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Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MPH, MD is an urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), physician, general surgery, oncology (cancer care) and urologic oncology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MPH, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH) and Northwestern Medicine Urology.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MPH, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University (2024)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Ridwan Alam is a general surgery, urologic oncology, and physician specialist. His areas of expertise include bladder surgery, robotic kidney surgery, and adrenal cancer. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alam has a closed panel according to Yext. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Alam's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Alam (or staff) is conversant in Japanese and Bengali.
