The Urology Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be ranked No. 7 in the nation, one of the hospital's 10 specialties in the top 10 nationally, and to be the highest-ranked in Illinois for 29 straight years by @USNews, 2026 – 2027. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

As routine testosterone screening gains national attention, Nelson E. Bennett Jr., MD, discusses the importance of symptom-based evaluation, repeat testing, identifying reversible causes of hypogonadism and counseling patients on fertility before treatment. @NM_Andrology breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

A great showing for Northwestern Medicine Urology at the 2026 @NCSAUA meeting! Perry Xu, MD (@perryjxu), and resident physician Reem Khondakar, MD, represented the department, joining colleagues from across the region for another great year of collaboration and connection within the field of urology and endourology. #NCSAUA26 @EndourologyNm 📸: Perry Xu, MD, & @kvnkoo, MD

🎙️ Behind the scenes at Northwestern Medicine. Robert Brannigan, MD (@rebrannigan), recently joined Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD (@EdwardSchaeffer), for a conversation on Advancements in Fertility Care: Current Guidelines and Treatment Breakthroughs, exploring the evolving landscape of male fertility care and what’s ahead. Stay tuned for more from their conversation.

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Cryoablation for Localized Prostate Cancer: Feasibility in Large Prostates - Beyond the Abstract Authors included: Jamie Michael, MD, Vivian Wan, MD, Ridwan Alam (@ridwanalam_), Ashley Ross, MD, PhD urotoday.com/recent-abstract…

Advances in imaging, biopsy techniques, and focal therapy are transforming prostate cancer care. Ashley E. Ross, MD, PhD, and Perry Xu, MD (@perryjxu), discuss how combining cryoablation with HoLEP may offer select patients an effective treatment approach while maintaining urinary and sexual function. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

🏅 Going the extra mile, both in and out of the clinic. This weekend, members of our Northwestern Medicine Urology team volunteered at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, helping support thousands of runners throughout race day. Thank you to our dedicated physician assistants and nursing staff for representing our department and giving back to the Chicago community!

Congratulations to PGY-4 Resident Victoria Kocsuta, MD, on completing the 2026 Chicago Marathon! 🏅 Her perseverance extends far beyond the clinic, and we're proud to celebrate this incredible achievement.

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Advancing Male Reproductive Health: Geographic and Structural Gaps in Infertility Care Authors included: Nelson Bennett Jr., MD, Robert Brannigan, MD (@rebrannigan), Elie Kaplan-Marans, MD (@Doctor__KM) Article Link: auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/…

HAPPENING NOW: Joshua Halpern, MD (@JoshuaHalpernMD) is at the podium to discuss Home Semen Testing, Telehealth, and the Future of Male Fertility Care in the Palazzo Ballroom F-H. #SMSNA #SMSNA26

Northwestern Medicine was proud to be represented at the FOCAL+ Meeting in San Diego by Ashley Ross, MD, PhD, residents and trainees. Reem Khondakar, MD, a resident physician, presented on ICE-CAP, an innovative treatment developed at Northwestern Medicine, which earned Best Poster recognition for its approach to treating prostate cancer and urinary symptoms. Student researcher Aaron Abrams shared findings from a PSMA PET prostate cancer study.

🎙️ Behind the scenes at Northwestern Medicine. Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, a specialist in female urology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, recently joined Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD (@EdwardSchaeffer), for an engaging discussion on leadership, innovation in urology, and the future of patient care. We can't wait to share more. Stay tuned.

Today, we celebrate the incredible physician assistants (PAs) of the @NorthwesternMed Department of Urology. From supporting patients through diagnoses, treatment and recovery to collaborating with our physicians across every stage of care, our PAs play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient-centered care each day. Thank you for your expertise, compassion and dedication to our patients and team. Join us in celebrating our outstanding PAs! 💜 #NationalPhysicianAssistantDay

Northwestern Medicine Urology is proud to welcome a talented group of new residents and fellows for 2026. We also want to congratulate our graduating trainees as they start the next part of their career journeys. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

From pioneering research and surgical innovation to educating the next generation of physicians, we’re proud to highlight some of the remarkable leaders advancing the future of urologic care. Learn how our faculty are shaping the field. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

To kick off our new fiscal year, which started on September 1, our department came together for its annual retreat, a day for reflection, collaboration and planning future growth. Building on our many accomplishments over the past year, faculty and staff participated in presentations from executive and departmental leadership, engaging breakout discussions and valuable networking opportunities designed to strengthen connections and advance our shared mission: putting patients first. #NMBetter

🎙️ A conversation you won't want to miss. Ziho Lee, MD (@ZLeeGU) and Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD (@EdwardSchaeffer), recently sat down to discuss leadership, innovation, and how robotic technology is transforming the future of urologic care. Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at where the field is headed and the opportunities that lie ahead.

From the desk of Ricardo Soares, MD: In single-port transvesical radical prostatectomy, consider beginning the anastomosis anteriorly, similar to the Retzius-sparing approach. Because the distance between the bladder neck and urethra is often shorter anteriorly, this technique may help reduce tension on the initial sutures and eliminate the need for a Rocco stitch. 📸: @soares_uro

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of awareness, early detection and access to expert care. When Steven Daniel was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2017, his future felt uncertain. What began as persistent knee pain became a journey marked by expert care, a clinical trial, determination and hope. Watch Steven share his story and how the teams at Northwestern Memorial Hospital helped him navigate every step of treatment. @NorthwesternMed

🎙️ Behind the scenes at @NorthwesternMed. Amy Krambeck, MD (@amy_krambeck), and Department Chair Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD (@EdwardSchaeffer), are gearing up for an upcoming podcast conversation exploring leadership, innovation, and what lies ahead for the future of #Urology. Stay tuned for insights from two leaders helping shape the field.

With the recent FDA approval of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), Joshua Meeks, MD, PhD (@JoshMeeks), outlines the patient treatment journey, key milestones in care, and the skin-related side effects that may require urgent specialist evaluation. @UrologyTimes urologytimes.com/view/mibc-t…