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Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: female incontinence, male incontinence, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and more.

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 is an urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Office Locations

Address:

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Address:

5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Some issues Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

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.

doctor visit	29

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

doctor visit	95
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	9
urologic procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	32
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

doctor visit	309
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	55
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	10
urologic procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

doctor visit	588
foreign body removal	11
minimally invasive procedures	88
potassium test	38
urologic procedures	182

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	214
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	37
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

doctor visit	472
foreign body removal	10
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	46
potassium test	20
urologic procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

doctor visit	632
foreign body removal	24
lab tests	81
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	170
stent placement (stenting)	72
urologic procedures	258

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	243
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	47
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	24

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	229
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	33
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

anorectal procedures	21
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	661
foreign body removal	34
minimally invasive procedures	241
stent placement (stenting)	74
suprapubic catheter replacement	55
urologic procedures	375

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 treated as an urologist in Chicago, IL were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and lab tests.

ablation	10
anorectal procedures	21
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	391
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	42
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	108
potassium test	28
stent placement (stenting)	44
urologic procedures	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	100
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	20
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

UChicago Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
American Medical Systems Inc.	$1,496 AMS 700 Series $755	AdVance Male Sling System $420	AMS 800 Urinary Control System $281	$39
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,407 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $425	AMS $345	ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $212	GENERAL MALE SUI $116	General - BPH $106	Other $203
Astora Women's Health LLC	$131 MONARC $131
Caldera Medical, Inc	$113 $113
Coloplast Corp	$106 TITAN $75	VIRTUE $16	SPEEDICATH $15
Other	$207 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $96	LOFRIC $31	Myrbetriq $23	BOTOX $23	Axonics r-SNM System $13	Other $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,598
Travel and Lodging	$862

Research Payments

Dr. Sarah Faris, MD 4 has received 1 research payments totaling $25,041.

Biography

Dr. Sarah Faris is a Chicago, IL physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Her clinical interests include genitourinary reconstruction, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and male incontinence. Dr. Faris attended the University of Michigan Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.