Dr. Joseph A. Zalar M.D.
Urologist
101 W University Ave Champaign IL, 61820About
Dr. Joseph Zalar is a urologist practicing in Champaign, IL. Dr. Zalar specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Prostate
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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