Steven Brandes, MD, FACS

Reconstructive Urology, Urology

4.5
305 Ratings
Practices In: Lisle, Naperville, Wheaton
Patients Seen: Ages 13+

I pro­vide com­pre­hen­sive and expert care. I am straight for­ward, hon­est and treat every patient like they were my own relative.

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Board Certifications
Urology
Languages
English, Spanish
Awards & Accolades
New York Magazine, Top Doctors of America Best Urologist of New York 2022
Clinical Interests

My major exper­tise is in recon­struc­tive urol­o­gy. That entails the sur­gi­cal recon­struc­tion of the penis, ure­thra, blad­der, ureters and kid­ney. I am also an expert in man­age­ment of post prostate can­cer surgery com­pli­ca­tions — like ED and uri­nary incon­ti­nence. In my 20 years of prac­tice, I have per­formed well over 1500 major uro­log­ic recon­struc­tive surg­eries. I am also a very expe­ri­enced pros­thet­ic sur­geon with penile implants and arti­fi­cial uri­nary sphincters.

Personal Interests

Bik­ing, Play­ing gui­tar and man­dolin, Hik­ing, Kayak­ing, Spend­ing time with my 3 children

Memberships
Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons Society of Prosthetic Surgeons
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
155 E. Brush Hill Road Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 331-221-1000 Get Directions
School
Ichan School of Medicine, New York Graduation Date: 1990 Degree: MD
Residency
Temple University Hospital Resident in Urology
Fellowships
Temple University Hospital Fellowship in Reconstructive Urology
Provider’s Research
As a former academic urologist and professor - I have published well over 150 manuscripts and book chapters. I have also authored 2 textbooks in Urethral Surgery.

Procedures

Artificial Urinary Sphincters, Bi-Polar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), Bladder BOTOX® Injection, Chordee Repair, Cystectomy, Cystoscopy, Da Vinci Robotic Urological Surgery, GreenLight Laser Therapy, Hypospadias Repair, Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy, Laser Vaporization of the Prostate (Plasma-Button), Mid Urethral Sling Surgery, Minimally Invasive Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery, Nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy, Penoplasty, Pyeloplasty, Radical Orchiectomy, Sling Procedures, Transurethral Tumor Resections of Urinary Tract, Ureteroscopy, Urethral Stricture, Urethrectomy, UroLift®, Urologic Oncology, Vasectomy

Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Hematuria, Neurogenic Bladder, Peyronie's Disease, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Problems, Testicular Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Urologic Oncology

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.5

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.4
303 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.5
302 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.5
304 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.5
287 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.5
304 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Brandes is very personable and through, affective."
5
May. 27, 2024
"Great doctor."
5
May. 22, 2024
"Wonderful. Totally happy with my visit."
5
May. 21, 2024
"I felt like I hit the lottery getting Dr.brandes. All research points to his being highly qualified. He's funny, comfortable for a Doctor. Somewhat eases an excruciating experience."
5
Apr. 23, 2024
"Very good"
5
Apr. 20, 2024
"Inconsistent reporting about my bleeding status. Also MD was late and seemed to be in a hurry and, as a result, did not communicate well."
3.6
Apr. 15, 2024
"Very good experience"
4.8
Jun. 30, 2024
"I had a very good experience. Everything was explained to me before hand and all my question were answered."
5
Jun. 27, 2024
"Good Doctor. Reviewed everything we covered a year ago to check on how it's all working out. Suggested using a less expensive pharmacy."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr. Brandes was very professional"
5
Jun. 5, 2024
"He seemed rushed, no conversation, but me off when speaking."
3.4
May. 30, 2024
"I had no problem with the doctor."
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Everything went well."
4
Jul. 2, 2024
"Doctor is outstanding"
5
Sep. 26, 2024
"Dr. showed Excellent Knowledge and complete understanding of the situation, asked for confirmation when needed, then planed and proposed very wise solutions as to how to proceed, organized the steps to follow and then sent me to set up the appointments for the necessary tests. All in all excellent!!!"
4.8
Sep. 19, 2024
"Everyone was respectful, knowledgeable and wanted the best outcome for ME"
5
Sep. 12, 2024
"Very smooth experience. I was very nervous and uncomfortable at first but the nurse and doctor brought me some ease and clarity in what's going on with me."
5
Aug. 30, 2024
"Dr Brandes seems to really go through a decision tree of questions to get through the root cause of my visit and come up with the right solution."
5
Oct. 26, 2024
"Good Service"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Great experience with Doctor."
5
Oct. 21, 2024
"Everything was fine"
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"Doctor typed the whole time I was talking. He rarely looked at me. I had to ask questions because he didn't explain conditions or reasons clearly. I felt rushed."
2.2
Oct. 12, 2024
"I'm very happy with Dr. Brandes' diligence and competence"
5
Oct. 11, 2024
"Excellent overall experience"
4.8
Oct. 3, 2024
"Alll was very good start to finish"
5
Nov. 28, 2024
"Dr. Brandes is excellent in his communication skills. He asks questions to determine his plan of care and proceeds establishing my confidence in him as my physician."
5
Nov. 26, 2024
"Good Experience."
5
Nov. 22, 2024
"Very good experience."
5
Nov. 2, 2024
"Great"
5
Jan. 25, 2025
"Doctor was abrupt and very rigid about his opinion"
3
Jan. 23, 2025
"The doctor has a very good personality. He is concise and listens when you ask questions."
5
Jan. 22, 2025
"I am a new patient and I would recommend the urologist that I saw. Will keep him as my Doctor in the future."
4.2
Jan. 19, 2025
"The doctor was very thorough in his explanations."
5
Jan. 17, 2025
"Good explanations and to the point!"
5
Jan. 15, 2025
"Dr. Brandes was very thorough and seemed concerned about my health and well being. He asked important questions and answered all of my questions."
5
Dec. 21, 2024
"Doctor was outstanding, easy to work with and willing to answer questions. I felt very good when I left the clinic."
5
Dec. 12, 2024
"Very helpful, thorough discussion!"
5
Dec. 7, 2024
"Thanks so much to doctor Steven Brandes and team"
5
Feb. 23, 2025
"Great service all around."
5
Feb. 19, 2025
"Good experience, direct and to the point"
5
Mar. 26, 2025
"Dr. Brandes was excellent in answering my questions and descibing to me the various points about my procedure and health."
5
Mar. 23, 2025
"Dr. Brandes is the best doctor that I have encountered in many years. He appears to have solved a problem that I have had for more than 7 years."
5
Feb. 6, 2025
"Dr Brandes was very thorough"
5
Feb. 5, 2025
"This was a very good appointment. Seemless quality, very thorough and encouraging. These people are professionals with heart."
5
Mar. 17, 2025
"Dr Brandes was great as was the whole staff "
5
Feb. 1, 2025
"Comfortable and informed"
4.4
Mar. 8, 2025
"Dr. BRANDES DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF EXPLAINING MY PLAN OF CARE."
5
Mar. 5, 2025
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