Meet Dr. Cinthia Galvez

Meet Dr. Cinthia Galvez

Full Name:  

Cinthia S. Galvez

 

Specialty:

Pediatric Urology


Clinic / Location(s):

  • Kendal’s Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Nicklaus Children' s Hospital

  • Miami

  • From Monday to Friday: from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Professional Experience (years):

With over 15 years of experience dedicated to pediatric care, Dr. Galvez has a distinguished career in both the United States and Peru.

  • Attending Pediatric Urologist, South Florida Pediatric Urology, LLP (November 2025 – Present)

  • Attending Pediatric Surgeon, EsSalud Alberto Sabogal Hospital IV, Peru (September 2013 – April 2014)

  • Attending Pediatric Surgeon, EsSalud-Iquitos Hospital III, Peru (September 2012 – June 2013)

  • Attending Pediatric Surgeon, Polyclinic El Palmar S.A., Peru (January 2011 – July 2012).

During her time as a pediatric surgeon in Peru, she performed a wide range of procedures, including laparoscopic and open appendectomies, testicular torsion repair, inguinal and umbilical hernia repair, colostomies, orchiopexies, circumcisions, and hypospadias repair. 

  • Director and General Medical Attending, Requena’s Medical hospital. EsSALUD, Peru (May 2005 – April 2006)

                       

Academic Background:

Residency: Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Science Center – El Paso. El Paso Children’s Hospital (2022 - 2025). 

Fellowship: Pediatric Urology, at University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Hospital: Jackson Memorial Hospital. Other Locations: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital (2019 - 2022). 

Post Doctoral Fellowship Research at Harvard University. Hospital: Boston Children’s Hospital 2017 - 2019.

Fellowship: Pediatric Colorectal at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. CO. Hospital: Colorado Children’s Hospital (2016 - 2017). 

Residency: Pediatric Surgery. The University of Federico Villarreal. Lima. Peru. Hospital: Edgardo Rebagliati Hospital (2007 - 2010). Internship: Hospital III EsSALUD Iquitos. Peru (2004).

Medical Degree: Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana. Iquitos, School of Medicine, Peru (1996 - 2003). 

 

Main Treatments or Services:

Dr Galvez provides diagnosis and treatment for a comprehensive range of pediatric urological conditions, including urinary tract infections, undescended testis, phimosis, buried penis, hypospadias, dysfunctional elimination syndrome (abnormal potty habits) and congenital abnormalities of the urinary system.

Certifications and Memberships:

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Urology Association

Fellow of the Society of Pediatric Urology

Florida Medical License: ME174074.


 Approach or Philosophy of Care:

My philosophy of care is rooted in the principles of the Hippocratic Oath and in a sincere commitment to advocating for my patients. I believe that being a physician is both a privilege and a responsibility, particularly in pediatric urology, where medical care often involves long-term relationships with children and their families and addresses conditions that can be sensitive and emotionally challenging.

I communicate with patients and their families in a warm, approachable manner, similar to how I would with my own friends and loved ones. I strive to create a safe and trusting environment where families feel comfortable asking questions and expressing concerns. In the exam room, I prioritize making children feel at ease and respected. When a child is anxious or upset, I use age-appropriate, playful distractions such as balloon gloves, stickers, or small rewards, to help reduce fear and build trust.

I strongly believe in preventive care, early diagnosis, and family education, which are essential components of pediatric urology. I take pride in ensuring that parents and patients understand their child’s condition, treatment options, and goals. I am a visual educator and frequently use diagrams and images to explain anatomy, surgical procedures, and treatment plans in a clear and accessible way, empowering families to actively participate in decision-making.

My inspiration comes from the resilience of my young patients, who remind me every day that miracles exist; from the strength and unconditional love of their parents, and from my mentors, who taught me that compassionate, high-quality pediatric urologic care can make a lasting difference in a child’s health and quality of life, regardless of where that care is delivered.

 

Languages:

English and Spanish.


