Ahmad H. Bani Hani, MD, FACS
- Urology
Urologist, Senior Faculty, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
Departments:
Office locations:
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
Get to know Ahmad H. Bani Hani, MD, FACS
As a doctor, I have a lifelong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. In my journey as a pediatric urologist, I've always believed in the profound art of careful listening. I understand that each patient is unique, with their own concerns and stories. My approach begins with giving my patients the time and attention they deserve. I want them to feel valued, heard, and understood. It's through this empathetic connection that trust is built, laying the foundation for a healing partnership.
Clinical Interests
Medical and surgical management of neurogenic bladder and bowel; complex hypospadias and urethroplasty; disorders of sex differentiation including congenital adrenal hyperplasia; adolescent varicocele and its surgical treatment with operating microscope; endourologic and percutaneous management of stones; and reconstructive urology utilizing robotic technology
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University School of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Urology | 2008 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine | Residency | Urology | 2006 |
| Jordan University of Science and Technology | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery | 1996 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Urological Association | Chairman; Pediatric Health Committee of the Urology Care Foundation |
| American Urological Association | Member; Urology Care Foundation |
| Society of Pediatric Urology | Member; Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction Task Force |
Awards
Top Doctors - Philadelphia Magazine, 2018-2022
Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly, 2013-2022
Humanitarian Award, Delaware chapter Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, 2018
Mentorship Award, Department of Surgery, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, 2018
Second prize, European Society for Pediatric Urology XVIII Congress, 2007
First prize, Basic Science Research Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2007
Third place, Annual Resident Essay Contest (The Joseph Weston Segura Award), Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2005
First prize, Basic Science Poster Award, 78th annual meeting, North Central Section, American Urological Association, 2004
Second prize, Annual Kelalis Resident Essay Competition, Minnesota Urological Society, 2004
Best Intern Award for Outstanding Performance in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2002
Full tuition merit award to study medicine, Ministry of High Education Scholarship, Jordan, 1996
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Factors predicting future infertility in adolescents with varicocele
Kelly Lurz, Shana Santarelli, Shaun Hager, Ahmad Bani Hani. Pediatric intratesticular abscess managed with a testicular sparing approach: A case report. Urology Case Reports, 2021 Sep 30;40:101873.
Bani-Hani, AH, Cain MP, Kaefer M, Meldrum KK, King S, Johnson CS, Rink RC. The Malone antegrade continence enema: single institutional review. Journal of Urology, 2008 Sep; 180 (3): 1106-1110.
Bani-Hani AH, Cain MP, King S, Rink RC. Tap water irrigation and additives to optimize success with the Malone antegrade continence enema: the Indiana University algorithm. Journal of Urology, 2008 Oct; 180: 1757-1760.
Bani-Hani AH, Leslie JA, Asanuma H, Dinarello CA, Campbell MT, Meldrum DR, Zhang H, Hile K, Meldrum KK. IL-18 neutralization ameliorates obstruction-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and renal fibrosis. Kidney International, 2009 Sep; 76(5): 500-511.
Bani Hani AH, Urine Reservoir: Evaluation and Transplant Strategies (May 2018), Springer International Publishing AG.
Bani Hani AH, Neurogenic Bladder in Cerebral Palsy (Upper motor neuron). Cerebral Palsy (2019), Springer International Publishing AG.
Bani Hani AH, Renal stones-risks, prevention and management in Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy. (2019), Springer International Publishing AG.