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Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD is a pediatric urologist in Harvey, IL specializing in pediatric urology. Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Cook County Health and The University of Chicago Medicine.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The University of Chicago Medicine
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Urology, Urology and has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Urology, Urology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$125
STENDRA $125 |
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$79
DEFLUX $68 |
XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $11 |
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$21
FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $21 |
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$19
OXLUMO $19 |
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Urology $19 |
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$62
ABILIFY MAINTENA $17 |
VRAYLAR $16 |
ZYTIGA $16 |
MYDAYIS $13 |
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This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. John T.B. Houston, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $49.75 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. John Houston is a pediatric urology specialist. Dr. Houston's areas of expertise consist of kidney stones, hydronephrosis, and hypospadias. He most likely takes Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. For his residency, Dr. Houston trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Cook County Health, and The University of Chicago Medicine.
