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Dr. Lev Elterman, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Rush Medical College (1995)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), genitourinary cancer, incontinence, and more.

4959 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 410-8416

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD is an urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Lev Elterman, MD is affiliated with Private Practice, Advocate Health Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, NorthShore and ADVANCED UROLOGY, LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

1725 W. Harrison Street Suite 352
Chicago, IL 60612

Address:

4646 North Marine Drive Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60640

Address:

4959 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077

Some issues Dr. Lev Elterman, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

ablation	17
anorectal procedures	32
blood draw	298
catheterization	200
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	2709
hormone therapy	28
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
lab tests	6420
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	427
minor procedures	28
placement of vaginal support device	25
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	2622

**Gender**
Male	1153
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	97
Hispanic	46
Asian	37
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	686
85 and over	272
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

ablation	26
anorectal procedures	53
blood draw	366
catheterization	189
cryotherapy	26
cytology	44
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	2603
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lab tests	6225
laser treatment	25
minimally invasive procedures	360
minor procedures	18
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	2463

**Gender**
Male	1029
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1153
Black	76
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	639
85 and over	260
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

ablation	28
anorectal procedures	36
blood draw	332
catheterization	261
cryotherapy	28
cytology	10
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	2789
foreign body removal	20
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
lab tests	5740
laser treatment	39
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	411
minor procedures	48
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	2582

**Gender**
Male	1980
Female	718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2228
Black	182
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	140
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	744
From 75 to 84	1252
85 and over	492
Less than 65	210

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

ablation	19
anorectal procedures	39
blood draw	97
catheterization	146
cryotherapy	19
cytology	45
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	2694
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	58
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	6169
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	325
minor procedures	26
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	2370

**Gender**
Male	1008
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1090
Black	108
Hispanic	48
Asian	45
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	617
85 and over	249
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

ablation	16
anorectal procedures	33
blood draw	131
catheterization	59
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	2275
foreign body removal	16
hormone therapy	39
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
lab tests	5321
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	301
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	26
suprapubic catheter replacement	35
urologic procedures	2001

**Gender**
Male	998
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1044
Black	108
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	588
85 and over	273
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

ablation	19
anorectal procedures	31
blood draw	433
catheterization	44
cryotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	2499
foreign body removal	21
hormone therapy	61
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lab tests	5705
laser treatment	33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	428
minor procedures	28
neurostimulation	64
potassium test	21
stent placement (stenting)	37
suprapubic catheter replacement	60
urologic procedures	2212

**Gender**
Male	1048
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1093
Black	126
Hispanic	61
Asian	55
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	607
85 and over	306
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	1053
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	577
85 and over	290
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	14
blood draw	112
cryotherapy	13
cytology	33
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	2265
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	40
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
lab tests	4806
laser treatment	12
minimally invasive procedures	232
minor procedures	22
potassium test	45
urologic procedures	1765

**Gender**
Male	948
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	56
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	284
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

anorectal procedures	29
blood draw	320
catheterization	17
cytology	44
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	4181
hormone therapy	76
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	8187
minimally invasive procedures	398
minor procedures	48
potassium test	84
urologic procedures	3156

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lev Elterman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lev Elterman, MD treated as an urologist in Chicago, IL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	14
ablation	20
anorectal procedures	33
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	60
blood draw	269
catheterization	116
chemotherapy	60
cryotherapy	20
cytology	35
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	2743
foreign body removal	16
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
lab tests	6094
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	362
minor procedures	30
neurostimulation	64
potassium test	50
stent placement (stenting)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
urologic procedures	2413

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lev Elterman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	921
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	88
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	993
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	70

**Age**
75 to 84	546
85 and over	242
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	361

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lev Elterman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lev Elterman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1995. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (1995)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Private Practice

Advocate Health Care

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

NorthShore

ADVANCED UROLOGY, LTD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Golden Rule, Unicare PPO, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, HealthLink PPO, Aetna Choice POS, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lev Elterman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HFN

Blue Advantage PPO

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

PHCS PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross PPO

AARP

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Aetna

Humana HMO Premier

Golden Rule

Unicare PPO

Humana Platinum HMO

TRICARE Prime

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

HealthLink PPO

Aetna Choice POS

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

Aetna EPO

First Health

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna PPO

HFN EPO

Aetna HMO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Union Health Services, Inc.

HST Care Connect PPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

Blue Cross Community MMAI

Health Alliance Employee EPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lev Elterman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actavis Pharma Inc	$10,984 RAPAFLO $10,734	$250
Butterfly Network, Inc.	$7,168 Butterfly iQ $7,168
Janssen Products, LP	$3,049 ZYTIGA $2,950	PROCRIT $99
Pfizer Inc.	$2,396 TOVIAZ $1,380	XTANDI $253	PVC $158	VIAGRA $150	ESTRING $129	Other $326
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,428 Erleada $1,153	ZYTIGA $275
Other	$10,741 Exparel $1,151	BOTOX $751	PROVENGE $503	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $361	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $311	Other $7,664

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,403
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,609
Consulting Fee	$6,470
Gift	$4,418
Travel and Lodging	$1,346
Other	$1,520

Research Payments

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $62,050.

Biography

Dr. Lev Elterman practices urology (urinary tract disease). He studied medicine at Rush Medical College. Dr. Elterman's areas of expertise include the following: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), genitourinary cancer, and kidney stones. He takes Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Russian. He is professionally affiliated with Advocate Health Care.