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Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD

(694 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: male incontinence, bladder cancer, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

2235 Enterprise Drive Suite 3510
Westchester, IL 60154

(847) 957-4670

Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD is an urologist in Grayslake, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, UroPartners, Froedtert South and UroPartners.

Office Locations

1170 E Belvidere Road Suite 211
Grayslake, IL 60030

(847) 986-3030

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Northwestern Medicine

1800 Hollister Drive Suite 107
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 295-0010

(847) 986-3035

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Advocate Health Care

2235 Enterprise Drive Suite 3510
Westchester, IL 60154

(847) 957-4670

(847) 957-4678

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Advocate Health Care

2600 Patriot Boulevard Suite J
Glenview, IL 60026

(847) 986-3030

(847) 986-3035

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9555 76th Street Suite 4106
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

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Some issues Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

diagnostic procedures

minimally invasive procedures

urinalysis

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD performed more cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, urinalysis, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endourologic procedures

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

post void residual study

pyeloscopy

therapeutic endoscopy

therapeutic ureteroscopy

ureteroscopy

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

venipuncture

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD performed more endourologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care, kidney procedures, lab tests, laser lithotripsy, laser surgery, laser treatment, lithotripsy (stone fragmentation), phlebotomy for lab tests, post void residual study, pyeloscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, therapeutic ureteroscopy, ureteroscopy, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anal sphincter electromyography

blood draw

core needle prostate biopsy

diagnostic cystoscopy

electromyography

phlebotomy for lab tests

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

pyeloscopy

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

By Affordability:

catheterization

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

diagnostic procedures

foreign body removal

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

prostate procedures

stent placement

temporary urinary diversion

ureteral stent placement

urethral catheterization

urinalysis

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD performed more anal sphincter electromyography, blood draw, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, electromyography (EMG), phlebotomy for lab tests, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, pyeloscopy, and ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for catheterization, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, diagnostic procedures, foreign body removal, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, prostate procedures, stent placement (stenting), temporary urinary diversion, ureteral stent placement, urethral catheterization, urinalysis, urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	20
doctor visit	104
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	101
minimally invasive procedures	16
urologic procedures	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	109
catheterization	14
doctor visit	434
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
lab tests	385
laser treatment	22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	139
stent placement (stenting)	39
urologic procedures	364

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	12
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	59
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
anorectal procedures	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	34
blood draw	129
catheterization	32
chemotherapy	34
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	636
foreign body removal	31
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
lab tests	646
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	205
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	47
urologic procedures	566

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	81
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	145
catheterization	23
chemotherapy	25
chronic care	83
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	713
foreign body removal	29
hormone therapy	20
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
lab tests	645
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	184
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	44
urologic procedures	451

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	15
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	93
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL during 2024 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	38
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
blood draw	169
catheterization	16
chemotherapy	33
chronic care	63
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	705
foreign body removal	42
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	671
laser treatment	30
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	30
minimally invasive procedures	216
minor procedures	33
stent placement (stenting)	43
urologic procedures	519

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	85
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated as an urologist in Grayslake, IL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

ablation	12
anorectal procedures	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	30
blood draw	114
catheterization	21
chemotherapy	30
chronic care	73
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	518
foreign body removal	30
hormone therapy	20
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	489
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	152
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	43
urologic procedures	393

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	149
Male	340

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	436
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	68
75 to 84	183
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD From 2020 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	27
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Advocate Health Care

UroPartners

Froedtert South

UroPartners

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Tricare Select, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Tricare Select

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 694 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grayslake, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marc Harrison Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,982 AMS $1,877	LITHOVUE $240	AMS 700 $186	Rezum $147	GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $110	Other $422
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$631 PROVENGE $631
AbbVie Inc.	$437 Lupron Depot $227	BOTOX $186	$25
Rochester Medical Corporation	$318 $318
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited	$247 POSLUMA $157	Axumin $90
Other	$3,334 LYNPARZA $234	(815) Thiola $208	Coloplast TFL Drive $203	Urolift System $189	CAMCEVI $169	Other $2,331

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,145
Travel and Lodging	$767
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Marc Nelson is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Nelson's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and male incontinence. His professional affiliations include UroPartners, Northwestern Medicine, and Advocate Condell Medical Center. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. He attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Nelson has received include Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since; Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors; and Cancer.