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Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet announces 2017 Physician of the YearDr. 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 Recognition Night. The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding physicians who embody professionalism, teamwork, clinical excellence and a…

The 3 Most Common Concerns Regarding Men’s Urological HealthHint: 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…

Is Your Urologist Board Certified?Here’s why you should check and select one who is.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…

Advanced Urology raises $100,000 to end prostate cancerThe 2019 ZERO Run/Walk was hosted by Advance Urology Associates at their Joliet, IL location on June 1, 2019. It was the eighth year in a row they participated as one of 42 races around the country. Last year the race series was able to raise over $4.3…

UroLift® Procedure For Enlarged Prostate Surpasses MedicationsBy 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 for BPH is the UroLift® System, a procedure that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of…

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 Dr. Greg Andros, Urologist with Advanced Urology Associates. “There’s very low risk to the patient, and the procedure…

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 of our patients come in complaining that their bladder leaks, or that they…

Now Accepting Patients A Randomized Phase 3, Open-label Trial of Sipuleucel-T Administered To Patients On Active Surveillance For Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer. LEARN MORE

No-Scalpel Vasectomies: The Perfect Way To Get The Perfect Family SizeOnce 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 of whom use oral contraceptives or undergo a tubal ligation. Not all women, however, are…

Take Time to Celebrate National Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember 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. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer, and is…