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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
Children can, and do, get urinary tract infections. As in adults, a urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection of the urethra, ureters, bladder, or kidneys. The condition is much more common in girls than in boys.
In children, there is a significantly increased risk of kidney damage related to urinary tract infections. Vesicoureteral reflux is an abnormality that can lead to serious kidney infections. With this condition, urine can travel backward to the kidneys from the bladder. Bacteria can travel with the urine, presenting a serious infection risk.
Urinary tract infections in children can be caused by blockages in abnormally narrow portions of the urinary tract. It is best to diagnose and recognize these abnormalities early in children as they can lead to recurring infections.
Urinary tract symptoms are largely the same in children as in adults, except for serious kidney infections where fever is possible. Common symptoms include:
When a child displays urinary tract infection symptoms, a physician will order a urine test. This test will determine if bacteria or blood cells are present in the urine, indicating an infection. Urinary tract infections are a common cause of many urinary issues, so this test will likely be the first.
To treat urinary tract infections, the physician must determine the specific type of bacteria present. They do this using a urine culture, where the bacteria from a urine sample are grown to be more easily identified.
Because urinary tract infections in children are sometimes early indicators of abnormalities in the urinary tract, medical imaging tests might be performed. That is more likely in cases of recurring urinary tract infections.
In most cases, the physician will describe a general antibiotic for the urinary tract infection once diagnosed. It will take several days to determine the type of bacteria from the culture. When the type is known, the physician may change the antibiotic prescription to a more effective medication for that specific bacteria.
Antibiotics are typically delivered orally and taken several times per day. The course can last a week or longer, and the child must complete the course to ensure treatment of the infection. In severe cases, antibiotics can be administered intravenously at the hospital.
A physician may recommend some follow-up testing, such as ultrasound imaging of the kidneys or bladder. That is particularly true in more serious cases of kidney infection.
Children are more likely to develop severe complications due to urinary tract infections than adults. This can include serious kidney damage in the case of kidney infections. The infection can cause scarring, affect growth, reduce function, and even lead to high blood pressure. Urinary tract infections in children are also more likely to be the result of a urinary tract abnormality.
Drinking plenty of water is one of the most effective methods for reducing the chance of urinary tract infections. It’s also to ensure that children understand proper bathroom hygiene, as urinary tract infections often result from bacteria in the stool entering the urinary tract.
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