Eric Max Bortnick

Dr. Eric Max Bortnick is an Assistant Professor of Urology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric urology. His clinical expertise includes congenital genitourinary anomalies, vesicoureteral reflux, undescended testicles, and minimally invasive treatments. He holds a Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Education from Harvard Medical School, reflecting his commitment to surgical training and interdisciplinary education.

Education: BS from University of Michigan (2012), MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2016), MMSc from Harvard Medical School (2023). Completed residency at Mount Sinai and fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Research Interests: Improving surgical education through simulation, interdisciplinary communication in healthcare, and innovative training models. His work includes a provisional patent for an educational manikin to teach male infant genital exams.

Recent publications focus on hypospadias reconstruction training, cerebral palsy and urological outcomes, and vesicoureteral reflux management. His research emphasizes translating educational innovations into clinical practice.

Awards: Gold Humanism Honor Society (medical school distinction).

He actively mentors trainees and contributes to Yale’s pediatric urology team, emphasizing family-centered care and transparent communication with patients and caregivers.