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Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH is an urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), physician, general surgery, oncology (cancer care) and urologic oncology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH) and Northwestern Medicine Urology.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University (2024)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 74 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Ridwan Alam is a medical specialist in general surgery, urologic oncology, and physician. His areas of expertise include robotic kidney surgery, bladder surgery, and adrenal cancer. The average patient rating for Dr. Alam is 5.0 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Alam (or staff) speaks the following languages: Japanese and Bengali. His professional affiliations include Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Yext reports that he is closed to new patients at this time.
