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Dr. Lev Elterman, MD

Urologist

4/5(30)
9700 Kenton Ave #304 Skokie IL, 60076
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About

Dr. Lev Elterman is a urologist practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Elterman specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.

Education and Training

First Leningrad Medical Institute Combined Premedical/M.D. program 1989

University of Illinois Bachelor of Science with distinction in Biology 1991

Rush Medical College MD 1995

Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1995

Board Certification

Illinois State Medical License No.: 036-096071

American Board of Urology 2002 2009 2020

UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU

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Dr. Lev Elterman, MD's Expert Contributions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor in Urology Rush Medical College 2002 - 2020
  • Instructor Rush Medical College 2000 - 2002
  • Chief of Urology Section Weiss Memorial Hospital 2012 - Present
  • President Chicago Association of Russian-speaking Physicians 2001 - Present
  • President of the Board International Society of Russian-speaking Urologists 2011 - 2015
  • Committee Member, Committee on Admissions Rush Medical College 2010 - 2013
  • Member Committee Member, Committee on Admissions 2011 - 2012
  • Member, Operative and Invasive Procedure Review Committee Rush University Medical Center 2012 - 2020
  • Chair, Advisory Committee, Department of Urology Rush University 2015 - 2020
  • Chief, Section of Urology Weiss Memorial Hospital 2012 - Present

Awards

  • McGraw-Hill Prize 1993  
  • AOA member 1994  
  • The Nathan M. Freer Prize 1995  
  • Charles B. Huggins, M.D. Resident Essay Contest of the Chicago Urological Society 1997  
  • The Irving J. Shapiro Award of the Chicago Urological Society- 1st place 1998  
  • The Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award 1999  
  • Society of University Urology Residents Basic Sciences Research Award -2nd place 2000  
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition Year 2010, 2011, 2013 Vitals.com 
  • Patients Choice Award Year 2010, 2011 Vitals.com 
  • Top Doctors Award Year 2016, 2018, 2022 Castle Conolly Top Doctor 
  • Top Doctors For Women Award 2019 Chicago Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Urological Association  
  • Chicago Urological Society  
  • Chicago Association of Russian-Speaking Physicians - President  
  • Chicago Association of Russian-Speaking Physicians - President International Russian-Speaking Urological Society - Chairman of the Board  
  • Society of University Urologists  

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD's Practice location

Dr. Lev Elterman, MD

9700 Kenton Ave #304 -
Skokie, IL 60076
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4959 Golf Rd -
Skokie, IL 60077
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