sling: initial experience.
- Three cases of subcutaneous granuloma annulare of the penis: a rare presentation of a common disease.
- Solitary Candida albicans Infection Causing Fournier Gangrene and Review of Fungal Etiologies.
- Sports-related testicular injuries and the use of protective equipment among young male athletes.
- Editorial Comment.
Treatments
- Robotic Surgery
- Urinary Incontinence
- Birth Defects
- Hernia
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Blepharoplasty-eyelids
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member American Urologic Association
- Member Hawaiian Urologist Society
- Member Society for Fetal Urology
- Member Society for Pediatric Urology
- Member Society of Government Service Urologist
- Member Tidewater Pediatric Society
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle - Pediatric Urology 1993
Dr. Joel M. Sumfest M.D.'s Practice location
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