William J. Catalona, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Urology

Secondary Specialty

Urologic Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Yale University School of Medicine - 1968
Residency:: University of California (San Francisco) - 1970

Johns Hopkins University - 1976

Languages Spoken

French
Spanish

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1264 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

89 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

caring, professional,patience,and personal touch.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, very well spoken and clear when speaking with you. I respect his skill and opinions. He is very clear even during a procedure so you understand it.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona is a very knowledgeable doctor

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona is a brilliant, compassionate doctor who truly cares about making a difference in his patientsâ€™ lives. He is making great strides in combating Prostate Cancer.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Doctor was caring, thorough and professional. Took time to explain everything, without rushing.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s knowledgeable, helpful, and he gives me reasons for hope.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

GOAT

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He uses common sense and traditional methods, not the latest most popular methods.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

I am now cancer free due to the excellent care from Dr. Catalona and staff.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona is professional, helpful, kind and listens. Dr. Catalona is extremely knowledgeable and communicates by providing alternative options for the best desired outcomes.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Iâ€™m 8 years cancer free after his surgery to remove my prostate.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Experience and excellent in explaining what will take place as well as answering our questions. Very sincere and caring

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Doctor Catalona is my life saver. From the time I met the doctor til now he took great care for me. He is very kind and very helpful. He did my prostate and blotter surgery and did a great job l am very grateful to him. Wish God to keep him healthy and be able to help people like me.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Catalona is a leader in this field: A leader in research as well as care. It is reassuring to have him be my caregiver.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona is an excellent surgeon and I trust him with my life. His knowledge and reputation is impeccable.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s great

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March 30, 2024

5.0

With his track record, I think he probably holds the best procedure for long-term results.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Noted above. I go to NW Urology BECAUSE of Dr Catalona. No other reason.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Expertise

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Because Dr Catalona the best of the best, that's Dr Catalona from God, I recommend anyone who who needs the good doctor.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

You know that Dr Catalona is being thorough.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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March 25, 2024

5.0

The ultimate professional and expert on all things to do with prostate cancer. He is direct yet empathetic, and very caring.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

I like his attention, his kindness and his professionalism.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

My experience is that Dr. Catalona is the best in his field.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He is a good Doctor

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Best experience so far with a physician

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March 17, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and went through my medical history in detail. He outlined very clearly what the potential causes on my elevated numbers could me. We discussed next steps. I appreciated his calm and non-alarmist approach.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very competent and personable. Genuinely cares about my issues.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very caring, very professional

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He is the best firm but if you follow his guidance it really works

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March 15, 2024

5.0

The doctor is very concerned about his patients and explains everything very clearly and thoroughly.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

The best in urology field and probably in the world.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

He has vast experience and knowledge

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Highest I can give. Highly recommended

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona's history as a developer of the PSA test, and his stellar record performing prostate surgery.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Explained our options for the procedure and gave pros and cons of all options.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Takes special care in the way he responds to a new patient

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March 01, 2024

5.0

His knowledge and his demeanor was amazing

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona and his team are great !

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable kind person.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Personal care Professional expertise Responsive to inquiries or concerns

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and highly respected. Enjoyed working with him and his staff

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable care that drives optimum health outcomes.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Nice and very good doctor

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February 20, 2024

5.0

i was scheduled for [procedure] surgery and i got Urine infection. Dr Catalona was stopping by my room in hospital to ask about me and the temperature, so that he could do the surgery in the same schedule, as i had a fever continuously for 5 days

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Explanation of my condition. Alternatives for my treatment. Expertise in hands on examinations.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Cause you only go up to 10.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Catalona an excellent, world-renowned urologist. My personal observation, as one of his patients, is that his reputation is warranted.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Amazing care and manner

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February 06, 2024

5.0

No better urologist than Dr. Catalona.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Best in his field! Very caring doctor

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Explained my situation and what . to expect during the procedure

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February 01, 2024

5.0

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is the best.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catalona has an excellent bedside manner. He calmly and clearly explains my condition to me, and he has a great sense of humor. He's clearly a leader in his field for good reason.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is a great Dr. I go to a lot of doctors over the years but he is the very best

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Extremely attentive, concerned, experienced. and knowledgeable.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Because Dr. Catalona is the absolute best!

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January 27, 2024

5.0

An incredible human being, an incredible professional and his record is exemplary

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He is the leader in his field

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Top doctor

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant and thorough Especially Allison his RN.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Doctor Catalona was very honest and extremely knowledgeable.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He knows what he's doing and does it well. We should all have his work ethic.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very professional & knowledgeable, an excellent surgeon...

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent treatment, answers all questions

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January 19, 2024

5.0

I think heâ€™s awesome all around. Heâ€™s very professional, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, dependable, he listen to what you have to say, he encourage feedback, detail in his review, and he always make sure you have a clear understanding before he end the visit.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He had a good way of explaining everything and he makes me and my wife comfortable when we visit him.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Most wonderful doctor and team on earth!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Been seeing him for 7 years Simply the best!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very helpful people

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January 10, 2024

5.0

I believe he is one of the top doctors in the country dealing with prostate cancer. He is the leader of the Urological Research foundation.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

He did my surgery 25 years ago, and I'm still healthy.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He is the best Doctor at the best Hospital.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Very communicative and through, caring. Dr. Catalona made me feel safe while I was being treated in the operating room.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Catalona is an excellent surgeon and keeps you updated on your medical treatment.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Catalona and his team are excellent. Attentive, thorough, competent, and compassionate.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Catalona and Nurse Allison are professional and caring of me as an individual. Dr. C. walks thru each test result explaining and answering all my questions.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Seems to be on top of his game. Had answers to all my questions and explained his reasons .

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgable

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Simply the best

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He is the maximum authority in everything related to Prostate

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December 11, 2023

5.0

patient explains well Listens nicely

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December 09, 2023

5.0

For your experience and attention

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December 08, 2023

5.0

BEST UROLOGIST IN CHICAGO!

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He's a dedicated and highly intelligent doctor who really cares about his patients.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Saved my life

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Outstanding clinician. Cares about patients.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s a great doctor.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Unparalleled knowledge and excellent care

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Catalona is a leading researcher, a world expert in his field, and treats his patients with care and compassion. His team is second to none. Dr. [ ] too is an outstanding professional and connects with his patients with a similar compassion as Dr. Catalona. Ms. [ ] is an integral part of the team and her reassuring eagerness to help and guide makes the patient feel that he/she is in the right place for his/her health problems.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Catalona was so well spoken . I felt really comfortable with him. I could tell he's been there and done that.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He is the greatest

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s a Dr who knows what heâ€™s doing & does it extremely well, and he cares about his patients.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He is always right

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Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

American Urological Association (AUA)
Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)

Service on Board of Directors

Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

Urological Research Foundation

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