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Kristopher N. Atzeff MD

Urologist

  • "Dr. Atzeff has good bedside manners. He's attentive, conservative in his care and listens to my concerns. I would recommend him to others." 

Kristopher N. Atzeff MD


Dr. Kristopher N. Atzeff is a highly skilled, board-certified urologist, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients in the Chicagoland area. With a focus on utilizing the latest medical advancements, Dr. Atzeff specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and the management of complex urologic conditions.

Clinical Expertise and Special Interests

Dr. Atzeff maintains a broad general urology practice with a particular interest in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. His expertise includes:

  • Urologic Oncology: Specialized care and surgical treatment for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Utilizing DaVinci® robotic technology to provide patients with more precise outcomes and faster recovery times.
  • Stone Disease: Advanced management and prevention strategies for complex kidney stones.
  • BPH & Men’s Health: Offering a range of treatments for enlarged prostate, including the Urolift® system, as well as erectile dysfunction and low testosterone.
  • General Urology: Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), incontinence, and hematuria.

 

Awards and Credentials

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2025
  • Consumers Checkbook, Top MD 
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification, 2012
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors; Cancer: 2025, 2026

 

Education and Training

1997-2002
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States
Residency - Urology
1997
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Doctor of Medicine

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

Societies
American Urological Association
Tulane Medical Alumni Association

Special Interests
Minimally Invasive Treatment of BPH
Stone Disease
Endourology
Urologic Oncology
Female Incontinence
Laparoscopic Renal Surgery
No Needle/No Scalpel Vasectomy