The Department of Urology

Rhys W. Irvine, MD

Assistant Professor

Clinical Focus

Pediatric urology, Genito-uninary reconstruction, Minimally invasive/robotic surgery

Research Focus

Post-operative pain control

Education

Medical School

Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH

Internship

General Surgery, Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH

Residency

Urology, Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH

Fellowship

Pediatric Urology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Certification

American Board of Urology

Professional Affiliations

American Urological Association, Diplomate

Current Publications

Bachtel HA, Massanyi E, Irvine R, Agard DB, McMahon D, Clark C.
Intra-operative urodynamics: is the test an accurate representation of the lower urinary tract in children? Urology. 2023 May;175:175-180. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.12.051. Epub 2023 Feb 21.

Current Presentations

Wofford A, Smith DP, Irvine R, Morin J, Pappano D. The role of manual detorsion in pediatric acute testicular torsion. Presented at Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association; 2026 March - 18; Río Grande, Puerto Rico.

Wofford A, Smith DP, Irvine R, Morin J, Pappano D. The role of manual detorsion in pediatric acute testicular torsion. Presented at Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association; 2026 March - 18; Río Grande, Puerto Rico.