Dr. Joel Slutsky, MD

As an experienced urologist, Dr. Joel Slutsky, MD treats conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Urology is a surgical specialty dealing with the diseases of the urinary tract (urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys). It also focuses on male reproductive organs including the prostate, scrotum, testes, penis, etc. Urologic health is crucial as anyone can have problems in these body areas. He has an understanding of internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, and other health care parts. Urologists are trained in diagnosing, detecting, and training disorders and diseases of this group. In males, the urologist also treats issues of testes, vas deferens, epididymis, seminal vesicles, penis, and prostate. Their responsibility involves managing conditions like prostate enlargement, urinary tract infection, stress incontinence, kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder, cancer, etc.

When it comes to conditions like urinary tract cancer, urologists have to work alongside radiotherapists and oncologists. In some cases, they have to collaborate with nephrologists to treat kidney conditions, with endocrinologists for testing hormone disorders and conditions of the endocrine system, and with gynecologists for dealing with the reproductive system of women.

Dr. Joel Slutsky, MD is rated as a top urologist in the Kankakee, IL area.

Dr. Joel Slutsky, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 375 N Wall St Ste P530, Kankakee, IL, 60901. To book an appointment, please call (815) 937-4006