Biographical summary
Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D., is a pediatric urologist at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Campus. His clinical areas of focus include:
- Minimally invasive and robotic assisted surgery
- Genitourinary oncology including rhabdomyosarcoma, testicular cancer, Wilm's tumor, and pediatric kidney tumors
- Expertise in management of complex urologic reconstructive surgery including bladder exstrophy, cloacal exstrophy, cloaca and neurogenic bladder
- Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of unresolved pediatric urologic illness
- General pediatric urology conditions including hypospadias, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, undescended testicle, hernia/hydrocele, circumcision
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Gargollo is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He is the principal investigator for multiple pediatric urology research trials.
He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. He lectures on his areas of expertise both nationally and internationally.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Pediatric genitourinary tumors
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Wilm's Tumor
- Testicular cancer
- Bladder exstrophy
- Cloacal exstrophy
- Minimally invasive and robotic reconstruction surgery
- Cloacal anomalies
- Neurogenic bladder
- Hypospadias
- Disorders of sexual differentiation
- Inguinal hernia
- Undescended testicle
- Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction
- Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2009
Fellow - Pediatric UrologyHarvard University, Boston Childrens Hospital
- 2006
Residency - UrologyHarvard Massachusetts General Hospital
- 2002
Residency - General SurgeryHarvard Massachusetts General Hospital
- 2000
MDHarvard Medical School
- 1996
BA - BiologyBaylor University
- 1992
BACornell University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2015
Pediatric UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
- 2011
UrologyAmerican Board of Urology
Awards and honors
- 2020
2020 Top DoctorMinnesota Monthly
- 2018
2018 Top DoctorMinnesota Monthly
- 2015
$75,000Denton A. Cooley Surgical Innovation Grant
- 2015
Texas Children's Hospital Research Mentor Award Finalist
- 2015
Mark A. Wallace Catalyst in Leadership Award Nominee
- 2015
Best Case Presentation: "Urologic Considerations in the Separation of Conjoined Twins" (Senior Author)Society for Fetal Urology
- 2014
Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas 2014D Magazine
- 2013
Texas Rising StarsSuper Doctors 2013
- 2013
Top 10 ReviewerJournal of Pediatric Urology
- 2012
Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas 2012D Moms Magazine
- 2012
Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas 2012D Magazine
- 2011
Best Video: "Robotic Assisted Appendico-Vesicostomy, Bladder Neck Reconstruction and Bladder Neck Sling in Children: Initial Experience and Description of Technique."American Urological Assocation
- 2011
Best Podium: The HIdES Procedure (Hidden Incision Endoscopic Surgery) in Reconstructive Robotic SurgeryAmerican Urological Assocation
- 2011
American Board of Urology certified Diplomate
- 2011
Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas 2011D Magazine
- 2010
Most Compassionate DoctorPatient's Choice
- 2010
"Health Care Heroes"Dallas Business Journal
- 2008
American Academy of Pediatrics 2nd Place Award for Best Basic Science PaperAAP National Conference
- 2008
American Academy of Pediatrics 3rd Place Award for Best Basic Science PaperAAP National Conference
- 2008
American Academy of Pediatrics 2nd Place Award for Best Clinical PaperAAP National Conference
- 2008
Research NIH LRP Research Award
- 2008
AAP Section on Urology Executive Committee
- 2008
Von L. Meyer Research Award
- 2007
Resident Teaching AwardHarvard Medical School
- 2007
Von L. Meyer Research Award
- 2007
Research GrantSociety of Pediatric Urology
- 2007
AAP Section on Urology Executive Committee
- 2006
Von L. Meyer Research Award
- 2004
Pfizer Scholar in Urology Award
- 2003
Resident Teaching AwardHarvard Medical School
- 1998
NIH Grant #: P01 AI39755Meyer and Dana Etta Scholarship
- 1996
Phi Beta Kappa
- 1996
Outstanding Senior Premedical StudentBaylor University
- 1995
Baylor University Honor Council
- 1995
"Who's Who Among American College Students"
- 1995
Golden Key National Honor Society
- 1992
Dean's List every semesterDean's List
- 1992
ValedictorianLa Jolla High School
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
MemberMERG Latino Committee
- 2020 - present
Urology Care Foundation Spanish Translation Work GroupAmerican Urology Association
- 2017 - present
Member at LargeSociety of Pediatric Urology Nominating Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Reconstructive Transplantation
- 2016 - 2022
OfficerDepartment of Urology
- 2016 - present
MemberDepartment of Urology
- 2016 - present
MemberMinnesota Urological Society
- 2015
Associate Medical Director, Surgical SimulationTexas Children's Hospital
- 2015
Security Task ForceTexas Children's Hospital
- 2013 - 2014
DirectorChildren's Medical Center
- 2011 - present
Associate MemberFaculty of 1000
- 2010 - 2014
MemberDallas County Medical Society/Texas Medical Association
- 2010 - present
MemberSouth Central Section of the American Urological Association
- 2010 - present
MemberSociety for Pediatric Urology
- 2007 - 2014
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2003 - present
MemberAmerican Urological Association
- 1996 - 2000
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
Publications
Research activities