Juraj Letko, MD, a Urogynecologist with UChicago Medicine Schererville, UChicago Medicine River East & Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine – Hyde Park
Get to know Urogynecologist Dr. Juraj Letko, who serves patients throughout the State of Illinois.
Having been in practice since 2000, Dr. Letko is a urogynecologist with advanced training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
In affiliation with UChicago Medicine, he offers his services at the following locations: UChicago Medicine Schererville, UChicago Medicine River East & Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine – Hyde Park.
There, Dr. Letko provides treatment to women with a wide range of pelvic conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, urinary infections, and painful and irritative voiding disorders. He also provides highly specialized care to women who encounter complications after prior pelvic surgeries, including mesh complications and urogenital fistulae; treats women with developmental abnormalities of the urogenital tract; and provides a full range of gynecologic care for women in reproductive and postmenopausal age groups.
Taking a holistic approach to treatment, Dr. Letko works closely with colorectal surgeons, radiologists, and physical therapists to deliver high-quality care to patients. His expertise lies in minimally invasive gynecologic treatments including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries.
During his academic journey, Dr. Letko graduated with his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University. Subsequently, he completed his internship at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, followed by his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and Faculty Hospital Nitra. He further pursued his fellowship at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical Center.
With an ardent passion for his profession, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology & female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.
Holding an academic appointment, Dr. Letko serves as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
His professional affiliations include active membership in several esteemed organizations, namely the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, the Slovak Medical Association, the American Urogynecologic Society, the European Association of Urology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the International Urogynecological Association.
Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.
Recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and Chicago Magazine, Dr. Letko has published scientific articles in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented his research at national and international conferences.
On a more personal note, he speaks many languages, including English, German, Czechoslovakian, Russian, Slovak, Polish, Bosnian, and Croatian.
Learn More about Dr. Juraj Letko:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/81647395 or through UChicago Medicine, https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/juraj-letko#
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