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We currently have 11 urologists with a variety of interests and specialties in the field of Urology. Choose a physician listed on the right to learn more about that specific physician. You can also call our office or complete the Request a Consultation form on this page to speak directly with one of our staff who can help to schedule you with a physician to meet your needs.
DR. BRIAN
BILLMEYER
Dr. Billmeyer grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with highest distinction with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He was selected for membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
DR. EDWARD “TED”
CAPOCCIA
Dr. Capoccia was born and raised in Kansas City. He attended the University of Kansas for his undergraduate education and majored in human biology. He completed his medical school training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
DR. TYLER
EMLEY
Dr. Emley was born in Michigan and grew up in New Hampshire. He graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University/Bloomington in 1995 with degrees in Biology and Sociology. He was selected for the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
DR. PRIYANKA
KUMAR
Dr. Kumar grew up in Crown Point, IN and graduated from Merrillville High School before pursuing a degree in Biology, with a minor in business administration from the University of Southern Indiana.
DR. KEVIN
PARIKH
Dr. Parikh grew up in Schererville, Indiana. After graduating as valedictorian from Lake Central High School, he went on to Indiana University where he obtained a business degree from the Kelley School of Business and minors in both chemistry and biology.
DR. ADAM
PERLMUTTER
Dr Perlmutter grew up on Long Island, New York. He majored in biology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
DR. MANOJ
RAO
Dr. Rao was born in Chicago and grew up in Olympia Fields, Illinois. He attended Saint Louis University for his undergraduate studies as both a Pre Medical and Presidential Scholar.
DR. RYAN
SWEARINGEN
Dr. Swearingen grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated with honors, with a major in economics and a minor in chemistry. He was selected in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
DR. RAMESH
UNNI
Dr. Unni was born in Maywood, Illinois. He grew up in Crown Point, IN and attended St. Mary’s School and Andrean High School locally before pursuing a degree in economics at Northwestern University.
DR. TED
VELLOS
Dr. Vellos was born and raised in Orland Park, Illinois where he graduated from Carl Sandburg High school. He attended Loyola University Chicago for both undergraduate and medical schools obtaining degrees in Chemistry and Economics and earning Honors in research.
DR. BRUCE
YALOWITZ
Sexually transmitted infections, also called sexually transmitted diseases, are a wide range of conditions that spread through sexual contact. The carrier agents of sexually transmitted infections can include bacteria, viruses, and parasites. These agents are transferred through direct contact with blood, semen, and other fluids.
Some sexually transmitted infections are also transmitted through other means, such as sharing needles or infected blood transfusions. Patients with sexually transmitted diseases can go long periods without a diagnosis because symptoms are sometimes minimal or not present at all.
Unprotected sexual activity and sexual activity with multiple partners are common vectors for sexually transmitted infections. The infections can lead to a wide range of complications that vary widely in their severity, frequency, and extent.
Due to the wide range of different sexually transmitted infections, many symptoms can include:
Many patients with sexually transmitted infections prolong visiting a doctor for a diagnosis due to social stigma around the infections. Putting off a visit reduces the chance of effective treatment and can lead to further complications.
You can typically get a diagnosis through blood, urine, and other fluid samples. The effectiveness of each test will vary for different infections, so ordering a full suite of fluid tests is a common decision for a physician to make.
In many cases, diagnosis can result from sexually transmitted infection screening. These screenings are standard among those who engage in activity that risks sexually transmitted infection even when they aren’t displaying any symptoms. Proactive screening is a powerful tool for improving the effectiveness of treatment and curtailing the spread.
Treatment will vary depending on the specific type of sexually transmitted infections. Some types cannot be cured through treatment but are instead treated for their symptoms.
Many sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea and syphilis, are bacterial, and antibiotics are an effective treatment. Patients must continue through the entire course of antibiotics, even if symptoms disappear before that point. Patients should also abstain from sexual activity until at least a week after the end of the treatment.
Sexually transmitted viral infections are generally more challenging to treat than those caused by bacteria. Antiviral drugs of varying effectiveness are available. In general, antiviral drugs for herpes and HIV can reduce symptoms and manage the condition, but the patient remains infected.
Having a sexually transmitted infection means you could have already spread it to current or past sexual partners. Informing those partners that they should be tested is the responsible thing to do. In many states, there are legal requirements for reporting on some sexually transmitted infections.
Upon diagnosis, many people can feel significant guilt and shame regarding their infection. They can also feel anger towards the person they believe they contracted the infection from. Both couples and individual counseling can help resolve these feelings.
Limiting the number of sexual partners can limit the spread of infections. There are numerous vaccines available for hepatitis A and B, along with HPV, that can help prevent infection. The use of condoms also reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
The decision to proceed with a vasectomy is a very personal one.
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