Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)

At UroPartners, we're committed to providing our patients with the latest and most effective urologic care. That's why we're thrilled to announce the addition of a new service: Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE). “PAE is the latest in the armamentarium of minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments,” said UroPartners Chief medical Officer, John Cudecki, MD, FACS. “It has the added benefit of not requiring catheterization and works well on larger prostates (BPH).”

What is PAE?

PAE is a minimally invasive procedure for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is a common condition affecting many men as they age, leading to uncomfortable urinary symptoms like frequent urination, weak stream, and nighttime urgency.

How Does PAE Work?

During PAE, a skilled interventional radiologist uses imaging technology to access the arteries supplying blood to the prostate. Tiny beads are then inserted into these arteries, effectively cutting off blood flow and causing the prostate to shrink over time.

Benefits of PAE:

• Minimally invasive: PAE is performed through a small puncture in the groin, avoiding the need for traditional open surgery.
• Faster recovery: Compared to surgery, PAE offers a much quicker recovery time, allowing patients to return home the same day.
• Reduced risk of side effects: PAE boasts a lower risk of complications like sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence compared to other BPH treatments.
• Long-lasting results: Studies show PAE provides sustained relief from BPH symptoms for many years.

Who is PAE Right For?

PAE may be a suitable option for men with BPH who experience bothersome symptoms and are seeking a less invasive alternative to surgery. It's important to discuss your individual situation with a urologist at UroPartners to determine if PAE is the right choice for you.

UroPartners: Your Partner in Prostate Health

Our team of experienced urologists is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for men's urological needs. With the addition of PAE, we offer a wider range of treatment options to help you regain control of your bladder health and improve your quality of life.

Contact UroPartners Today

If you're experiencing symptoms of BPH and want to learn more about PAE, schedule a consultation with one of our urologists. We're here to answer your questions and help you explore all your treatment options.

Women's Urological Health

At UroPartners, we understand that women's urological health is unique and requires specialized care. “As a young mom (42) of three boys, I couldn’t just accept having to live with SUI symptoms,” said Ana.

“Many women experience urological issues throughout their lives, yet they often go undiagnosed or untreated due to hesitation or lack of awareness,” notes Brett Trockman, MD, FACS. “I have treated several women who say they wish they had sought help sooner. They did not realize that we have many effective and lifechanging treatments for urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and other urologic conditions affecting women.”

Dr. Trockman’s patient, Ana, agrees, “Stress urinary incontinence can be life altering, know that you’re not alone. I finally decided to talk about it with my Urologist and take charge. Let me tell you it was the best decision of my life!”

Common Women's Urological Conditions:

• Incontinence: Involuntary leakage of that may occur with a sense of urgency (urge incontinence) or with coughing, laughing or physical activity (stress incontinence) or sometimes with any sensation or apparent cause.
• Overactive Bladder: Excessive frequent urination and urgency often with associated leaking of urine.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): UTIs are the most common urological issue in women, causing burning urination, frequent urination, and pelvic pain.
• Pelvic Floor Disorders: These conditions affect the muscles and supporting tissues of the pelvis, leading to problems like urinary incontinence (leakage), pelvic organ prolapse (bulging sensation), chronic pelvic pain, and painful intercourse.
• Interstitial Cystitis (IC): IC is a chronic bladder condition causing bladder pain, urgency, and frequency.
• Kidney Stones: These hard deposits can form in the kidneys and cause severe pain when they pass through the urinary tract.

Why Choose UroPartners for Women's Urological Care?

Our team of urologists understands the unique anatomy and physiology of the female urinary tract. We offer a comprehensive approach to women's urological health, providing:

• Compassionate and confidential care: We create a comfortable and supportive environment where women feel empowered to discuss their concerns openly.
• Accurate diagnosis: We utilize advanced diagnostic tools and testing to identify the root cause of your symptoms.
• Tailored treatment plans: We offer a wide range of treatment options, including medication, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery, to address your specific needs and preferences.
• Pelvic floor muscle therapy: Our team can incorporate pelvic floor muscle therapy to strengthen the muscles supporting the bladder and urethra, improving urinary control.

Taking Charge of Your Urological Health

Don't suffer in silence. If you're experiencing any urological symptoms, such as:

• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary urgency or frequency (overactive bladder - OAB)
• Painful urination
• Pelvic pain
• Blood in the urine

Schedule an appointment with UroPartners today. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve your quality of life.

