Chris Gonzalez

Dr. Gonzalez is a native of Toledo, OH. He graduated from Denison University in Granville, OH with a BS degree in 1989. He went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Gonzalez then completed both his general surgical and urologic residency training at the McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Gonzalez's clinical interests include male urethral reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive / laparoscopic surgery, stone disease, and general urology. His research interests include prostate cancer and cancer screening, information technology and electronic medical record development, and clinical outcomes research for minimally invasive surgery and prostate cancer treatment.

Dr. Gonzalez also has an interest in international medicine as he coordinates a surgical relief mission to Central America comprised of Northwestern University Urologists each year.  

 EDUCATION/LICENSURE

              Undergraduate: Denison University, Granville, OH

              Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

              Surgery Residency: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL

              Urology Residency: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL

              Medical Licensure:

              Physician and Surgeon, State of Illinois, 1994-present

              Board Certification:

  Board Certified, United States Medical Licensing Examination, 1996

              Board Certified, American Board of Urology, 2002

 APPOINTMENTS

              Academic Appointments

              Northwestern University Medical School

              Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, 2000-present

              Hospital Appointments

              Northwestern Memorial Hospital

              Attending Physician, 2000-present

              Veterans Administration Lakeside Division, Chicago, IL

              Attending Physician, 2000-present

Military Service

              United States Army National Guard. Retired Captain in Illinois 33rd ASG, 205th Battalion

              Honorable Discharge, January 2001

HONORS AND AWARDS

Pfizer Corporation National Award for Excellence as Urology Resident, 2000

Charles Huggins Research Contest, First Prize Essay, Chicago Urologic, 2000

Society for the Study of Impotence, First Prize Essay, Boston University, 1999

Northwestern University Department of Urology Research Award, First Prize Essay, Northwestern University, 1999

Alcock Scholarship Award, Department of Urology, University of IA, 1994

Iowa Urologic Society Research Scholarship Award, Bettendorf, IA, 1994

Mortar Board National Honor Society, Denison University, 1987 - 1989

National Hispanic Scholarship Award, 1986 - 1988, 1990 - 1993

Erle M. Ellis Scholar, Denison University, 1986 - 1988

Dension University Varsity Football Letter Winner, 1985 - 1988

Committees

Residency Career Development Coordinator, Northwestern Department of Urology, Chicago, IL

Young Leadership Committee of the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association, Illinois Rep

Urology Liaison to the Residency Education Committee, Dept of General Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

            Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Information Technology Committee

Co-Director, Clinical Practices and Outcomes Review Team, Department of Oncology and Urology

MEMBERSHIPS

            Member, American Urological Association, 2000-present

            Member, North Central Section, American Urological Association, 2000-present

            Member, Chicago Urologic Association, 2000-present

Professional and Scientific Activity

Reviewer, Journal of Urology

            Reviewer, Urology

RESEARCH AND GRANTS

Searle Center for Teaching Excellence Fellowship, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 2001 - 2002

PUBLICATIONS

            Selected Abstracts and Presentations

1. Gonzalez CM, Johannsen L, Lund G, Williams RD: Preoperative PSA and postoperative PSA nadir for prediction of recurrence in patients with positive margins following radical prostatectomy. J Urol 151: Abstract # 595, May 1994. Presented at the Podium Plenary Session of the AUA National Convention, San Francisco, CA.

2. Gonzalez CM, Bervig T, Podlasek C, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Sildenafil causes a dose dependent down-regulation of PDE6 in the retina. Abstract #810. Presentation at    the AUA National Convention, Dallas, TX, May 1999.

3. Gonzalez CM, Brannigan RE, Bervig T, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Nitric oxide synthase I and III protein and gene expression in rat penes. Abstract #843    Presentation at the AUA National Convention, Dallas, TX, May 1999.

