Dr. Lev Elterman
Chief of the Urology Section at Weiss Memorial Hospital and former Assistant Professor in Urology at Rush Medical College, USA
United States
Areas of expertise
- Vasectomy
- Urinary Incontinence in Women and Pelvic Prolapse
- Urodynamic Testing
- Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urge incontinence, Urinary Frequency, Urgency, Urinary retention
- Minimally invasive and office procedures for the treatment of BPH
- Reconstructive and organ spearing cancer surgery - partial nephrectomy, orthotopic neobladder, nerve-sparing prostatectomy
- Prostate problems
- Kidney stones: minimally invasive and percutaneous surgery
- Minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of female urinary incontinence and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
- Cancer of the prostate, kidneys, bladder
- Sexual problems
About the expert
Lev Elterman, M.D. is a world-class board-certified urologist practicing in the United States. Dr. Lev Elterman graduated at the top of his class at Rush Medical College with a number of awards in 1995 and then went on to complete his urological residency at Rush University Medical Center. Among other current awards, he was named "Top Doctor" by Chicago Magazine in 2021. He is currently a Chief of Urology at Weiss Memorial Hospital. He is the founder and president of a Chicagoland medical society, the Chicago Association of Russian-Speaking Physicians. Dr. Elterman is an author and co-author of 13 publications in the field of Urology.
Videos of the expert
Dr. Elterman, M.D. is a renowned urologist based in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Rush Medical College, where he obtained his medical degree. He completed his residency training at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and Cook County Hospital. He specialized in both general surgery and urology during his residency. His experience extends to more than 29 years.
Currently, he is the Chief of the Urology Section at Weiss Memorial Hospital and attending Advocate Aurora Illinois Masonic Hospital and NorthShore University, Skokie Hospital, USA. He was an Assistant Professor in Urology at Rush Medical College between 2002 and 2020.
Dr. Elterman is affiliated with Advanced Urology, LTD, located in Skokie, Illinois. He has expertise in various areas of urology. He is a member of the American Urological Association, Chicago Urological Society, Chicago Association of Russian-Speaking Physicians (President), International Russian-Speaking Urological Society (Chairman of the Board), and Society of University Urologists.
Dr. Elterman was awarded Top Doctor and Patient Choice by many platforms. He has contributed to several publications and has presented at medical conferences on topics related to urology. He has also been involved in continuing medical education, serving as a speaker and moderator for various events.
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Attending surgeon
2020 - TodayAdvocate Aurora Illinois Masonic Hospital
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Chief of Urology Section
2012 - TodayWeiss Memorial Hospital
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Attending surgeon
2000 - TodayNorthShore University, Skokie Hospital
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Attending surgeon
2000 - TodayWeiss Memorial Hospital
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Assistant Professor in Urology
2002 - 2020Rush Medical College
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Assistant Attendingsurgeon
2000 - 2020Rush University Medical Center
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Attending surgeon
2000 - 2013Lake Forest Hospital
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Instructor
2000 - 2002Rush Medical College
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American Board of Urology Recertification
2020
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American Board of Urology
2002
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Doctor of Medicine
Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
1995
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American Urological Association
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Chicago Urological Society
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Chicago Association of Russian-Speaking Physicians - President
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International Russian-Speaking Urological Society - Chairman of the Board
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Society of University Urologists
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