Curriculum Vitae

Loren Ost, M.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Urology

Brief Biography

Dr. Loren Ost is an associate professor in the Division of Urology at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He specializes in reconstructive urology, female incontinence, neurogenic bladder management and general urology.

Dr. Ost completed his urology residency at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, and his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. Dr. Ost was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Prior to joining SIU Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Ost was in private practice in Springfield. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the North Central Section of the American Urological Association and the American Association of Clinical Urologists. Dr. Ost is board certified in urology.

To make an appointment with Dr. Ost, please call SIU Physicians and Surgeons at 217-545-7500.

EDUCATION:

1981-1985 Woodstock High School
1985-1989 B.S. degree, zoology, Cum laude. Western Illinois University
1989-1993 M.D. degree, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
1993-1999 Urology Residency, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

EMPLOYMENT:

June 1999 Private Practice, Springfield, Ill.
Sept.2006 SIU Physicians and Surgeons
AFFILIATIONS:
May 2001 Clinical Assistant Professor, SIU School of Medicine
Sept.2006 Associate Professor, SIU School of Medicine

LICENSED IN:

Illinois and Missouri

ASSOCIATIONS:

2001 American Urological Association, Active Member
North Central Section of the AUA
American Association of Clinical Urologists

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

February, 2001 Diplomate of The American Board of Urology

PUBLICATIONS:

• Hammond, L., Kamel, O., Ost, L. Hemangioma Associated with Urethral Stricture. J.Urol. Vol. 170. 2003
• Shanahan, Thomas G., Ost, Loren B., et al. Image Guided I125 Prostate Brachytherapy with Hybrid Interactive Mick Technique in the Community Setting: How Does it Compare? Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment. Vol 3, Number 2, April 2004

PRESENTATIONS:

• Urology and the Mature Female: March 10, 2005. Passavant Area Hospital.
• Incontinence In the Multiple Sclerosis Patient: Oct.16, 2004. MS Society of Illinois. Springfield.