4. Gonzalez CM: Sildenafil causes a dose and time dependent downregulation of PDE type 6 expression in the rat retina. First prize presentation for original basic science research at the first annual Society for the Study of Impotence, Boston University, Boston, MA, October 1, 1999.

5. Gonzalez CM, Podlasek C, Zelner D, Bervig T, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Bilateral cavernous nerve resection causes a compensatory increase of endothelial nitric oxide synthase expression in the penis. Abstract #3176

Presentation at the AUA National Convention, Atlanta, GA, May 2000.

6. Gonzalez CM: The use of the Urolume stent for recurrent bulbar urethral stricture disease. Invited speaker to the Chicago Urologic Society, Chicago, IL, March 7, 2001.

7. Podlasek CA, Gonzalez CM, Zelner DJ, Jian HB, McKenna KE, McVary KT:

Analysis of potential model of erctile dysfunction. Abstract #15. Symposium on Reproductive Biology, Evanston, IL, October 15, 2001.

8. Gonzalez CM, Schoor RA, Batler RA, Rubenstein JN, Nadler RB: Repair of a diaphragmatic injury during hand- assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy using an onlay patch of prolene and vicryl mesh. Presented at the World Congress of Endourology, Bangkok, Thailand, November 16, 2001.

9. Rubenstein JN, Gonzalez CM, Blunt LW,Clemens JQ, Bushman W, Nadler RB: Safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Presented at the World Congress of Endourology, Bangkok, Thailand, November 16, 2001

10. Podlasek CA, Gonzalez CM, Zelner DJ, Jiang HB, McKenna KE, and McVary KT: Analysis of NOS isoform in a post radical prostatectomy model of erectile dysfunction. Abstract # 945.  Presentation at AUA National Convention, Orlando, FL May 2002.

Refereed Manuscripts

1. Gonzalez CM, Kuzel T, Carter MF: Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate to the orbit as a presenting symptom. J Urol 157: 625, 1997.

2. Gonzalez CM, Palmer L: Double knotted feeding tube in a childs bladder.  

Urology 49: 772, 1997.

3. Gonzalez CM, Dalton DP: Endoscopic incision of a seminal vesicle cyst.     

Urology 51:831 - 32, 1998.

4. Marcus JR, Hussong J, Gonzalez CM, Dumanion GA: Risk factors in necrotizing fasciitis: A case involving Cryptococcus Neoformans. Ann Plas Surg 40 (1): 80 - 83, 1998.

5. Gonzalez CM, Cook WA: Ureteral filling defect from a vena caval clip. Br J            Urol 83: 351-352,1999.

6. Gonzalez CM, Victor T, Bourtsos E, Blum MD: Monoclonal antibody confirmation of a primary leiomyoma of the testis. J Urol 161:1908, 1999.

7. Gonzalez CM, Bervig T, Podlasek C, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Sildenafil causes a dose and time dependent downregulation of PDE type 6 expression in the rat retina. Int J  Impot Res 11(Suppl 1): 9  14, 1999.

8. Gonzalez CM, Brannigan RE, Bervig T, Zelner D, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Protein and gene expression of nitric oxide synthase I and III in rat penes. J Androl 22(1): 54  61, 2001.

9. Gonzalez CM, Batler RA, Schoor RA, Hairston JC, Nadler RB: A novel endoscopic approach toward resection of the distal ureter and surrounding bladder cuff with hand - assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.  J Urol 165: 483  485, 2001.

10. Gonzalez CM, Slimack N, Bennett CL: A current perspective on combined androgen blockade for metastatic prostate cancer patients who receive care in the Veterans Administration medical system. VHSJ November: 29  35, 2000.

11.  Podlasek CA, Zelner DJ, Bervig TR, Gonzalez CM, McKenna KE, McVary KT: Characterization and localization of nitric oxide synthase isoforms in the BB/WOR diabetic rat. J Urol 166: 746  755, 2001.

