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Urology Specialists, S.C.
1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 917, Chicago, IL 60612 / 312.563.5000
Jerome Hoeksema
Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION AND LICENSE
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
1966-1970
B.S. (Honors in Cellular Biology)
EDUCATION Wayne State School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan
1970-1974
M.D. (Honors in Surgery)
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
1976-1979
Urology Residency
CHIEF RESIDENT Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
Urology, 1978-1979
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Urology
February, 1981
Lifetime certification

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Adjunct Attending, Department of Urology,
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
1979-1982
Adjunct Attending, Department of Urology,
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
1979-1984
Assistant Attending, Department of Urology,
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
1982-1986
Associate Attending, Department of Urology,
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
1986-
Assistant Attending, Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois 1984-1999
Associate Attending, Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois 1999-

MEDICAL SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS
Assistant in Urology, Department of Urology,
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
1974-1978
Chief Resident in Urology,
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
1978-1979
Instructor, Department of Urology,
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
1978-1982
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology,
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
1982-
Director, Urologic Education,
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
1987-

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Clinical Urologists
American Cancer Society, Illinois Division-Board of Directors
American Medical Association
American Urological Association
Chicago Medical Society
Chicago Urological Society
North Central Section of the American Urological Association
International Soling Association (Olympic One-Design Sailing Class)

ELECTED/APPOINTED SOCIETY POSITIONS
Program Chairman, Chicago Urological Society "Urological Malignancy in Children." 1983
Program Chairman, Chicago, Urological society "Testicular Cancer." 1986
Member, Chicago Urological Society, Executive Committee. 1984 -1989
1996 -
Member, GU Steering Committee, ECOG 1986-1988
Member, American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Consensus Committee 1987 - 1988
Member, Illinois Cancer Council GU Steering Committee 1986 - 1988
Director of Urologic Education, Department of Urology. Rush University Medical Center 1986 -
Member, Tumor Committee, Rush University Medical Center 1986 -
President, United States Soling Association 1984 - 1993
Chairman of Nominating Committee, International Soling Association 1990- 1993
Chairman of Surgical Research Awards Committee Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center 1990-1998
Member, United States Sailing Team 1989 - 1990
Secretary, Rush Surgical Society 1990 - 1992
Director, Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center 1991
Committee Chairman - Early Detection Committee, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1993 -1996
Member, Executive Committee - American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1994 -1996
Alternate Counselor, Chicago Medical Society 1994 -1996
Member, Executive Committee, International Soling Association 1995 -1997
Member, Nominating Committee, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1995 -1998
Chairman, Prostate Cancer Task Force, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1995 -
Program Chairman, Chicago Urological Society -"Stone Disease." 1995
Program Chairman, Chicago Urological Society - "Endo Urology and Laparoscopic Surgery." 1995
Committee Chairman - Public Affairs Committee, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1996 -1998
Counselor, Chicago Medical Society 1996 -
Chicago, Agrological Society, Secretary/Treasurer 1996 - 1997
Chairman, Committee on Student Affairs, Rush Medical College 1997 - 1999
Member, Executive Committee, Rush University Medical Center 1997 -
Chicago Urological Society, Vice-President 1997 - 1998
Director of Continuing Medical Education - Rush Urology Review Course 1998 - 1999
Second Vice-President, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1998 - 2000
Delegate Member National Assembly, American Cancer Society 1998 -
President, Chicago Urological Society 1998 - 1999
Vice-President, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 2000 -
Treasurer, Illinois State Urological Society 2000 -
Chairman, Research Advisory Committee, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 2000 -

