Specialists and Care Centers

Specialists and Care Centers for Complex Urinary Tract Infections

The Northwestern Medicine Complex Urologic Infections Interdisciplinary Clinic provides:

Comprehensive care to patients with complex urologic infections, such as recurrent urinary tract infections and kidney infections and access to world-class infectious disease experts at the time of your appointment.
Evaluating medication and bacteria interactions that result in multidrug resistance and other complicated infections
Collaborating with a local urologist so you can receive care close to home

The Northwestern Memorial Hospital Urology Program is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, 2024–2025.

To schedule an appointment at the Complex Urologic Infections Interdisciplinary Clinic, call 312.695.8146 (TTY: 711).

Meet the Teams

Our interdisciplinary team of urologists and infectious disease specialists are experts in evaluating, managing and treating urologic infections, including urinary tract infections and kidney infections.

Meet the Teams
Downtown Chicago
Greater DeKalb County
Northern Suburbs
Northwest Suburbs
Western Suburbs

Locations & Contact Information

Introducing the First Complex Urologic Infectious Diseases Clinic in the U.S.

Tony J. Schaeffer, MD, Janna L. Williams, MD, and Teresa R. Zembower, MD, discuss the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating complex urologic infections.

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Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Understanding how urinary tract infections begin can help you avoid them in the future.