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John Cudecki MD FACS

Urologist

  • "Dr. Cudecki is an excellent practitioner who cares about his patients and takes the time and interest to check on their condition."

     

    "Dr. Cudecki always wants to make sure I am aware of test results and answers all questions. I appreciate the time he takes." 

John Cudecki MD FACS


Dr. John Cudecki is a board-certified urologist with UroPartners, providing comprehensive urologic care to patients throughout the Chicago area. He is affiliated with Insight Hospital, St. Anthony and Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he cares for adults with a wide range of urologic conditions.

Dr. Cudecki earned his undergraduate degree in Genetics from the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign before completing medical school at Rush Medical College. While at Rush, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, an honor reserved for physicians in the top 10% of their graduating class. He went on to complete his urology residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received extensive training in both medical and surgical urology.

With years of clinical experience, Dr. Cudecki is well prepared to diagnose and treat both common and complex urologic conditions. He remains actively engaged in continuing medical education and keeps current with advances in urologic medications, minimally invasive procedures, and emerging technologies, particularly in the evolving field of prostate cancer care.

Known for his thoughtful and thorough approach, Dr. Cudecki takes time to listen to his patients, clearly explain diagnoses, and review all appropriate treatment options. Whenever possible, he emphasizes conservative and non‑invasive treatments tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Together with the dedicated team at UroPartners, Dr. Cudecki is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered urologic care in a respectful and supportive environment.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Cudecki evaluates and treats a broad range of urologic conditions, including:

  • Prostate conditions
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Prostate cancer
    • Elevated PSA levels
  • Kidney and urinary tract conditions
    • Kidney stones
    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Bladder conditions
    • Overactive bladder
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Bladder dysfunction
  • Men’s health concerns
    • Erectile dysfunction (ED)
    • Sexual health concerns
    • Voiding and urinary symptoms
  • Urologic cancers
    • Prostate cancer
    • Bladder cancer
    • Kidney cancer (in coordination with specialty care when needed)
Procedures & Treatments

Dr. Cudecki offers personalized treatment plans that may include medical management, lifestyle guidance, and procedural care. Services may include:

  • Medical management
    • Prescription medications for BPH, overactive bladder, and ED
    • Prostate cancer monitoring and treatment coordination
  • Minimally invasive and non‑surgical care
    • Conservative therapies for urinary symptoms
    • Non‑invasive approaches when clinically appropriate
  • Diagnostic evaluations
    • PSA testing and prostate evaluation
    • Imaging and laboratory assessment for stone disease and urinary concerns
  • Urologic procedures
    • Office based and hospital based urologic procedures
    • Surgical treatment when necessary, using established and evidence-based techniques

Hospital Affiliation
Insight Hospital and Medical Center (Mercy) - Chicago, IL
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital - Chicago, IL
Thorek Memorial Hospital - Chicago, IL
Swedish Hospital | Part of Endeavor Health - Chicago, IL
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital - Skokie, IL
Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital - Highland Park, IL
Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital - Glenview , IL
Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital - Evanston, IL
UI Health - University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System - Chicago , IL
Saint Anthony Hospital - Chicago, IL
Ascension Saint Francis Hospital - Evanston, IL

Education and Training

1988 - 1993
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois United States
Residency - Urology
1988
Rush University Medical College, Chicago, Illinois United States
Doctor of Medicine

Certification
American Board of Urology
Illinois State Medical License

Societies
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Urological Association
Chicago Urologic Association
American Medical Association
Chicago Medical Society
Enourologic Society
American Association of Clinical Urologists
Warren H. Cole Society

Special Interests
Pioneered the use of prostate brachytherapy (seeds) in the Chicago area, to treat prostate cancer.
Stone Disease
Incontinence
Impotence
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Urologic Cancer