A Conversation with the World’s Leading Hypospadias Surgeons (part 1)
Release Date: 09/08/2025
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info_outlineWhat happens when you have the opportunity to interview the surgeon who changed the future of not only your own child's life, but thousands of others?
In this special episode, Johanna and Peter speak with Dr. Warren Snodgrass and Dr. Nicol Corbin Bush — leading pediatric urologists specializing in hypospadias repair, co-directors of the Hypospadias Specialty Center, and Founders of Operation Happenis, a non-profit dedicated to education and awareness of penile birth defects. But this isn’t just about surgical techniques. It’s about hope, trust, and the human side of medicine when your child’s diagnosis feels overwhelming.
They discuss why they left traditional hospital settings to create a specialty center, the truth about how “common” hypospadias really is, and why parents deserve more transparency, compassion, and clarity than they often receive.
Whether you’re just beginning your child’s medical journey or searching for the best path forward, this episode offers expert insight and the reassurance that you are not alone.
In this episode:
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How Dr. Snodgrass pioneered techniques that reshaped hypospadias repair worldwide
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Why most pediatric urologists only see a handful of cases each year
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The critical difference between “common” and “rare” in pediatric diagnoses
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Why choosing a surgeon who specializes matters more than most families realize
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How compassionate care can ease the fear of surgery days
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