Urologist
"Dr. Gluckman is wonderful. He is professional, competent and approachable. I feel lucky to have him as my
Urologist"
Dr. Gordon Gluckman is a highly respected, board-certified urologist providing comprehensive adult urologic care to patients throughout the Chicago area. He has been recognized as a Chicago Top Doctor for the past ten years by U.S. News Media and Castle Connolly Medical, reflecting his consistent commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.
Dr. Gluckman earned his undergraduate degree from Kenyon College, where he was selected for membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University and completed his urology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
He has a strong clinical interest in urologic oncology, with advanced expertise in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, while also enjoying and practicing all aspects of adult urology. Dr. Gluckman remains actively engaged in the evolving field of urology through ongoing research, publication, and regular lecturing. He is a member of multiple urologic and surgical professional societies and is dedicated to staying current with the latest evidence-based treatments.
Patients value Dr. Gluckman for his thoughtful, approachable manner, clear communication, and individualized approach to care.
Dr. Gluckman evaluates and treats a wide range of adult urologic conditions, including:
He works closely with patients to develop care plans that reflect both medical best practices and individual goals.
Dr. Gluckman offers advanced diagnostic and surgical care, with a focus on minimally invasive approaches when appropriate. Services include:
When surgery is recommended, Dr. Gluckman emphasizes techniques designed to improve outcomes while supporting a safe recovery and return to daily activities.
Awards and Credentials
Nguyen HT, Gluckman GR, Kogan BA. J Urol. 1997 Sep;158(3 Pt 2):1252-6. doi: 10.1097/00005392-199709000-00152. PMID: 9258187
Exogenous endothelin-1 causes renal vasodilation in the fetal lambBogaert GA, Kogan BA, Mevorach RA, Wong J, Gluckman GR, Fineman JR, Heymann MA. J Urol. 1996 Aug;156(2 Pt 2):847-53. doi: 10.1097/00005392-199608001-00085. PMID: 8683799
Pelvic steal syndromeGluckman GR, Lue TF. Urology. 1996 Mar;47(3):426. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80466-X. PMID: 8633415 No abstract available.
Contradictory renal function measured with mercaptoacetyltriglycine diuretic renography in unilateral hydronephrosisGluckman GR, Baskin LS, Bogaert GA, Mevorach RA, Hattner RS, Kogan BA. J Urol. 1995 Oct;154(4):1486-9; discussion 1489-90. PMID: 7658573
Renal preservation despite 35 days of partial bladder obstruction in the fetal lambBogaert GA, Gluckman GR, Mevorach RA, Kogan BA. J Urol. 1995 Aug;154(2 Pt 2):694-9. doi: 10.1097/00005392-199508000-00094. PMID: 7609157
Newborn penile glans amputation during circumcision and successful reattachmentGluckman GR, Stoller ML, Jacobs MM, Kogan BA. J Urol. 1995 Mar;153(3 Pt 1):778-9. PMID: 7861536 Review.
Toxoplasmosis of the bladder: case report and review of the literatureGluckman GR, Werboff LH. J Urol. 1994 Jun;151(6):1629-30. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35322-3. PMID: 8189581 Review.
Munchausen's syndrome: manifestation as renal colicGluckman GR, Stoller M. Urology. 1993 Sep;42(3):347-50. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90631-j. PMID: 8379039
Laparoscopic pyelocaliceal diverticula ablationGluckman GR, Stoller M, Irby P. J Endourol. 1993 Aug;7(4):315-7. doi: 10.1089/end.1993.7.315. PMID: 8252026