Dr. William Catalona

Dr. William Catalona, MD

Dr. William Catalona is a urologist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for prostate cancer screening and surgery.

Dr. Catalona led the 1991 study that showed the PSA blood test could find prostate cancer early, which helped make PSA screening part of routine care. He also helped popularize nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy and directs the clinical prostate cancer program at Northwestern.

About Dr. William Catalona – Profile Identity

• Full Name: William Catalona, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate cancer screening; radical prostatectomy; prostate cancer genetics
• Current Role: Professor of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Director, Clinical Prostate Cancer Program, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Northwestern Medicine
• Address: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 251 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
• Phone: 312-926-2000 (Northwestern Memorial Hospital main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: nm.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. William Catalona:

• Prostate cancer screening and elevated PSA
• Radical prostatectomy
• Hereditary prostate cancer
• Active surveillance decisions

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Yale University School of Medicine
• Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are being confirmed from his Northwestern profile

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Insurance

Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. William Catalona’s plan-by-plan participation. Northwestern Medicine publishes the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products it contracts with on its insurance pages, but an individual physician’s participation can differ from the hospital’s. Call the office with your member ID before booking. Source: Northwestern Medicine insurance information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. William Catalona is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Northwestern Medicine’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Lead author of the 1991 New England Journal of Medicine study on PSA screening
• Research on inherited genetic risk in prostate cancer
• Founder of the Urological Research Foundation, which supports prostate cancer research

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Northwestern Medicine physician profile (nm.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. William Catalona known for?

Dr. William Catalona is known for prostate cancer screening and surgery.

Where does Dr. William Catalona practice?

He practices at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

What conditions does Dr. William Catalona treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer screening and surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. William Catalona?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Northwestern Medicine before you visit.

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