MEDICAL RESEARCH
Principal Investigator, Gore-Tex Vein Graft in Renal Auto-Transplantation and Inferior Vena Cava Substitute 1979 - 1982
Participant, National Bladder Cancer Collaborative - Group A 1980 - 1986
Participant, Concentrations of Heavy Metals in Prostate Carcinoma in Ventral Prostate Dunning Rat Tumor Model (with K. Anderson, M.D. & H. Sky-Peck, M.D.) 1980 - 1983
Principal Investigator, Silastic Ring External Stent in Microscopic Vasovasostomies in Rats (with R Tsou, M.D.) 1981 - 1984
Participant, National Prostate Cancer Project 1982 - 1986
Principal Investigator, Comparison of Absorptive Properties of Koch Pouch Ileal Reservoir and Continent Ileocecal Reservoir (with M. Lief, M.D.) 1985 - 1986
Co-Investigator, Flutamide DES in Advanced Prostate Cancer 1986- 1989
Participant, Flow Cytometry - Bladder Washings in Bladder Cancer (with J. Coon, M.D.) 1986 - 1990
Principal Investigator, Perineal I-125 Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer (with A. Phillips, M.D.) Funded by 3-M Company 1987 - 1991
Coordinating PSA and Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of the Prostate in Early Detection of Prostate Cancer 1992 -
Demographic Evaluation of Men Presenting for Prostate Cancer Screening - American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1993 - 1997
Prospective Study of Prostate Cancer Incidence and Outcomes Report of the American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1994-1997
The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial ( with J. Harris, M.D.) 1994-
Intravesical Immunotherapy for Superficial TCC of Bladder Using GMCSF (A Pilot Study). (with R. Kilbourn, M.D.) 1998

PUBLICATIONS
  1. Hoeksema, J.; Patel, S.K. "Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Antegrade Pyelography." Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's Medical Center Medical Bulletin, No. 14, pp.159-16 (October 1975).

  2. Hoeksema, J.; Zamora, S.; McKiel, C.; and Guinan, P. "Case Profile: Giant Ileal Conduit Stone." Urology, No. 14, pp. 192-193 (1979).

  3. Hoeksema, J.; Slayton, R.; Hendrickson, F.; Lee, M.S.; McKiel, C.; Flanagan, M.J.; Graf, E.; and Nagale, W. "Carcinoma of the Testis: Early Diagnosis and Management." Chicago Medicine, No. 82, pp. 955-956 (1979).

  4. Sky-Peck, H.; Anderson, K.; and Hoeksema, J. "Distribution of Trace Elements in Normal Tissue and Tumors of the Prostate in Rats." ( Abstract) American Association of Cancer Research, 72nd Annual Meeting, No. 22:3 (April 1981).

  5. Betkerur, V.; Rios, R.; Hoeksema, J.; Vieth, R.; Guinan, R.D.; and Ablin, R.J. "Urinary Immunoglobulins in the Diagnosis of Carcinoma of the Bladder." Tumor Diagnostic, No. 2, pp. 105-107 (1981).

  6. Reddy, S.; Hendricksen, F.R.; Hoeksema, J.; and Gelber, R. "The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Palliation of Metastatic Genitourinary Tract Carcinomas- A study of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group." Cancer , No. 52 (1), pp. 25-29 (July 1983).

  7. Sundar, B.; Patel, S.; Merrin, C.; Ray, V.; Ray, R.; Hoeksema, J.; Sharifi, R.; and Guinan, R. "Multiple Primary Tumors in a 72 Year Old Woman (CPC)." Journal of Urology, No. 129, pp. 1209-1212 (June 1983).

  8. Co-Editor. Tumor Registry Annual Report 1986 & 1987, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

  9. Patel, S.; Turner, D.A.; Stack, C.S.; and Hoeksema, J. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma." Radiographics, No. 7(4), pp. 703-728 (1987).

  10. Patel, S.; Turner, D.A.; Stack, C.S.; and Hoeksema, J. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma." (Abstract) 87th Annual Meeting, American Roentgen Ray Society, pp. 275 (April 26 to May 1, 1987).

  11. Tumor Registry Annual Report 1988-1998. Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

  12. Hoeksema, J. "Vasectomy Reversal: Questions and Answers." Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 275, No. 15, pp. 1152 (April 17, 1996).

  13. Huang, T.S.W.; Li, A.; Hoeksema, J.; Chu, J.C.J. "The Role of Radiation Dose Enhancement at Ureter-Stent Interface in the Development of Ureteral Fistulas After Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer." Journal of Urology. (December, 2000).

  14. Shah, D.R.; Hoeksema, J.; Korbet, S.M. "Von Hippel-Lindau Disease with Multiple Malignant Renal Tumors: The Importance of Genetic Testing." Clinical Nephrology, Vol. 53 - No. 3/2000, pp. 216-221 (October 1998).

CHAPTERS
  1. "Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment, Stage 1 Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor of the Testis." Case Report and CPC - Chapter 118. "The Tumor board: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment." The American College of Surgeons, The Commission on Cancer. Chapter 113, pp. 564-570, J.B. Lippincott, 1996.

  2. Lisek, E.; Elterman, L.; Hoeksema, J.; and McKiel, C.F., "Prostate Cancer". Algorithms in Surgery. Eds. Millikan, K.; Saclarides, T.; and Godellas, C., 1998.

  3. Hoeksema, J., "Genitourinary System: Atlas of Surgery." Atlas of Surgical Techniques, Ed. Economou, S., pp. 541-560, W.B. Saunders Co., 1997.

  4. J. Hoeksema, contributor, "Genito-Urinary Surgery". Instructions for Surgical Patients, Economou, S.; Economou, T.S., W. B. Saunders Co., 1998.

PRESENTATIONS
  1. Hoeksema, J.; Flanagan, M.; and Callahan, D.: "The Use of Hydrostatic Pressure in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, October 1979.

  2. Hoeksema, J.; Flanagan, J.; Graf, E.; and Miller, A. "Selected Mucosal Biopsies: Evaluation of Patients with Bladder Cancer." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, October 1979.

  3. "Microscopic Vasovasostomy. A New Experimental Technique." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Bermuda, November 1980.

  4. "Surgical Approaches to Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 1981.

  5. "Coagulum Pyelolithotomy." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 1981.

  6. "Vasectomy and Vas Reversal Update." Presented at the Chicago Medical Society Midwest Clinical Conference, March 1982.

  7. "Genitourinary Tuberculosis." Presented at the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine Specialty Review Course in Urology, April 1992.

  8. "Management of Coincidental Obstructive BPH and Superficial Bladder Cancer." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Marco Island, Florida, October 1982.

  9. "Testicular Cancer." Presented at the Chicago Medical Society Midwest Clinical Conference, March 1983.

  10. "Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis, Ureter and Bladder." Presented at the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine Specialty Review Course in Urology, April 1984.

  11. "The Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction in Renal Failure and Transplant Patients." Presented at the National Association of Patients on Hemodialysis and Transplantation, Inc., 15th Annual Meeting, New York, NY, November 1984.

  12. "The Use of Staples in Urinary Diversion." Presented at the Chicago Urological Society Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1984.

  13. "Hormonal Management of CA of the Prostate." Presented at the Chicago Urological Society Meeting, December 1984.

  14. "Bladder CA." Presented at the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine Specialty Review Course in Urology, April 1985.

  15. "Sexual Dysfunction and Rehabilitation in Genitourinary Cancer." Presented at St. James Hospital Medical Center Continuing Medical Education Seminar, September 1985.

  16. "MRI Findings In Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Kidney." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, November 1985.

  17. "The Treatment of Iatrogenic Injury of the Ureter." Presented at the Chicago Urological Society Meeting, November 1985.

  18. "MRI in the Staging of Renal Cell CA." Presented at the American Urological Association Meeting, 1986.

  19. "Perineal Placement of I-125 Seeds with CT Scan Follow-Up." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Detroit, Michigan, September 1987.

  20. "Ureteroscopy - A Technique of Ureteral Dilation to Facilitate Rigid Ureteroscopy." Chicago Urological Society, February 1987.

  21. "Page Kidney." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November 1988.

  22. "Transperineal I-125 Seed Implants for Prostate Cancer: Pitfalls of Standard Dosimetry Calculations." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November 1988.

  23. "Ureteroscopy: A Technique for Ureteral Dilation." Presented at the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November 1988.

  24. "Progress and Controversies in the Management of Testicular Cancer." Department of Oncology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, December 1988.

  25. "The Management of Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer." Chicago Urological Society, February 1992.

  26. (Abstract): Kim, S.; Lee, M.; Reddy, S.; Phillips, A.; Hoeksema, J.; and Hendrickson, F. "Is There a Role for Interstitial I-125 Implant of Prostate Using Transperineal Technique without Pelvic Lymphadenectomy in Early Stage Prostate Cancer?" Departments of Radiation Oncology and Urology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, June 1993.

  27. "Cancer of the Penis and Scrotum." Specialty Review in Urology, The National Center for Advanced Medical Education, April 1994.

  28. "The Anatomy and Physiology of Normal Bladder Function." The Third Annual Clinical Nephrology Meeting of the National Kidney Foundation, May 1994.

  29. "Screening for Prostate Cancer. The American Cancer Society, Illinois Division Survey of Men Participating in the 1993 PCAW." Presented at the Illinois Urological Society Annual Meeting, September 1994.

  30. "Carcinoma of the Penis." Specialty Review in Urology, The National Center for Advanced Medical Education, April 1995.

  31. "Carcinoma of the Urethra." Specialty Review in Urology, The National Center for Advanced Medical Education, April 1995.

  32. Annual James Manhart Memorial Lecturer. "The Early Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer." Lake County Medical Society Annual Meeting, May 1995.

  33. "Prostate Cancer: The Dilemma and the Solution." CME Program, St. Mary's Hospital, Streeter, Illinois, May 1995.

  34. "Avoiding and Managing Complications of Ureteroscopy." Chicago Urological Society, November 1995.

  35. "Specialty Review in Urology. Carcinoma of the Penis and Urethra." The National Center for Advanced Medical Education, April 1996.

  36. "The Demographics of Prostate Cancer Screening: An American Cancer Society Study." North Central Section of the American Urologic Association, Tucson, Arizona, October 1996.

  37. "Specialty Review in Urology: Carcinoma of the Penis and Urethra." The National Center for Advanced Medical Education, April 1997.

  38. "Advances in Cancer Research." American Cancer Society's Crusade Kick-off, Peoria, Illinois, November 1997.

  39. "Current Management of BPH." Midwest Clinical Conference, Chicago Medical Society ( Speaker and Program Chairman, Urologic Session), February 1998.

  40. "Treatment of Superficial Bladder Cancer." Chicago Urologic Society, March 1998.

  41. "Changing Trends in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy." Merck Educational Program for Urologists and Primary Care Physicians, Chicago, Illinois, June 1998.

  42. "Alternative Medicine and the Practice of Urology." Chicago Urological Society Presidential Address, April, 1999.

  43. "The Treatment of Prostate Cancer in the Year 2000." Governor's Conference on Aging, Chicago, Illinois, December, 1999.

SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS
  1. Patel, S.; Turner, D.; Stack, C.; and Hoeksema, J. "Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Staging Renal Cell Carcinoma." (Poster Exhibit), 87th Annual Meeting, American Roentgen Ray Society, April 26-May 1, 1987

  2. Levine, L. and Hoeksema, J. "Outlook for Urologists: Non-Surgical Treatment for Peyronie's Disease." (Audio Program) 1995.

AWARDS
Top Doctors in Chicago, Chicago Magazine 1996
Leadership Citation for Early Detection and Prostate Cancer Task Force, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1996
Best Doctors in America: Midwest Region 1996-Present
Leadership Citation for Public Affairs Committee Chairman, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division 1997 & 1998
Top Doctors in Chicago, Chicago Magazine 1998