Courtney Rowe, MD

Director, Reconstructive Urology Program | Co-Director, Connecticut Children’s Continence Program

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Dr. Rowe is a pediatric urologist at Connecticut Children’s. She is the Director of the Reconstructive Urology Program and Co-Director of the Continence Program. Dr. Rowe’s primary clinical and research focus is on reconstructive urology, including hypospadias, bladder exstrophy, cloaca, GU sinus, and other congenital differences. She cares for the full range of pediatric urology conditions, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery for hydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux, urachal cysts, undescended testicles, hernias, and hydroceles. She also serves as the primary pediatric urologist for the Kidney Transplant Collaborative between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford Hospital. Dr. Rowe’s clinical and translational research is focused on understanding and optimizing outcomes for patients after urologic reconstructive surgery. Director, Reconstructive Urology Program.

Education

Boston University School of Medicine

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Fellowship

Seattle Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital

  • Diplomate of American Board of Urology

Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Truong H, Salib A, Rowe CK. The Use of Social Media in Pediatric Urology-Forging New Paths or Crossing Boundaries?. Curr Urol Rep. 2019 Oct 16;20(11):72. doi: 10.1007/s11934-019-0928-y. Review. PubMed PMID: 31620926.
  • Rowe CK, Shnorhavorian M, Block P, Ahn J, Merguerian PA. Using social media for patient-reported outcomes: A study of genital appearance and sexual function in adult bladder exstrophy patients. J Pediatr Urol. 2018 Aug;14(4):322.e1-322.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.05.029. Epub 2018 Jul 9. PubMed PMID: 30078549.
  • Merguerian PA, Rowe CK. Developmental Abnormalities of the Genitourinary System . In: Avery’s Diseases of the Newborn. 10 ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018. Chapter 88.
  • Rowe CK, Franco FB, Barbosa JA, Minnillo BJ, Chow JS, Treves T, Retik AB, Nguyen HT. A novel method of evaluating ureteropelvic junction obstruction: dynamic near infrared fluorescence imaging compared to standard modalities to assess urinary obstruction in a swine model. J Urol. 2012 Nov;188(5):1978-85. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.07.002. Epub 2012 Sep 20. PubMed PMID: 22999537.
  • View Dr. Rowe’s full list of publications 

Locations for this Doctor

Exterior view of 105 Newtown Road in Danbury

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Danbury

105-A Newtown Road
Danbury, CT06810
United States

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

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Most Recent Comments

January 1, 2024
Dr. Courtney was awesome, courteous, explained in detail the information we needed on regards to My son's appointment. The Dr is very welcoming.
December 12, 2023
She has amazing bedside manners, is kind, funny, great with my son and very informative
December 12, 2023
Dr Rowe showed care, listened to any questions I had, and explained very well.
December 12, 2023
Dr. Rowe is excellent. She is caring, knowledgeable and communicates in a way that helps me understand.
November 11, 2023
She was very patient with [...] who was afraid of the examination portion. She spoke to her and included her in the process explaining in an age appropriate manner what was going to happen before proceeding.
September 9, 2023
Buena experiencia
September 9, 2023
Dr. Rowe is AMAZING!!!!
July 7, 2023
I love Dr.RoweShe is very kind and sweet with my son. She is informative and she clarify all the concerns you have. She is an awesome person.
June 6, 2023
Dr Rowe is great. We've seen her for two and a half years and every six months she gives a detailed plan with our input and decisions built in. She explains everything very thoroughly. Amazing care.