Together, we can create a personalized plan to address your urological concerns and promote optimal wellness.

UroPartners' Quarterly Newsletter

Read the spring edition of our UroPartners' newsletter!

UroInsights provides quarterly updates dedicated to sharing invaluable insights, tips, and expert advice tailored to enhance your urological health. At UroPartners, our commitment is to support you every step of the way on your wellness path. Join us in discovering the latest updates, empowering information, and strategies aimed at nurturing your well-being. Thank you for entrusting us with your care!

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UroPartners would like to wish Dr. Ronald J. Bonaguro a happy and healthy retirement. Thank you for 40 years of practice in Urology. 

“I have greatly enjoyed practicing urology and retirement comes with very mixed emotions. It has been a great honor and a pleasure to have provided patients with urological care. I have valued our relationship and am especially grateful for the loyalty and friendship shown over the many years,” said Dr. Bonaguro in a letter to his patients.

“I am sure my days will remain full, spending more time with family, golfing and gardening.”

Although he will be greatly missed, UroPartners wishes Dr. Bonaguro the best of luck in all his future endeavors. Dr. David Zumerchik and Alex Lyewski will continue to care for patients at our UroPartners offices in Oak Lawn and Homer Glen.

See Dr. Bonaguro's profile.

UroPartners' Quarterly Newsletter

Read the inaugural edition of our UroPartners' newsletter!

UroInsights provides quarterly updates dedicated to sharing invaluable insights, tips, and expert advice tailored to enhance your urological health. At UroPartners, our commitment is to support you every step of the way on your wellness path. Join us in discovering the latest updates, empowering information, and strategies aimed at nurturing your well-being. Thank you for entrusting us with your care—we're thrilled to embark on this informative journey together!

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UroPartners Surgery Center
Facing a urological procedure can be daunting, filled with questions and concerns. “We strive to minimize stress and put your mind at ease by offering an experience tailored specifically for your urological needs,” notes Cathy McCue, MSN, RN, administrator for UroPartners Surgery Center.

Here's why UroPartners Surgery Center should be your top choice:

1. Faster Throughput, Quicker Recovery
   Outpatient surgery centers excel at efficiency, and UroPartners is no exception. With a focus solely on urological procedures, we have a highly experienced team ready to handle your surgery with expertise and speed. This translates to shorter turnaround times for both your procedure and recovery, allowing you to get back to your life without unnecessary delays.
2. Urology Expertise Under One Roof
   When it comes to your urological health, you deserve specialists who know the ins and outs of the field. At UroPartners Surgery Center, you'll benefit from the combined knowledge and skills of a team of leading urologists dedicated to providing the highest quality care. Whether it's prostate surgery, bladder procedures, or kidney stone removal, our specialists have the expertise and experience to handle your specific needs with confidence.
3. Unmatched Convenience
   Forget the labyrinthine hallways and impersonal atmosphere of large hospitals. UroPartners Surgery Center offers a warm and welcoming environment designed for your comfort and convenience. From easy appointment scheduling via your surgeon’s office and shorter wait times to dedicated parking and a streamlined discharge process, we prioritize your time and well-being every step of the way.
4. Cost-Conscious Care
   In today's healthcare landscape, cost is often a major concern. We understand that, which is why UroPartners Surgery Center is designed to be significantly more affordable than traditional hospital settings. Our streamlined operations, focus on outpatient procedures, and reduced overhead translate to substantial cost savings for you.
5. Peace of Mind
   Your surgeon is supported by a highly skilled experienced team of anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and other personnel specifically trained in outpatient surgery and recovery.
   • Focused care: Hospitals must treat everyone with a multitude of medical problems, whereas UroPartners Surgical Center is designed exclusively for urologic outpatient surgical patients.
   • Advanced technology: We utilize the latest advancements in urological care to ensure optimal outcomes.
   • Compassionate support: Our dedicated staff is here to guide you through every step of your journey.

We believe that your urological journey should be as smooth and stress-free as possible. That's why UroPartners Surgery Center offers a welcoming environment, expert care, and a commitment to your well-being. “Choosing UroPartners Surgery Center is about more than just cost, convenience, and speed. We are dedicated to high quality patient care where we take the time to understand your individual needs and concerns,” adds McCue.

Make the choice for a better experience – choose UroPartners Surgery Center for your next urological procedure.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and experience the UroPartners difference.

