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Mark R. Zaontz, MD
Attending Pediatric Urologist
Dr. Zaontz’s research is focused on improving outcomes in hypospadias reconstruction, specifically in the more severe cases.
Education and Training
BS, Georgetown University (Biology), 1975
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1979
Internship in General Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY 1979-1981
Residency in Urology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C., 1981-1984
Fellowship in Pediatric Urology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1984-1985
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Pediatric Urologist
Professor of Clinical Urology in Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Clinical Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Memberships
Hypospadias International Society, (2020-2022 President, 2018-2020 President-Elect), 2018-
Société Internationale d’Urologie, (United States Section), 1998-
European Society for Pediatric Urology, (Foreign Corresponding Member), 1997-
American Association of Clinical Urologists, Inc. 1993-
Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, 1992-
Societies for Pediatric Urology, (2017, Member, Abstract Committee, Combined Pediatric Urology Fall Congress, ICCS, SFU, SIUP,ESPU, AAPU, Montreal, Canada; 2015-present, Hypospadias Task Force, Chairman), 1988-
American Association of Pediatric Urologists, Charter Member, 1988-
Mid Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association,
(1998-1999, President), 1988-
American Urological Association, 1987-
Professional Awards
Top Doctor, Philadelphia Magazine, 2020
Top Doctor, New Jersey Monthly, 2020
Best Reviewer in 2018 Award/ The Journal of Urology, 2018
Top Urologist, International Association of Healthcare Professionals, 2018
Top Doctors, U.S. News and World Report, 2013
Virtua President’s Award for outstanding contributions to clinical quality and safety, 2011
Honored Member, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 2000-present
Honored Member, Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2000-present
Top Rate Physician in America, Guide to Top Doctors, 1999-present
Second Prize for Clinical Research Essay Presentation, 41st Annual Meeting, Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association, 1983
Publication Highlights
PubMed:
J Urol · March, 2021
J Urol · August, 2020
J Pediatr Urol · May, 2019
J Pediatr Urol · August, 2018