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David M. Shore MD FACS

Urologist

  • "Dr. Shore has great bed side manner... I felt a genuine professional sincerity and energy from our first visit...instills great confidence to his patients." 

David M. Shore MD FACS


Dr. David Shore is a urologist with UroPartners who provides comprehensive general urology care to adult patients in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods of Chicago. He is known for his approachable, attentive manner and his commitment to patient education and shared decision making.

Dr. Shore earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his urology residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, where he received broad training in medical and surgical urology.

Dr. Shore’s clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery, kidney stone disease, and the treatment of urologic cancers, including prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer. He takes time to explain diagnoses, review treatment options, and involve patients and their families in developing a care plan that aligns with individual needs and preferences.

Outside of the office, Dr. Shore enjoys staying active through golf and tennis, as well as scuba diving and underwater photography.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Shore evaluates and treats a wide range of urologic conditions, including:

  • Prostate conditions
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Prostate cancer
    • Lower urinary tract symptoms
  • Kidney and urinary tract conditions
    • Kidney stones
    • Kidney cancer
    • Urinary tract obstruction
  • Bladder conditions
    • Bladder cancer
    • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
    • Urinary frequency and urgency
  • Testicular and men’s health conditions
    • Testicular cancer
    • Men’s urologic concerns
Procedures & Treatments

Dr. Shore offers individualized treatment plans using evidence based medical and surgical approaches. Services may include:

  • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
    • Robotic assisted surgery for kidney and bladder conditions
    • Minimally invasive treatment options when appropriate
  • Kidney stone management
    • Evaluation and treatment of kidney stone disease
    • Medical and procedural options for stone removal and prevention
  • Cancer care
    • Surgical management of urologic cancers
    • Ongoing monitoring and follow-up care
  • Comprehensive urologic evaluation
    • Diagnostic testing and imaging
    • Patient education and shared decision making

Hospital Affiliation
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital - Chicago, IL
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, IL

Education and Training

2007 - 2012
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio United States
Residency - Urology
2007 - 2008
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio United States
Internship - General Surgery
2003 - 2007
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois United States
Doctor of Medicine
1999 - 2003
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin United States
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Certification
American Board of Urology
Illinois State Medical License
Wisconsin State Medical License
Indiana State Medical License
Minnesota State Medical License

Special Interests
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery
Kidney Stones
BPH
Erectile Dysfunction
Prosthetic Surgery
Prostate, Kidney, Testicular, and Bladder Cancers

Evaluation of a new 240-μm single-use holmium:YAG optical fiber for flexible ureteroscopy

Khemees TA, Shore DM, Antiporda M, Teichman JM, Knudsen BE. J Endourol. 2013 Apr;27(4):475-9. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0513. PMID: 23030764

Prestenting improves ureteroscopic stone-free rates

Rubenstein RA, Zhao LC, Loeb S, Shore DM, Nadler RB. J Endourol. 2007 Nov;21(11):1277-80. doi: 10.1089/end.2007.9888. PMID: 18042014