3 Best Urologists in Rockford, IL

“Dr. Michael J. Fumo earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. He also completed his residency in urological surgery at the Vattikuti Urology Institute. Dr. Fumo has extensive experience in all aspects of prostate cancer treatment and robotic surgery. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Endourological Association, the Minimally Invasive Robotic Association, and the American Medical Association. He has performed over a thousand robotic prostatectomies for prostate cancer. Dr. Fumo is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Rochelle Community Hospital. He is currently accepting new patients and offers telehealth appointments. He is fluent in Spanish and English.”

“Dr. Christopher M. Whelan graduated from the SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. He completed a two-year urologic cancer and robotic surgery fellowship at the City of Hope and is board-certified in Urology. Dr. Whelan specializes in the surgical management of urologic cancers and has performed over 500 robotic surgeries for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. He has been published in numerous scientific journals and is a member of the American Urological Association. Dr. Whelan serves as a clinical assistant professor in surgery at the UIC School of Medicine. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and FHN Memorial Hospital. Dr. Whelan is fluent in English and Spanish.”

“Dr. Eric R. Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his general surgery and urology residencies at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He then pursued a clinical fellowship in laparoscopy and endourology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Taylor has advanced training in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, with a special interest in treating complex kidney stone disease. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Rochelle Community Hospital. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English and Spanish.”