Additional Notes: 

Awards & Recognitions

  • Resident Scholar Award in Research at Texas Tech University Health Science Center - El Paso (2025)

  • Winner of Case Presentation at the Society for Fetal Urology. (2021)

  • For excellence and Innovation in Case Presentation at Society for Fetal Urology. (2020) 

Publications

C. S. Galvez, K Rifai, C Moorthy, S Chheda, M Zerah, 8120 Effective Management of Neonatal Hypercalcemia in Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma: A Case Report on the Use of Calcitonin, Journal of the Endocrine Society, Volume 8, Issue Supplement 1, October-November 2025, bvae163.1435

Galvez, Cinthia, Adele Raymo, Andrew Ransford, Hugo G. Quezada-Pinedo, Daniel E. Nassau, Miguel Castellan, Andrew S. Labbie, Alireza Alam, and Rafael Gosalbez. Long-Term Bowel Vaginoplasty with a Single Yang-Monti Tube. Urology Practice 11, no. 2 (2024): 439-446.

Alejandra Guevara, Cinthia Galvez, Daniel E. Nassau, Christopher Olson, Andrew S. Labbie, and Miguel Castellan. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Calyceal Diverticulectomy: A Safe and Feasible Technique. Videourology. 2022. Dec. 36; 10.

Quintanilla R, Galvez C, Nassau DE, Suarez MC, Babastro Y, Ransford A, Castellan M, Alam A, Gosalbez R. Simultaneous placement of fecal and urinary continent channel stomas in the umbilicus: Single-center experience. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2022 Oct 1;18(5):613-e1.

Galvez C, Isern S, Nassau D, Babastro Y, Swirsky M, Castellan M, Labbie A, Gosalbez R. Abdominal Evisceration: A Rare Complication of In Utero Vesicoamniotic Shunting. Urology. 2022 May 24.

Galvez C, Guevara C, Nassau DE, Gosalbez R, Alam A. Bladder Duplication in a Setting of VACTER Association. Urology. 2021 Feb 9.

Castellan M, Calisto JL, Galvez C, Quintanilla R, Olson C, Gosalbez R. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Mitrofanoff and Malone Procedure with Both Stomas Located in the Umbilicus. Videoscopy. 2021 Nov 25.

Galvez C, Lopategui DM, Horodyski L, Castellan M. Totally robotic intracorporeal Monti-Yang continent ileovesicostomy in patient with previous robotic surgery–Technique description. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2021 May 7.

Blachman-Braun R, Galvez C, Guevara CG, Quintanilla R, Alam A. Aphallia Associated with Anorectal Malformation. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ]. 2021 Sep 23.

Gundogdu G, Morhardt D, Cristofaro V, Algarrahi K, Yang X, Costa K, Galvez-Alegria Galvez, C, Sullivan MP, Mauney JR. Evaluation of bilayer silk fibroin grafts for tubular esophagoplasty in a porcine defect model. Tissue Engineering Part A. 2021 Jan 1;27(1-2):103-16.

Gundogdu G, Tosun M, Morhardt D, Gheinani AH, Algarrahi K, Yang X, Costa K, Galvez-Alegria C, Adam RM, Yang W, Mauney JR. Molecular mechanisms of esophageal epithelial regeneration following repair of surgical defects with acellular silk fibroin grafts. Scientific reports. 2021 Mar 29;11(1):1-4.

Galvez, C.A., Gundogdu, G., Yang, X., Costa, K. and Mauney, J.R., 2018. Evaluation of Acellular Bilayer Silk Fibroin Grafts for Onlay Tracheoplasty in a Rat Defect Model. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery. Official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, pp.194599818802267-194599818802267.

About Dr. Galvez

I consider myself an easygoing and open-minded person who truly values diversity. I enjoy learning dances from different cultures and exploring international cuisines, as I believe food and music are meaningful ways to connect with people and traditions from around the world.

One of my favorite movies is Something the Lord Made (2004), a highly acclaimed biographical drama about pioneering heart surgeons whose dedication and innovation transformed modern medicine. My musical tastes are equally diverse and include The Carpenters, Billie Eilish, Édith Piaf, Natalia Lafourcade, and Roberto Carlos.

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