A New Era of Hope

The past ten years have witnessed an extraordinary leap forward in advancements in prostate cancer treatment, offering newfound hope and significantly improved outcomes for patients battling advanced stages of this disease. From groundbreaking medications to the invaluable insights provided by genetic testing, the landscape of treatment has been revolutionized, enabling individuals to not only prolong their lives but also experience a markedly enhanced quality of life.

Let's explore some of these exciting breakthroughs:

1. Medications that Target the Roots
   We've moved beyond simply suppressing testosterone (androgen) with the development of next-generation hormone therapies. Powerful new medications directly target cancer cells, starving them of the fuel they need to grow. This translates to extended life spans and slower disease progression for many patients.
2. Genetic Testing Unveils Hidden Battles
   No two prostate cancers are alike. Genetic testing is now helping tailor treatment plans to fit the unique blueprint of each case. It is a transformative tool that has ushered in a new era of personalized medicine. By identifying specific mutations driving the cancer, doctors can prescribe targeted therapies that wouldn't benefit others. This precision approach often leads to better tumor control and fewer side effects.
3. Immunotherapy: Harnessing Your Body's Defense System
   This revolutionary approach harnesses your immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. Drugs train your immune cells to become a targeted hit squad, offering a promising new weapon in the fight against advanced prostate cancer.
4. Radiation Therapy Reimagined
   UroPartners Prostate Centers use one of the most advanced radiation therapy devices available. We treat more patients than any other provider in the Midwest. Our treatment is fully customizable for each patient, allowing the physician and physicist to tailor the machine settings and positioning to best treat your cancer. The radiation therapist and physicist can precisely target the cancer while sparing healthy tissue nearby. This means less fatigue, pain, and other side effects, allowing patients to maintain a higher quality of life during treatment.

The strides made in advanced prostate cancer treatment over the past five years are nothing short of remarkable. These advancements have not only extended survival rates but have also vastly improved the quality of life for patients. The experience and quality of UroPartners Prostate Centers of Excellence is unmatched. We design personalized treatment plans employing the latest modalities and technologies in order to ensure the best outcomes possible.

Stay informed, stay empowered, and talk to your doctor about the latest advancements and how they apply to your specific case. UroPartners Prostate Centers are committed to doing everything we can during your battle with prostate cancer. Schedule an initial consultation today.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr. Joshua Aizen to the UroPartners practice group! Dr. Aizen brings a wealth of expertise and quality experience in urology, and we are confident that he will be a valuable asset to our team.

Dr. Aizen’s qualifications and experience:

• Received his bachelors degree at University of Maryland before obtaining his medical degree at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. There he graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He subsequently completed a six-year residency program in Urology at University of Chicago and has practiced general urology in the Chicago area since 2021.
• Treats a wide range of urologic issues, including:
  • benign prostate enlargement
  • kidney stones
  • male and female voiding dysfunction
  • urinary incontinence
  • sexual dysfunction
  • urologic oncology.
• Employs a wide variety of surgical approaches, including minimally-invasive and robotic techniques, to address many of these conditions.

Dr. Aizen strives to offer a patient-centered experience in his clinic, focusing on education and patient autonomy. Together, patients and Dr. Aizen design an individualized treatment strategy that is both effective and feasible for the patient.

He currently sees patients in Lakeview, Lincoln Square, and Skokie. He is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, Swedish Hospital, and AMITA St. Francis Hospital.

Dr. Aizen lives in Chicago with his partner, Jordan, and their toy poodle, Dot. He enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, and trying new restaurants.

Read the full profile for Joshua Aizen, MD.

Book an appointment with Dr. Aizen today!

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Congratulations to our providers who've been selected by Chicago Magazine as Top Doctors in Chicago for 2021.

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UroPartners is the first surgery center in Illinois to own a SOLTIVE™ SuperPulsed Thulium Fiber Laser System.

Congratulations to Dr. Steven Mutchnik from our Skokie office for becoming a Greenlight Center of Excellence! 

GreenLight Laser Therapy is an outpatient procedure that uses laser technology to remove your overgrown prostate tissue. And rapidly restore natural urine flow. Often within 24 hours of the procedure. However, medical history, your health condition and other factors can influence treatment and recovery. GreenLight Laser Therapy is an option even if you’re on anticoagulants or blood thinners. Or if you have an implanted pacemaker, defibrillator or neurostimulator.

Our Pleasant Prairie office is moving to a new suite!

