Dr. Lev Elterman, MD
Dr. Lev Elterman, MD is a urologist in Skokie, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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4959 Golf Rd Skokie, IL 60077Make an Appointment
Dr. Elterman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Elterman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elterman
4.2
| 5 Star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 17% | 17% |
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Dr. Lev Elterman attended Rush Medical College. He graduated at the top of his class with a number of awards and then went on to urological residency at Rush University Medical Center.He is a faculty member at Rush University....read more
Urology
Pediatric Urology
Prostate Oncology
Female Urology
Neurological Urology
Neurourology & Reconstructive Surgery
Endourology
Female Adult Urology
Male Adult Urology
Men's Health Medicine
Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
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Rush University
Residency Hospital, 2000St Lukes Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2000St Lukes Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1996Rush Medical College
Medical School, 1995
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Michael Shaw, Lev Elterman, Marvin Rubenstein, Charles F. McKiel, Jr., Patrick Guinan. Changes in radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy rates for African Americans and whites. Journal of the National Medical Association. 92(6):281-4, June 2000
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Laurence A. Levine, Lev Elterman, and Daniel B. Rukstalis: Treatment of subclinical intraurethral human pailloma virus infection with Interferon Alpha-2b. Urology 47: 553-557, 1996
Ernst W. Lisek, Lev Elterman, Charles F. McKiel, Jr., and Jerome Hoeksema. Prostrate Cancer in Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach for the General Surgeon. T.J. Saclarides, K.W. Millikan, and C.V. Godellas editors. Springer-Verlag, New York. 460-476, 2003
David Sobel and Lev Elterman. Hematuria in Surgical Oncology: An Algorithmic Approach. Second Edition T.J. Saclarides, K.W. Millikan, and C.V. Godellas editors. Springer-Verlag, New York
Lev Elterman and Shahid Ekbal. An open prospective study of the safety and efficacy of transurethral ablation in patients with trilobar benign prostatic hyperplasia. Abstract 1168. Journal of Urology 161: 304, 1999
Laurence A. Levine, Lev Elterman. Rigiscan in Male sexual function: a guide to clinical management. Edited by John J. Mulcahy. Totowa, N.J.: Humana Press, 2001
Kalian C. Latchamsetty, Lev Elterman, Christopher L. Coogan. Schwannoma of a seminal vesicle. Urology. 60(3):515, 2002
Patrick Guinan, Marvin Rubenstein, Michael Shaw, Charles F. McKiel and Lev Elterman. African Americans Receive Therapy for Cure of Prostate Cancer at Rates Similar to Whites. Abstract 1382. Journal of Urology 161: 357, 1999
Laurence A. Levine and Lev Elterman: Urethroplasty following total phallic reconstruction. Journal of Urology 160: 378-382, 1998
Lev Elterman, Kelly Bewsey, Gabriella Cs-Szabo, Ada Cole, Laurence A. Levine. Connective tissue components of Peyronie's disease plaque. Abstract 748. Journal of Urology 163: 169, 2000
Dr. Elterman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
Society of University Urology Residents Basic Sciences Research Award -2nd place,, April 27,
The Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award, June 1999
Charles B. Huggins, M.D. Resident Essay Contest of the Chicago Urological Society ,1st place clinical research, January 19
AOA member -elected Junior year of medical school, 1994
The Nathan M. Feer Prize - THe outstanding senior medical student as voted by the faculty, June 1995
McGraw-Hill Prize, (The Prize is awarded to the top two M1 students), 1993
The Irving J. Shapiro Award of the Chicago Urological Society , 3d place, April 1997
The Irving J. Shapiro Award of the Chicago Urological Society, 1st place, April 1998
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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