Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)

Prostate artery embolization offers nonsurgical relief.

Now available in Westmont, Illinois

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)


MakrisMD, located in Westmont, IL, specializes in treating painful lower urinary tract symptoms using a minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedure called PAE. PAE is a minimally invasive procedure for men with an enlarged prostate, also known as BPH. It safely and effectively blocks the blood flow to the prostate, causing it to shrink, alleviating the symptoms you have been experiencing.


You may be a candidate for PAE if you:

  • Feel like you need to urinate frequently, especially at night
  • Have trouble holding your urine or feeling like you can't empty your bladder all the way
  • Need pain relief and want to avoid surgery or side effects caused by some medications


Benefits of PAE

  • Minimally invasive—no large cuts or scarring
  • Same-day procedure—recover quickly at home
  • Reduced pain and discomfort from BPH symptoms
  • May experience an improvement in sexual function
  • Could allow you to cut back on or stop prostate medications that cause unwanted sexual side effects

Find out if this procedure is right for you

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Chicago Center

Excellent outcomes and dedicated vascular care. Even closer to you.

At MakrisMD, you’ll encounter a team of healthcare professionals who pride themselves on providing highly skilled, comprehensive, and compassionate care. Located near downtown Chicago in Westmont, this center specializes in dialysis access management and the treatment of uterine fibroids, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and varicoceles.

Every patient is important. Led by Medical Director Dr. Angelo Makris, this team takes time to understand your needs in order to provide personal, individualized care with special attention to your comfort, your time, and your needs. With the combined resources of a national network of vascular centers, clinical research, and excellent patient care, you can be assured you will receive the best care.

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