Advanced Urology Associates

Hint: They’re all below the belt and above the knees.

It’s not easy for men to discuss what goes on below their belts and above their knees. Urologists are able to answer any questions men have about their private parts; they’re the best ones to contact, because they specialize in that particular area of men’s health. At Advanced Urology Associates, all the urologists and physician’s assistants are Board Certified, which ensures they are very knowledgeable about such matters.

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Anyone needing a specialized surgical procedure or cutting-edge medical care will want to be treated by a physician that has the highest level of training possible, which Board Certification provides. A general practitioner, for example, won’t be as knowledgeable in urology-related patient care as a Board Certified urologist who has received additional training and stayed current with the latest medical advances, including the most up-to-date medications, surgical equipment, and surgical techniques available.

The funds raised from the event are invested around the country to provide research for new treatments, free prostate cancer testing, and educate men and families about prostate cancer. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the local chapter of Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network – meetings that Advanced Urology proudly hosts.

Tracy Cameron, who works in Advance Urology’s IMRT center, also doubles her duties as the race director for the past number of years. She credits the tremendous success of this year’s race “to the amount of time, energy, and resources put in by our amazing volunteers.”

UroLift® Procedure For Enlarged Prostate Surpasses Medications By the time they're in their sixties, approximately 70% of men in the U.S. will have an enlarged prostate, also referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One very effective treatment...

Extended Hours Offer Flexibility for Vasectomy PatientsA vasectomy is a safe, reliable procedure that many men choose after considering a variety of birth control options. "The vasectomy is one of the most successful birth control modalities," explained...

Treatment For Overactive Bladder Can Change Your LifeOveractive Bladder (OAB) affects men and women of all ages. What some people don't realize is that there are many treatment options available to address the problem and help you get your life back."A lot...

It’s a great honor to be invited to participate in a national clinical trial. Advanced Urology Associates in Joliet will be one of 45 offices across the U.S. to participate in Dendreon’s clinical trial involving patients with early stage prostate cancer.

No-Scalpel Vasectomies: The Perfect Way To Get The Perfect Family Size Once people reach their thirties or forties, they've usually decided whether or not to have more children. The options available for reliable birth control tend to fall to women, many...

Take Time to Celebrate National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to remind men (and their loved ones) to learn about the disease and to discuss the benefits of getting screened for it....

Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Is Common, Treatable The prostate is a gland in the male body that plays a role in both urination and sex. It undergoes two major growth periods; the first is in early puberty, and the second is around age 25. This later growth...

Advanced Urology opens new office MORRIS – Before he cut the ribbon on the new addition to the Morris offices of Advanced Urology on Friday, Dr. Gregory Lewis recalled what he described as a “cubby hole” office their staff once had moved into in 2005 in...

Don’t Let Overactive Bladder Ruin Your Summer Fun If you’ve been diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB), and haven’t found relief for your symptoms, there are a variety of treatments that may work wonders for you. OAB can have a major impact on your life,...

Understanding Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Screening Knowing when to get screened for potential health issues can be confusing, especially when recommendations change over time.  Prostate cancer, which affects 1 in 9 men, is something that every man...

The Joliet Slammers pride themselves on being a family-friendly organization. So we asked some of their players, 'How many kids would you like someday?’ Their answers surprised us. Advanced Urology Associates have generations of experience helping people achieve their...

Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction, Low Testosterone As men age, many tend to suffer from low energy and low testosterone, and issues with sexual performance, including dysfunction, become fairly common. These popular men's health issues can have...

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet announces 2017 Physician of the Year Dr. Ryan G. Manecke, (urology), was recently honored by Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) as the 2017 “Physician of the Year” during the hospital’s Physician...

Michael Fuller wins Advanced Urology’s 2018 VasecTourney! In a year of upsets and Cinderella stories, this year’s winning bracket entry was filled out by Michael Fuller (left in picture). The annual tournament is open to anyone who has ever had a vasectomy...

Simple Treatments Available for Frustrating, Frequent Nighttime Restroom Trips Men who suffer from an enlarged prostate, (also called BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia),  frequently have to urinate multiple times throughout the night.  This bothersome...

Convenient Same-Day Vasectomy Consultation and Procedure Available If you’re considering a vasectomy, or if you’ve already made the decision to go ahead with it, Advanced Urology Associates is now providing a way to squeeze two of the necessary steps into...

Enlarged Prostate a Common Issue for Men BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a fancy term for an enlarged prostate. It’s a common issue for aging men, with approximately 20% of men at age 40, and 80% of men in their seventies, being diagnosed with the...

SpaceOAR Offers Convenience, Added Protection for Prostate Cancer Patients For patients battling prostate cancer, radiation therapy is safe and effective. Precise radiation treatments target the tumor (or cancer cells), requiring the patient to visit their...

Advanced Urology Associates Announces Designation as a UroLift Center of Excellence Led by Dr. Gregory J. Andros March 29, 2017 Designation Recognizes Dr. Andros’s Commitment to Exemplary Care, Deep UroLift Experience Advanced Urology today announced that...

The Worldwide Video Premiere of “Superman”! September 29, 2015 It’s September and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is finally upon us! Our Spring run/walk season was a great success thanks to many of you and we’re excited to kick off 14 run/walks in...

Urologist Dr. Gregory Andros of Advanced Urology Associates Has Performed the Most UroLift System Procedures in The Midwest.

Gregory Andros, M.D., today announced that his 200th patient has been treated with the UroLift® System, a proven, minimally invasive technology to treat men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. Dr. Andros is the first physician in all of the Midwest to reach this milestone, performing more UroLift System procedures than any other doctor in the area and in the top 25 of all physicians in the country.

If you have a medical issue or need a surgical procedure, you want to find a doctor with the highest level of training and specialization possible.  To practice medicine in the U.S., doctors are required to have a medical license; however, that license doesn’t indicate a doctor’s qualifications for practicing within an area of specialty, such as Dermatology or Urology.  If a doctor is Board Certified, it means that he or she has received additional training, and participates in activities that ensure they’re current with the latest advances in medical and patient care.