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Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD

Urology* Age 77
Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD
4.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is an Urologist in Lake Forest, IL.
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Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD

Urology* Age 77
Lake Forest, IL
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is an Urologist in Lake Forest, IL.

About

Dr. Pessis graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1973 and completed a residency at Presby-St Lukes.Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is an Urologist in Lake Forest, IL and has 51 years experience. Dr. Pessis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Pessis has experience treating conditions like Blood in Urine (Hematuria), Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pessis received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Pessis' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pessis also speaks German. Dr. Pessis is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Polyuria
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Kidney Stones
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Uroflowmetry
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Hypogonadism
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Peyronie's Disease
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bladder Surgery
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Complex Penile Surgery
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Lithotripsy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Lake Forest Medical Associates
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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  2. 2 Office
    900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 128, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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4.4
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Mar 22, 2021
Great physician and human being! Very caring and extremely thorough. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. More docs should be like him.
Dr. R — Mar 22, 2021
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Languages Spoken
German
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Specialties*
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Presby-St Lukes
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Presby-St Lukes
    1978
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pessis' profile.

Dr. Pessis frequently treats the following conditions: Blood in Urine (Hematuria), Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL