Geoffery Engel, MD FACS

Dr. Geoffrey Engel is a highly experienced, board-certified urologist who has provided compassionate, high-quality urologic care to patients in the Chicagoland area for more than four decades. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adult urologic conditions, with particular expertise in minimally invasive surgical care for benign prostate disease.

Dr. Engel completed the prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University, earning his medical degree in 1972. He went on to complete his urology residency and research fellowship at Northwestern University, finishing his advanced training in 1979. Following a two-year full-time academic appointment at Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. Engel entered private practice in 1981, where he has remained dedicated to patient-centered urologic care.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and holds a part-time faculty appointment at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, reflecting his long-standing commitment to education and clinical excellence.

Dr. Engel is known for his thoughtful, conservative approach to care, taking time to listen to patients, explain treatment options clearly, and tailor care plans to individual needs.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Engel evaluates and treats a wide range of adult urologic conditions, including:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH / enlarged prostate)
• Urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia
• Difficulty urinating or weak urine stream
• Urinary retention
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)
• Kidney and bladder conditions
• Male urinary symptoms related to aging

His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, conservative management when appropriate, and advanced treatment options when intervention is needed.

Procedures & Treatments

Dr. Engel has extensive experience in minimally invasive and surgical treatments, with a focus on improving urinary symptoms while minimizing recovery time. Services include:

• Minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostate disease (BPH)
• Endoscopic and office-based urologic procedures
• Comprehensive evaluation and management of urinary symptoms
• Personalized treatment planning based on patient goals and overall health

When surgery is indicated, Dr. Engel prioritizes proven, minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce discomfort and support a faster return to daily activities.

Awards and Credentials

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2000

  Education and Training

  1975 – 1977 Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois United States
  Residency – Urology

  1973 – 1974 Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois United States
  Residency – General Surgery

  1972 – 1973 Wesley Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois United States
  Internship

  1966 – 1972 Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois United States
  Doctor of Medicine

  Certification

  American Board of Urology
  Illinois State Medical License

  Hospitals

  Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates – Hoffman Estates, IL
  Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village – Elk Grove Village, IL

  Societies

  American Urological Association
  Illinois State Medical Society
  Chicago Urological Society
  Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

  Publications

  Hormonal manipulation of pulmonary metastases from carcinoma of the prostate
  Morin ME, MacNealy GA, Tan A, Li YP, Engel G, Henneberry M
  Urologic radiology. 1982 Dec; 4(1): 23-27.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02924020
  PMID: 7101599 ISSN: 0171-1091
  The rim nephrogram in renovascular compromise
  Demos TC, Gadwood K, Love L, Engel G
  Urologic radiology. 1982 Dec; 4(1): 227-230.
  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02924052
  PMID: 7168103 ISSN: 0171-1091
  The role of excretory urography and cystoscopy in the evaluation and management of women with recurrent urinary tract infection
  Engel G, Schaeffer AJ, Grayhack JT, Wendel EF
  Journal of Urology. 1980 Jan; 123(2): 190-191.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)55849-8
  PMID: 7354514 ISSN: 0022-5347
  Acid ribonuclease in rat prostate during castration-induced involution
  Engel G, Lee C, Grayhack JT
  Biology of Reproduction. 1980 Jan; 22(4): 827-831.
  https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod22.4.827
  PMID: 7397302 ISSN: 0006-3363
  Acid phosphatase
  Henneberry MO, Engel G, Grayhack JT
  Urologic Clinics of North America. 1979 Dec; 6(3): 629-641.
  PMID: 388794 ISSN: 0094-0143
  Ureterolympahtic backflow
  Engel G, Grayhack JT, Neiman HL
  Journal of Urology. 1978 Jan; 120(5): 629-630.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)57304-8
  PMID: 712912 ISSN: 0022-5347
  Subcutaneous Emphysema From Ruptured Diverticulum
  Melewicz FM, Engel G
  JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. 1973 Dec; 226(12): 1462-.
  https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1973.03230120044017
  PMID: 4800815 ISSN: 0098-7484