Congratulations to Dr. Justin Cohen from our Grayslake office for becoming a Rezum Center of Excellence! 

Rezum Water Vapor Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam, to remove excess prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra. Rezum Therapy is typically performed right in your urologists’s office, or at an outpatient surgery facility and completed in one short appointment. During each 9-second treatment, sterile water vapor is released throughout the targeted prostate tissue. When the steam contacts the prostate tissue, all the stored energy is released into the tissue. Over time, your body’s natural healing response absorbs the treated tissue, shrinking the prostate. With the extra tissue removed, the urethra opens, reducing BPH symptoms. Rezum has helped many patients get off their BPH medications while providing long-lasting relief from BPH. Clinical data published in 2020 shows that 95.6% of Rezum patients did not need any further surgical intervention at 5 years while also preserving sexual function. 

Congratulations to our providers who've been selected by Chicago Magazine as 2020 Top Doctors.

Congratulations!

• Dr. Gordon Gluckman
• Dr. Laurence Levine

"This list was compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a health care research and information company founded in 1992 by a former medical college board chairman and president to help guide consumers to America’s top doctors and hospitals. Castle Connolly’s rigorous selection process, under the direction of an MD, involves surveying hundreds of thousands of physicians, as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and regional and community hospitals across the nation. Online nominating (at castleconnolly.com/nominations) is open to all licensed physicians in America. The nominated doctors’ educational and professional experience is carefully screened before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. After identifying the top doctors in America, Castle Connolly provides consumers with detailed information about their education, training, and expertise in its paperback guides and online directories and in national and regional magazine “Top Doctors” features. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected. Castle Connolly was acquired by digital health care company Everyday Health Group in 2018. EHG, a division of J2 Global Inc., combines social listening data and analytics expertise to deliver personalized health care content and patient-engagement solutions. Its websites have an audience of more than 53 million consumers and more than 780,000 practicing U.S. physicians. Its flagship brands include Everyday Health, What to Expect, MedPage Today, Health eCareers, and PRIME Education, and it has an exclusive partnership with MayoClinic.org and the Mayo Clinic Diet." - Chicago Magazine

Congratulations to our providers who've been selected by Chicago Magazine as 2019 Top Cancer Doctors.

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"SEA Blue is a celebration of life, of those who have risen to the challenge to fight prostate cancer, of the lives that have been lost to the disease, and of the people we will help to combat it in the future through Support, Education, and Advocacy. People affected by all stages of the disease band together and build camaraderie at SEA Blue through togetherness, tears and triumph.

Each September, close to 1,500 participants gather in beautiful Lincoln Park to participate in the SEA Blue walk and run. This year SEA Blue will be held in Lincoln Park on September 10th.   

It’s going to be an extra-special event and we certainly couldn’t do it without all of you! Thank you for your ongoing support for SEA Blue over the years and your commitment to making this year a success. Working together, we can make this year’s SEA Blue event on September 10th bigger and better than ever! Please join us for a day of family fun, positivity, and empowerment. Register for the event, build your team (or join an existing team), and invite your friends to donate to help Us TOO help those who are battling prostate cancer." 

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By: Lester Raff

It is just a bit ironic. This past week, I had my first ever surgical procedure. True, I am not a surgeon, so there is no irony in that. The irony I see is that as the medical director for the laboratory of an urology group in Chicago, I deal with about 60 urologists on a regular basis, and yet delayed the necessary urologic procedure for about, oh, six or eight years!

As is common for men of a certain age, my prostate gland was slowly encroaching upon and compressing the prostatic urethra, the tube that runs through the gland and carries urine from the bladder to “out there.” In laymen’s terms, it was getting pretty hard to pee. I had seen a few different urologists at about five year intervals, and all had told me that some day, probably sooner rather than later, I would need a procedure to get things moving again. Not seeing any benefit in doing today what I could put off until tomorrow, I ignored their warnings and just accepted the fact that I would be spending a few extra minutes each day standing in front of toilet, thinking of waterfalls and bubbling brooks, hoping that positive biofeedback would get things flowing.

And then about a month ago, the flow stopped as permanently as if it had hit the Hoover Dam. Inconveniently enough, my internist was on leave, but I knew which of my 60 urologist buddies he sent most of his patients to, so I gave Dr. Scott Tiplitsky, a urologist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. a call, and we arranged a way to give me some relief. Urologists can do a magical job opening the floodgates with catheter tubes and balloons. With a little training, I have learned to do the magic myself–something I do not recommend for the squeamish or for easy fainters. And it is only a temporary remedy.

