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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
A vasectomy reversal is a procedure in which the results of a vasectomy are undone. The surgeon will reconnect the tubes that carry sperm to the semen, the vas deferens. Doctors cut these tubes during the vasectomy to prevent sperm from reaching the semen and being ejaculated, and a reversal is intended to restore the ability to father a child.
It is often difficult to say if a vasectomy reversal has been successful. When a couple is unable to conceive, there could be any number of factors at play. It is also possible that the man had infertility issues before the vasectomy, of which they were unaware.
In general, vasectomy reversal leads to pregnancy rates ranging from 30 to 90 percent, depending on the specific type of procedure and other factors. Time from the initial vasectomy, age, and the individual surgeon’s success are all potential factors.
Men often choose to attempt a vasectomy reversal due to a change in their decision not to have children, remarry, or occasionally treat rare chronic pain following a vasectomy.
It is important to note that a vasectomy reversal will not guarantee successful conception. Although the surgery can be attempted years after the vasectomy, there is less chance of success after more time has passed.
For the most part, vasectomy reversals rarely result in any severe complications. Among these rare complications are potential bleeding within the scrotum, infection at the surgery site, and chronic pain. Most men report only mild soreness and swelling at most.
For the first 24 to 48 hours, the patient will have to wear either athletic support or tight-fitting undergarments to support the scrotum. They will also have to apply ice during that period to reduce the swelling following the procedure.
In general, a vasectomy reversal requires longer refraining from physical activities than the original vasectomy. Patients should avoid any activity that could pull or put pressure on the scrotum, like biking, jogging, other sports, or heavy lifting.
It is strongly advisable to avoid sexual intercourse and any ejaculation at all, with or without a partner, until the physician says so. In general, this could be between two to three weeks post-surgery but could be longer in some cases.
A vasectomy reversal is generally considered unsuccessful if no sperm are present in the semen within 12 months of the procedure. The procedure can sometimes be reattempted. Other options are available, such as sperm retrieval for in vitro fertilization.
The physician will carry out a physical exam to ensure that the patient is fit for surgery. They may also carry out a test to ensure that healthy sperm production is still active in the testicles if risk factors like age, diet, and smoking indicate there could be reduced fertility.
The decision to proceed with a vasectomy is a very personal one.
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