12. Batler RA, Schoor RA, Gonzalez CM, Nadler RB. Bedside ureteral stenting for the critically ill patient: technical considerations. Urol 57(6) 1163-1165, 2001.

13. Batler RA, Schoor RA, Gonzalez CM, Engel JD, and Nadler RB. Hand-assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy: The experience of the inexperienced. J Endo 15(5): 513-6, 2001.

14. Gonzalez CM, Case J, Nadler RB: Glutaraldehyde cross-linked collagen  occlusion of the ureteral orifices with percutaneous nephrostomy: A minimally invasive option for treatment refractory hemorrhagic cystitis. J Urol 166: 977-978, 2001.

15. Eggener SE, Hairston, J, Rubenstein JN, Gonzalez CM: Bladder lipoma. J Urol 166: 1395, 2001.

16. Batler RA, Campbell SA, Gonzalez CM,  Nadler RB: Hand-Assisted vs. Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Nephrectomy. J Endourology 15(5): 513  516, 2001.

17. Rubenstein JN, Hairston JC, Pins MR, Eggener SE, Gonzalez CM: Irritative voiding symptoms and microscopic hematuria caused by an intraperitoneal mass abutting the bladder. Urology 59(3): 444, 2002.

18. Rubenstein JN, Batler RA, McVary KT, Nadler, RB, Gonzalez CM: Patient positioning and port placement for bilateral hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy. Urology 59(3): 441  443, 2002.

19. Gonzalez CM, Batler RA, Feldman M, Rubenstein JN, Nadler RB, Schoor RA: Repair of a diaphragmatic injury during hand- assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy using an onlay patch of polypropylene and polyglactin mesh. J Urol 167(6): 2512  2513, 2002.

20. Podlasek CA, Gonzalez CM, Zelner DI, Jiang HB, McKenna KE, and McVary KT: Analysis of NOS isoform changes in a post radical prostatectomy model of erectile dysfunction.  International Journal of Impotence Research (2001) 13, Suppl 5, S1-S15.

21. Eggener SE, Stern JA, Smith ND, Gonzalez CM: Penile refracture. Accepted to J Trauma, February, 2002.

22. Eggener SE, Schoor RA, Rubenstein JN, Gonzalez CM: Massive urinary extravasation into the thoraco-abdominal wall following operative bladder injury. P J Urol 11(2): 111- 112, 2001.

23. Jang TL, Matschke HM, Gonzalez CM:  Pyeloureterostomy with interposition of the appendix. Accepted J Urol, February, 2002.

24. Blunt, LW Jr.,Rubenstein JN, Matschke HM, Gonzalez CM: Prone positioning for bulbar urethroplasty. Submitted to J Urol February, 2002.

Non refereed Manuscripts and Review Articles

1. Gonzalez CM, Carter MF: Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate to the orbit as a presenting symptom: Case report and review of the literature. Urology Review Journal, Volume 1: 53  54, 1999.

2. Gonzalez CM and Schaeffer AJ: Treatment of UTI, whats old, whats new, and what works. World J Urol 17(6):372  382, 1999.

3. Gonzalez CM and Schaeffer AJ: Prostatitis. Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases Volume 2(1): 14  22, 2000.

Book Chapters

1. Gonzalez CM and Schaeffer AJ: A 52 year old man with an elevated PSA.In Resnick MI, Schaeffer AJ, Sahn SA, Heffner JE (eds): Urology Pearls, Hanley & Belfus Inc, Philadelphia, 1999, 133  135.

2. Gonzalez CM and Schaeffer AJ: A 34 year old woman with acute onset of hypertension.  In Resnick MI, Schaeffer AJ, Sahn SA, Heffner JE (eds): Urology Pearls, Hanley & Belfus Inc, Philadelphia, 1999, 139  141.

3. Gonzalez CM: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Postobstructive Diuresis. In Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Current Clinical Urology, Humana Press, Inc., Totowa, NJ.