So a permanent solution needed to be found. My urologist and I discussed a variety of options, but in the end, we settled on a newer type of procedure that vaporizes the obstructing tissue but does relatively little damage to the prostate that is left behind. I was set April 5 at Advocate Lutheran General.

I had the procedure on that rainy Wednesday. Most patients are sent home immediately after the procedure, but because of a few kinks (kinks in my history, not kinks in my urethra,) I had an overnight stay followed by a few days resting semi-comfortably at home. A catheter was in place to ensure that things kept streaming along. The big test came Monday when the UroPartners team popped out the catheter. At that point, it was all up to me to pee. Dr. Tiplitsky let me know I should wait for a few hours and then see how it “goes.” And now, with a sigh of relief, I can joyously report that the dam has been broken and all is flowing well.

And how did this doctor do as a patient? I spent the first twenty-some years of my career as a pathologist in a community hospital, so the sights, sounds, rhythm and routine were somewhat familiar, but it is certainly different from a patient point of view. The good people at Advocate Lutheran General did a great job of helping me feel comfortable and treating me with kindness and respect, whether or not they knew I was a physician. The staff was uniformly polite, and every member, from housekeepers to nurses, assistants, volunteers and administrators, was sure to identify themselves and make it clear just what they were doing in my room at 4 in the morning. And as my wheelchair was pushed out the door on Thursday morning, there was even a woman cheering me on with a hearty “You’re going home-Yay!” I am not sure she is a hospital employee, but if she isn’t, I suggest that LGH give her some pom-poms, a cheerleader’s outfit and offer her a job!

I have written before of the many safety precautions we take in our lab to ensure the right result goes to the right patient. We bar code, color code, do manual double checks and with patient consent, do DNA identification verification. I was glad to see similar safety precautions in place at Lutheran General. I recited my name and birth date at least five times an hour. The 2D and 3D bar codes on my wrist band were scanned with virtually every contact with staff, and certainly every time any medication was being administered. I know that if my visit had been for an orthopedic procedure, the staff would have marked either my right or left knee to identify which side should be cut on. I don’t think that was necessary for my particular case–only one place for that cystoscope to go! By the way, if any of you are looking for an investment opportunity, alcohol-based hand wash would be a good bet. To prevent spread of infection, there is a lot of hand washing going on.

Kudos to my good friends and associates at UroPartners and my new friends at Advocate Lutheran General. I’m just glad that in my case, when it rained, it poured!

Dr. Meadows and Dr. Koopman Remove Record-Size Bladder Stone

"For 50 years, Alfredo R. suffered from the effects of a rapidly growing bladder stone. By the time he finally agreed to have it surgically removed at 67 years old, it had grown to the record size of nearly 12 centimeters. Luckily, the expert urology team at Swedish Covenant Hospital was ready and capable to meet the challenge." 

Read the rest of this incredible story.

Dr. Matthew Meadows

Dr. Steven Koopman

Congratulations to our providers who've been selected by Chicago Magazine as 2017 Top Cancer Physicians. 

Mark Brandt, MD

Joel Cornfield, MD FACS

Gordon Gluckman, MD FACS

Jerome Hoeksema, MD

John Kritsas, MD FACS

John Milner, MD

Joseph Nuzzarello, MD

Paul Yonover, MD FACS

Par Mehta, MD

Dr. John Milner will now be seeing patients at the Lake Forest Hospital-Medical Center as well as his existing locations, Uropartners Skokie & Uropartners Highland Park. 

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This September 11^th, Honor those men who are no longer with us and celebrate those who are. The S.E.A Blue Prostate Cancer Walk/Run event includes: CARA-Certified 5K Run Including the First Responder Challenge, Celebration Walk, Flag Ceremony, Prostate Cancer Education Tent, Family Fun Zone, FREE PSA Testing, FREE Pizza Lunch, Live Music, and much more! With the sponsorship of Chicago's 97.9 The Loop, you will have the opportunity to meet the Loop's Rock Girl, April! Visit S.E.A Blue's Prostate Cancer Walk/Run page to find more information and to sign up!

