Aniruddh V. Deshpande is a Pediatric Urologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Paediatric urology is all about the urinary system in children, plus parts of the reproductive system when needed. Dr Deshpande looks after babies, kids, and teens who have conditions that affect how urine is made, stored, or passed. At times this can also involve issues around the lower urinary tract and the testes.
Many families see him for problems that start from birth. Common examples include hypospadias, undescended testicles, anorchia, and posterior urethral valves. Some children are also managed when there is bladder outlet obstruction, hydronephrosis, or a congenital giant megaureter. Other cases can involve urine control issues such as urinary incontinence, and bladder function problems linked to a neurogenic bladder.
In day to day practice, UTIs are also a big part of paediatric care. Dr Deshpande helps families understand what may be driving repeat infections in children, and what can be done to lower the risk over time. He also works with kids who have cystinuria, where the urine can form stones more easily, and he helps plan care around long-term management.
Care may include medical treatment, follow-up scans, and procedures when needed. Depending on the situation, this can include looking inside the urinary tract with endoscopy, and planning surgery such as orchiectomy when that is the safest option. Over time, the goal is usually the same: help the child pee comfortably, protect the kidneys, and support normal growth and development.
Dr Deshpande’s experience comes from regular work with children who have complex conditions, where families need clear answers and steady support. He focuses on practical next steps, explains things in plain language, and helps parents understand what to watch for at home.
Education and training are centred on paediatric surgical care and child health. The work is supported by current clinical standards, and care is shaped around what best fits each child’s situation, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
If a condition needs closer investigation, or if a child has ongoing symptoms, Dr Deshpande can help guide the next steps. That might mean imaging, review appointments, and more specialist input when it’s needed.