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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
Urethral cancer is among the rarest type of urological cancer. This cancer is more common in men. In some cases, the cancer does not display any symptoms. As the cancer grows it may be noticeable as a lump on the urethra. More commonly it is found on evaluation for blood in the urine or surveillance for bladder cancer.
The cancerous growth can block the urethra. That may lead to symptoms that are commonly seen in other urological conditions. Signs of urethral cancer can include:
Urethral cancer often evades early diagnosis due to the lack of symptoms in its early stages. Even when symptoms begin to appear, they are common to a wide range of conditions.
Patients with urethral cancer often undergo treatment for urinary tract infection or other conditions before diagnosis. Testing for urethral cancer can include urine tests, blood tests, and imaging tests like ultrasounds or CT scans.
Cystourethroscopy may be required, where the doctor passes a scope through the urethra to examine it. This can reveal cancerous growths, and a tissue sample or biopsy is obtained to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment will vary depending on the stage and type of urethral cancer, along with many other considerations for individual patients. The physician may prescribe treatment to remove or control the cancer. If bladder cancer is found at the same time, the presence of urethral cancer will influence the overall treatment recommendations.
Surgery is the most common treatment. Several different types of urethral cancer surgeries can be appropriate for specific patients. Superficial tumors can be removed through surgery if the cancer has not spread.
In the posterior urethra (closer to the prostate and bladder), tumors may require more extensive surgery. In men, the tumor may occur within the portion of the urethra that runs through the penis and requires partial or entire removal of the penis in severe cases.
Other treatments can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the two, possibly with surgery. Treatment plans for urethral cancer is highly individualized.
There is always a risk of recurrence in urethral cancer or scar tissue in the urethra following removal. Patients will require follow up for the remainder of their lives. Patients will require monitoring for similar cancers throughout the urinary tract as well.
Age is one of the most prominent risk factors for urethral cancer, with most cases being in older adults. A history of ongoing urinary tract irritation or infections can also indicate an increased risk. A variety of conditions such as bladder cancer, urethral stricture, urethral diverticulum, and urethral caruncle are also risk factors.
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