Advanced Urology Associates
News and Announcements
Dr. Carrie DeFuss Climbing for a Cause: Taking Prostate Cancer Awareness to New Heights
With more than 25 years of experience in urology, Dr. DeFuss has dedicated her career to helping men face one of the most common and life-changing diagnoses: prostate cancer.
June Is a Wake-Up Call for Men’s Health
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control, men in the U.S. have a life expectancy about five to six years shorter than women. That gap isn’t just about biology. Men are less likely to go to the doctor, skip routine checkups, and often wait too long to get help. That’s not bravery. That’s a risk.
Now is the time to rewrite the story on men’s health. Preventive care, early detection, and honest conversations with your doctor can make a real difference, especially regarding urological health.
Pump vs. Plumbing: Understanding Men’s Urinary Issues
If you’re a man dealing with frequent trips to the bathroom, sudden urges to go, or trouble starting your stream, you’re not alone—and it’s not something you have to live with. These types of urinary issues can be frustrating, even a little alarming.
FREE Erectile Dysfunction Seminar with Dr. Gregory Andros
Ready to regain your confidence and reignite spontaneous moments with your partner? There are reliable, effective ED solutions available, and many are covered by insurance and prescription plans. Join Dr. Andros for an educational series sponsored by Coloplast Corp., designed to inform and empower on November 9, 2023 6:00 pm.
FREE BPH Men’s Health Seminar with Dr. Gregory Andros
Join Dr. Gregory Andros at Silver Cross Hospital on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM for a free lecture to learn about the symptoms and treatment options for BPH (also known as enlarged prostate), including Greenlight Laser Therapy and TURP.
Regain Bladder & Bowel Control with Dr. Andros
Join us for a free, anonymous, virtual educational event on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6PM.
Regain Bladder Control Community Health Talk Webinar
Please join us on September 20th at 6:00pm for a community health talk discussing bladder dysfunction and the treatment options available.
Dr. Gregory Lewis Has Retired From Advanced Urology Associates
Dr. Lewis has provided exceptional care for the Joliet and Morris area for 40 years. He has dedicated his time as a Urologist to improving the health of patients. Dr. Lewis officially retired from AUA in June of 2022. We wish him the best on the next journey he will be embarking on.
Advanced Urology Associates First in Will County to Offer New Enlarged Prostate Treatment
A new minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate is an alternative to surgery, drugs and permanent implants.
Dr. Gregory Andros is the first in the Will County area to perform the iTind™ procedure for the minimally invasive treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
BPH Men’s Health Webinar with Dr. Gregory J. Andros
Join us for a free webinar on the symptoms and treatment options for BPH, including minimally invasive water vapor therapy that can be done in the office.
Advanced Urology Associates (AUA) Joins Solaris Health, Nation’s Largest Urological Services Provider
AUA Seizes Size, Scale, and Innovation Opportunities that Spell Better Outcomes. Solaris Health Holdings announced today that Advanced Urology Associates (AUA), Joliet, IL, has joined as an affiliate practice. Terms have not been disclosed.
Advanced Urology Associates Opens New Office in New Lenox, IL
Celebrating 40 years of business also means celebrating a new and improved clinic. The current Pavilion A office will now be located at 1851 Silver Cross Blvd. Pavilion D, Suite 250.
Dr. Peter Tek Designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy, a Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or Enlarged Prostate
Dr. Tek has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), not just the symptoms.
Dr. Tek Designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence
Dr. Tek is the fifteenth urologist in Illinois to receive the UroLift Center of Excellence designation and the first to receive it in 2021. The UroLift Center of Excellence showcases urologists who have continued to educate their patients on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and the minimally invasive treatment option, UroLift.
Don’t Let Symptoms From Your Enlarged Prostate Slow You Down
On Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 Dr. Ryan Manecke held a virtual men’s health seminar on BPH treatment options, including the UroLift System, that can help relieve your symptoms and restore your quality of life. View a video of the presentation.
Don’t let Erectile Dysfunction impact the best years of your life
Join us for a FREE Men’s Health Webinar sponsored by Dr. Gregory Andros with The Urology Group and Coloplast Corp. to educate men and their partners about approved Erectile Dysfunction treatment options.
What is Right for Me in My Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Join Dr. Gregory Lewis for a FREE educational and interactive webinar on the topic of bone health and nutrition during prostate cancer treatment.
Free Webinar on the Symptoms and Treatment Options for BPH
On February 24, 2021, Dr. Peter Tek held a free online webinar on the symptoms and treatment options for BPH (also known as enlarged prostate), including GreenLight Laser Therapy treatment for BPH. View a video of the presentation.
Free Women’s Health Webinar Bladder Leakage
Are You Experiencing Bladder Leakage? You’re not alone – and you have options for relief.
Tune in anonymously to learn more about bladder leakage in women, also known as urinary incontinence. We’ll explore the condition, symptoms and various treatment options.
Dr. Sandeep Sawhney Designated as Center of Excellence for GreenLight Laser Therapy Treatment for BPH
Advanced Urology Associates announced that Dr. Sandeep Sawhney has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), not just the symptoms.
Dr. Gregory J. Andros Recognized as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy for BPH treatment
Advanced Urology Associates announced that Dr. Gregory J. Andros has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), not just the symptoms.
NeoTract Designates Dr. Sandeep Sawhney as UroLift® Center of Excellence
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Sandeep Sawhney, M.D., Advanced Urology Associates in Joliet, IL, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence.
Dr. Gregory J. Andros Treats 500th Patient with the UroLift® System for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
Gregory Andros, M.D., and Advanced Urology Associates announced today that his 500th patient has been treated with the UroLift® System. Dr. Andros is the first physician in all of the Midwest to reach this new milestone, performing more UroLift System procedures than any other doctor in the area and in the top 25 of all physicians in the country.
Dr. Luke Cho Designated as a Center of Excellence for Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy Treatment for BPH
The Center of Excellence designation recognizes Dr. Cho’s high degree of experience with Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy and commitment to delivering significant, lasting symptom relief to men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy treatment is a minimally invasive in-office procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), not just the symptoms.
Advanced Urology Associates Keeps High-Risk Patients Safe
Advanced Urology Associates Keeps High-Risk Patients Safe During the pandemic, radiation oncology centers around the country have stayed open to treat cancer patients. Advanced Urology Associates is no different. But how do they keep their cancer patients, who are...