Listen to 97.9's Mancow talk about the S.E.A Blue Prostate Walk/Run: 

Help kick off Men's Health Week by participating in Blue Monday! Wear blue on Monday, June 13 to show your support and promote men's health. For more information regarding Men's Health Week and Blue Monday visit Michigan Institute of Urology's - Men's Health Foundation.

Dr. Koopman is  a  recipient of the first ever Nurse/Physician Excellence Award! Dr. Koopman was nominated by his nurses for exemplary cooperation with his medical staff.  This type of working relationship not only benefits the nurses but also positively impacts the patient experience.

For more information on Dr. Koopman's latest award visit  Swedish Covenant Hospital's NewsRoom.

Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach

UroPartners' doctor, Dr. Sutchin Patel has recently published a new book "Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach." Be sure to go and check out this new publication.

Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach

Congratulations to Dr. Gluckman, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Norris for being nominated and selected by their peers as national Top Doctors by U.S News Media Group and Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. The title of Top Doctor is achieved through peer nomination, extensive review, and careful screening from Castle Connolly. We at Uropartners are proud to have such outstanding doctors.

Dr. Lester Raff

Today's Spotlight: Dr. Lester Raff

Dr. Raff is not only a skilled Pathologists and Medical Director of UroPartners Laboratory, but in his free time, he authors a blog where he shares stories of being an empty nester, building a new home, and daily anecdotes. His blog was recently picked up by Chicago Now. Check it out at http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/. It promises to be a very entertaining read.

Uropartners in Lake Forest and Grayslake welcomes Dr. R. Joseph Hartman, Jr. to our practice.  He has also joined the medical staff of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center.  

UroPartners is now opening a new office located at 136 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Great space, great parking! The physicians of this office join us from their previous practice, Northwest Suburban Urology Associates. We welcome Dr. Eli Michaels, Dr. George Schuster, and Dr. Geoffery Engel to UroPartners!

Madrid, Spain

In June 2015, Dr. Levine traveled to Spain to work on issues for Urologic related purposes. While in Madrid, Dr. Levine was an invited speaker for an International Workshop on Peyronie’s Disease. He discussed the recent updates in medical therapy for the disease. He also performed a placement surgery of an IPP and Modeling at Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda University Hospital. Dr. Levine was also invited as co-chair at the 4th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM), where he discussed implants, mechanical devices and vascular surgery for erectile dysfunction.

Lincoln Park - September 13, 2015

UroPartners is a proud support of the SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk. Each year UroPartners teams up with Us Too International, a non-for-profit agency that provides valuable insight into treatment and recovery, to raise funds for prostate cancer survivors and their families through the SEA Blue annual walk & run. SEA Blue is the only event of its kind in the Chicago area targeted for men’s health. The proceeds that are raised from SEA Blue benefit Us Too prostate cancer education and support programs. To register for the walk please visit:www.seablueprostatewalk.org

June 15-21

UroPartners supports Men's Health Week. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men.Make sure you wear blue to support the cause!

UroPartners is excited to bring you the latest advance in Personal Health Information Management. UroPartners has teamed up with FollowMyHealth to bring you the opportunity to securely view and manage your health information at your fingertips. You can access your patient account anytime, anywhere, and even on the go. 

Once registered, you will be able to:

-Send your doctor a message
-Make or cancel an appointment
-Request a prescription refill 
-View, print, fax, or email your health records and results

If you would like to sign up for UroPartners' FollowMyHealth patient portal, please inquire about how at your office visit! 

We invite you to join our Prostate Cancer Support group for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The group meets the second Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 pm. In this confidential setting we offer:
 

• Information about Prostate Cancer and the latest treatment options.
• Open discussion about coping, adjusting, and problem solving.
• Opportunity to share experiences and feelings in an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity.
• Emotional support for those men who have recently been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or have completed their treatment.
• A time for men to gather together for inspiration, information, education, and camaraderie.

UroPartners is the only community-based urology group in the Chicagoland area to have access to a new, breakthrough treatment for certain men with advanced prostate cancer who have limited treatment options. PROVENGE, an FDA-approved vaccine, is designed to work differently than hormone therapy or chemotherapy. As an autologous cellular immunotherapy, this treatment uses cells from a patient's own immune system to identify and attack prostate cancer cells.

Treatment with PROVENGE includes three doses given approximately two weeks apart. After three infusions, treatment with PROVENGE is complete. Potential reactions include fever and flu-like symptoms, but the procedure is generally well-tolerated.

For more information about this promising new treatment, talk with a UroPartners physician.