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Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD

Urology*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small Lake Forest, IL
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD

Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is an Urology Specialist in Lake Forest, IL. They specialize in Urology, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Evanston Hospital. Dr. Pessis, completed a residency at Presby-St Lukes. Patients rated Dr. Pessis an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Pessis works at Northwestern Grayslake Outpatient Care Center in Lake Forest, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Polyuria and Nighttime Urination (Nocturia) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Pessis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lake Forest Medical Associates
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 535-7657
  2. 2
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    900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 128, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 535-7657

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Polyuria
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Polyuria
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Kidney Stones
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Uroflowmetry
Acute Kidney Infection
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
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Male Infertility
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Sexual Arousal Disorder
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Urethral Stones
Urge Incontinence
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bladder Surgery
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Lithotripsy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Wound Repair
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1578540746
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Presby-St Lukes
    Residency
    Internship
    • Presby-St Lukes
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Dennis Pessis, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pessis is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pessis has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pessis works at Northwestern Grayslake Outpatient Care Center in Lake Forest, IL. View the full address on Dr. Pessis’s profile.

    Dr. Pessis has seen patients for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Polyuria and Nighttime Urination (Nocturia), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pessis on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Pessis. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pessis.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pessis, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pessis appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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