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\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDr. Hans Arora received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, followed by Urology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Glickman Urologic & Kidney Institute. He went on to complete a pediatric urology fellowship at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University. As part of his fellowship, he completed the Health Services & Outcomes Research program at Northwestern University. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Arora joined UNC as an Assistant Professor of Urology, and Director of Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology within the Department of Urology.<\/p>\n

Dr. Arora specializes in both pediatric and adult urology. His practice encompasses simple and complex reconstruction including hypospadias, hernias and hydroceles, undescended testicles, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, varicoceles, and spina bifida. He specializes in minimally-invasive surgical techniques including robotic surgery for both benign and malignant conditions in children and adults. In addition, he has a special interest in developing better care models for patients with chronic urologic conditions transitioning from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.<\/p>\n

Dr. Arora\u2019s research interests include improving access to care for pediatric patients with urologic conditions, as well as improving care models through the use of telemedicine\/telehealth technologies. He is a reviewer for multiple academic peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of Urology, Urology, Urology Practice, and the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. He has authored numerous book chapters and manuscripts, and has been an invited lecturer on topics related to both urologic disease and health policy. His expertise in health policy and legislation has been recognized through his service nationally with both the American Medical Association and American Urological Association.<\/p>\n

Specialties<\/h2>\n

Pediatric Urology and Urologic Surgery<\/a><\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

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Education<\/h2>\n

Fellowship: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University, Pediatric Urology
\nResidency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Glickman Urologic & Kidney Institute
\nMD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
\nPhD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Arora<\/h2>\n

UNC Urology NC Children\u2019s Hospital Office<\/a>
\nUNC Hospitals Children\u2019s Specialty Services at Raleigh<\/a>
\nUNC Urology at Hillsborough<\/a>
\nUNC Urology at Sanford Specialty Care Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n

Refer a Patient to Dr. Arora<\/h2>\n

Medical professionals interested in referring a patient please visit our Refer a Patient<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n

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2 months ago<\/p>

Dr. Hans Arora Selected for Prestigious AUA\/JUA Academic Exchange Program<\/h3><\/div>

Dr. Hans Arora has been selected as a 2026 scholar in the American Urological Association (AUA) \/ Japanese Urological Association (JUA) Academic Exchange Program \u2014 a highly competitive international fellowship.<\/p>

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2 months ago<\/p>

UNC Urology Faculty Recognized Among 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors<\/h3><\/div>

Congratulations to Drs. Arora, Borawski, Bukowski, Chan, Figler, Friedlander, Johnson, Nielsen, Pham, Raynor, Ross, Smith, Tan, Viprakasit, and Westerman who all received the 2026 'Top Doctor' designation from Castle Connolly.<\/p>

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