Dr. Eli Michaels is a board-certified urologist with more than four decades of experience providing comprehensive adult urologic care to patients in Chicago and surrounding communities. He is known for his thoughtful, evidence-based approach and long-standing commitment to both clinical care and academic medicine.

Dr. Michaels earned his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and completed his urology residency at Northwestern University. He has been in clinical practice since 1981.

Prior to joining UroPartners, LLC, Dr. Michaels served as a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where his clinical research focused on kidney stone prevention and treatment as well as urinary tract infections. His academic background supports his emphasis on prevention, patient education, and individualized treatment planning.

Dr. Michaels currently practices all aspects of adult clinical urology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Patients appreciate Dr. Michaels for his experience, clear communication, and conservative approach to care, with a focus on choosing the right treatment at the right time.

Conditions Treated

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

• Kidney stones and stone prevention
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH / enlarged prostate)
• Urinary frequency, urgency, and discomfort
• Bladder and kidney conditions
• General adult urology concerns

He works closely with patients to identify contributing factors and develop long-term management strategies when appropriate.

Procedures & Treatments

Dr. Michaels provides both medical and procedural urologic care, with an emphasis on proven, patient-centered treatment options. Services include:

• Comprehensive kidney stone evaluation and management
• Medical and preventive treatment for recurrent kidney stones
• Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
• Office-based and outpatient urologic procedures
• Individualized management of prostate and urinary conditions

His approach prioritizes patient education, prevention, and conservative treatment whenever possible, while offering procedural options when clinically indicated.