Dennis Peppas
Urologist
134 Stonewall Bend San Antonio Texas, 78256About
Dennis Peppas, MD, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is the recognized authority in pediatric urology. He has written and published several book chapters and academic articles relating to pediatric urology; he also reviews pediatric articles in the publications The Journal of Urology and Urology. Dr. Peppas obtained his medical degree in 1983 from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; he then attended William Beaumont Army Medical Center for his internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center for his resideny and John Hopkins Hospital to complete fellowship training. Today he is the Chair of the Department of Urology and a Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Peppas also teaches pediatric urology at James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute in Baltimore, and surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Education and Training
Maryland
Bethesda
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Board Certification
Urology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio; 2010-Present -
- Physician Chairman and Pediatric Clinical Operations Committee, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio; 2007-Present -
- Professor and Director of Pediatric Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2004 to Present -
- Instructor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, 1989 to Present -
Internships
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center; El Paso, Texas
Fellowships
- John Hopkins Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Urological Association, South Central Section of American Urological Association, Society of Government Service Urologists
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Peppas has written and published several book chapters and academic articles on the topic pediatric urology. He is also a reviewer and consultant for pediatric articles.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Luck, Hard Work
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