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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
Infections of the urinary tract can affect any part of the body’s urinary system. Most commonly they occur in the bladder but in severe cases can spread to the kidneys.
Women tend to get more urinary tract infections than men because women have shorter urethras and the bacteria can more easily reach the bladder. This is especially true in postmenopausal women where the lack of estrogen is more conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria.
Common causes of infections:
Some urinary tract infections don’t cause significant symptoms or show symptoms similar to those of other conditions. Symptoms can include:
In most cases a urinary tract infections can be diagnosed from a urine sample. This is traditionally done with a urine culture.
We offer Guidance testing through Pathnostics. Guidance testing provides better accuracy when compared to traditional urine culture. It detects 33% more organisms than culture for more accurate diagnosis allowing your doctor to personalize antibiotic therapy options for your infection. Results are typically available 48 hours after they are processed in the lab.
In patients with recurrent UTIs, 3 or more UTIs in a year, further testing may be required to rule out causes for the recurrence. This often entails a detailed medical history and review of medications, a pelvic exam/rectal exam, and a bladder ultrasound to measure the volume of urine left in the bladder after you use the bathroom.
Imaging including x-rays, renal ultrasounds, or CT scans may be used to look for any anatomical abnormalities or stones.
Your doctor may perform invasive testing such as cystoscopy where a tiny camera inside a long thin tube is inserted through the urethra to inspect the lining of the urethra and bladder to check for anatomic abnormalities
After appropriate testing often a course of antibiotics will be prescribed to resolve your symptoms. Treatment course can vary from 3 days to 1 week. Often medications such as AZO, Pyridium, or Uribel can be taken along with antibiotics for symptomatic relief.
For patient with recurrent UTIs a variety of treatment options may be utilized.
These include:
While waiting for the antibiotics to take effect, patients can relieve some of the pain and irritation with simple lifestyle changes. Drinking plenty of water will dilute urine. Certain drinks like those with alcohol, caffeine, or any citrus juices can irritate the bladder and should be avoided, along with carbonated beverages of any kind.
Women develop urinary tract infections much more than men do. Beyond that, contributing factors can include urinary tract abnormalities, suppressed immune system, and catheter use. Blockages such as kidney stones or prostate enlargement can also lead to urinary tract infections by trapping urine in the bladder.
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