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About Denise Asafu-Adjei
Denise Asafu-Adjei, MD is a Black urology practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Denise offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Urology
Black urologists: prostate, kidney stones, incontinence, men's health. Black men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer, and specialist care saves lives.
Black men are 70 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it than white men (American Cancer Society, 2024). Kidney stones also affect Black adults more severely, and Black men face higher rates of erectile dysfunction tied to cardiovascular disease. Urologists manage prostate, bladder, kidney, and male reproductive conditions.
A 2023 JAMA Oncology study found Black men referred to a Black urologist were more likely to receive guideline-concordant prostate cancer treatment.
Conditions we cover
- Prostate cancer screening and treatment
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Kidney stones
- Erectile dysfunction and low testosterone
- Urinary incontinence and overactive bladder
- Vasectomy
When to book
- Rising PSA or abnormal prostate exam
- Blood in urine, at any age
- Kidney stone symptoms: flank pain, painful urination
- Difficulty maintaining erections
Advocacy prompts
- Given my family history, should I start PSA screening at 40?
- If my PSA is elevated, do I need an MRI before biopsy?
- Are you familiar with the PHI or 4Kscore tests?
Frequently asked questions
Is Denise Asafu-Adjei accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Denise Asafu-Adjei is accepting new patients.
Where is Denise Asafu-Adjei's practice located? ▾
Denise Asafu-Adjei practices at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. Phone: 888-824-0200.
Does Denise Asafu-Adjei offer telehealth? ▾
Denise Asafu-Adjei sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Urology treat? ▾
Black urologists: prostate, kidney stones, incontinence, men's health. Black men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer, and specialist care saves lives.
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