Dr. Dennis Aaron Pessis, MD

Dr. Dennis Pessis is a urologist who brings more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 53 years of experience treating urological conditions, Dr. Pessis has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex urinary and kidney disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pessis practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois. He specializes in treating conditions such as kidney stones and acute urinary retention, which occurs when patients cannot empty their bladder completely. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive urine testing and urodynamic studies to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra function. Dr. Pessis also performs abdominal ultrasounds to …examine the urinary system and identify potential problems. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.