The 20 Best Kidney Stones Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, IL

Find the Top Kidney Stones Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Kidney Stones near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Helen Ahn is a Urologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Ahn has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Incontinence, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Lake Forest Medical Associates

    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Pessis is a Urologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Pessis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Boils.

    Matthew S. Schaff
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schaff is a Urologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Schaff has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    3 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sutchin Patel is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Orchitis, Kidney Stones, Hydronephrosis, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Andrew Higgins
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Counselor | General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Counselor | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    767 Park Ave. West, Suite B100, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Higgins, MD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system. He diagnoses and treats issues such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate conditions and urologic cancers. Dr. Higgins uses both surgical and nonsurgical approaches to deliver individualized treatment and support long-term urologic health. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, and Boils.

    George Hvostik
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine

    George Hvostik, MD - Libertyville

    1860 W. Winchester Road, 107b, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Hvostik is an Internal Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Hvostik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

    Nejd F. Alsikafi
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    3 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nejd Alsikafi is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Alsikafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Robert S. Saffrin
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    3 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Saffrin is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Saffrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Raza M. Khan
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    3 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Raza Khan is a Urologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Justin Cohen
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    1170 E Belvidere Rd, 
    Grayslake, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Cohen is a Urologist in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ronald J. Kim
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC

    1170 E Belvidere Rd, 
    Grayslake, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Kim is a Urologist in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Sangtae Park
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Oncology | Counselor
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Oncology | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangtae Park, MD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, treats patients of all ages using both medical and surgical approaches. He has a special interest in managing kidney stones and tumors, aiming to relieve pain and restore health through individualized treatment plans. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Park focuses on clear communication and collaborative decision-making to help patients feel informed and supported. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Alexander Glaser
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Counselor
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Urology | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Glaser, MD, a urologist and Vice Chief of Urology at Endeavor Health, specializes in endourology and the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He uses advanced techniques including Aquablation and robotic-assisted surgery to provide precise, minimally invasive care. An NIH-funded surgeon-scientist and investigator with the LURN network, Dr. Glaser leads two R01 grants in BPH research. As Director of Urology Research and a clinical associate professor at the University of Chicago, he works to advance surgical innovation and improve outcomes for patients with urologic conditions. Dr. Glaser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Frequent or Urgent Urination, Obstructive Uropathy, Aquablation, and Ureteroscopy.

    Jeffrey P. Norris
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 200

    1660 Feehanville Dr, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Norris is a Urologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Norris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Scott I. Tiplitsky
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 200

    1660 Feehanville Dr, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Tiplitsky is a Urologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Tiplitsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Perirenal Abscess, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Narendra Narepalem
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 200

    1660 Feehanville Dr, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narendra Narepalem is a Urologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Narepalem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Jeffrey A. Pearl
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 200

    1660 Feehanville Dr, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Pearl is a Urologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Pearl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Gordon R. Gluckman
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 200

    1660 Feehanville Dr, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Gluckman is a Urologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Gluckman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Stones, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Steven E. Mutchnik
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 608

    9669 Kenton Ave, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Mutchnik is a Urologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Mutchnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    John E. Milner
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    UroPartners, LLC, Ste 608

    9669 Kenton Ave, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Milner is a Urologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Milner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Kidney Stones?

    Kidney stones (also called renal stones or urinary stones) are small, hard deposits that form in one or both kidneys; the stones are made up of minerals or other compounds found in urine. Kidney stones vary in size, shape, and color. To be cleared from the body (or "passed"), the stones need to travel through ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters) and be excreted. Depending on their size, kidney stones generally take days to weeks to pass out of the body.

    When should I see a Kidney Stones doctor near Lake Forest, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Kidney Stones doctor near Lake Forest, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Kidney Stones doctors near Lake Forest, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Kidney Stones doctors near Lake Forest, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Kidney Stones doctor near Lake Forest, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Kidney Stones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Stones doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Kidney Stones doctor near Lake Forest, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Kidney Stones doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Kidney Stones doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Kidney Stones doctors near Lake Forest, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kidney Stones doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Kidney Stones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kidney Stones doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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