Irina Stanasel

Irina Stanasel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a pediatric urologist at Children’s Health℠. She specializes in treating children with diverse urologic conditions, emphasizing personalized care and long-term follow-up. She holds dual degrees in Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine) and Chemical Engineering (University of Texas, Austin), and has prior experience as faculty at the University of New Mexico, focusing on underserved populations.

Education:

• M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
• Residency in Urology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
• Pediatric Urology Fellowship, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston

Research Interests: Dr. Stanasel’s clinical and research focus includes fetal urology, bladder-bowel dysfunction, complex hypospadias repair, prune belly syndrome, and quality improvement initiatives in pediatric urology. Her engineering background informs innovative approaches to surgical techniques and patient care systems.

Additional Details: Fluent in English, Romanian, and some Spanish, she advocates for culturally sensitive care. Outside academia, she enjoys yoga, running, hiking, and travel.