Ardavan Akhavan

Ardavan Akhavan, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor of Urology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Urologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He directs the pediatric robotic and minimally invasive surgery program at the Institute for Pediatric Urology, specializing in complex reconstructive procedures for infants and children with congenital urological disorders.

His educational background includes a B.A. from Columbia College (2002) and an M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2007), followed by general surgery and urology residencies at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a pediatric urology fellowship at Seattle Children's Hospital.

Dr. Akhavan's research focuses on advancing robotic surgical techniques for pediatric hydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux, and neurogenic bladder conditions. His work integrates fetal urology interventions with innovative stone management protocols, emphasizing minimally invasive approaches that reduce hospitalization and accelerate recovery. Recent publications demonstrate leadership in establishing evidence-based standards for robotic surgery in infants and complex reconstructive cases.

His scientific contributions have earned recognition including Baltimore Magazine's Top Doctor award. Clinical expertise spans robotic mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy, fetal lower urinary tract obstruction management, and pediatric kidney stone treatment.

• Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine

As former Director of Pediatric Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, he developed national training protocols while leading the Fetal Surgery and Kidney Stone Programs. Current clinical work at Weill Cornell emphasizes accessibility through video visits and multilingual patient education resources. His surgical outcomes research informs national guidelines for pediatric robotic procedures and ERAS implementation.

Dr. Akhavan directs the Upper East Side campus pediatric urology team, maintaining active collaborations with fetal medicine specialists and nephrologists to provide comprehensive care for complex congenital conditions.