June 2025

UROLOGY

UROLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM SHAPES LEADERS IN THE FIELD

At Northwestern Medicine, our Urology Residency Program is more than a training ground — it's a launchpad for leaders. We’re proud to have cultivated a legacy of excellence, with 12 resident alums rising to become department chairs and chiefs at institutions across the country.

current chairs

  • Earl Cheng, MD, Chair, Urology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Christopher Gonzalez, MD, Chief, Urology, Loyola University
  • Neema Navai, MD, Deputy Chair, Urology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Scott Eggener, MD, Incoming Chair, Urology, University of California, Los Angeles 

Former chairs

  • Joel Nelson, MD, Former Chair, Urology, University of Pittsburgh
  • Dean Assimos, MD, Former Chair, Urology, University of Alabama
  • George Kaplan, MD, Fromer Pediatric Chief, Urology, University of California San Diego
  • David Uehling, MD, Former Chair, Urology, University of Wisconsin
  • Kevin McVary, MD, Former Chair, Urology, Southern Illinois University
  • Kenneth Kropp, MD, Former Chair, Urology, University of Toledo
  • Randall Rowland, MD, Former Chair, Urology, University of Kentucky
  • Barry Bellman, MD, Chairman Emeritus, Urology, Children’s National Medical Center

​These leaders exemplify the strength of our program and its enduring influence on the field. Their achievements reflect our commitment to developing not only skilled clinicians and researchers, but also visionary leaders who shape the future of urologic care.

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