About James Kearns, MD

James Kearns, MD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for men with prostate cancer and prostate-related conditions. He is dedicated to shared decision-making, helping patients understand their diagnosis and navigate treatment options that balance quality and longevity of life. With a background in longitudinal care, Dr. Kearns brings specialized expertise to a deeply personal area of men’s health.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to take care of men with prostate cancer, helping them understand every aspect of their condition and create a plan that provides the best quality and quantity of life.

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Care philosophy

I believe in shared decision-making. I help patients understand their disease and treatment options, talk through the decisions, and then provide the best care I can in a supportive environment.

Overview

  • Languages English
  • Gender Male

Clinical focus

  • Prostate cancer
  • Urology

Procedures performed

  • Robot prostatectomy
  • Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)
  • Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
  • Simple prostatectomy
  • Aquablation
  • MRI fusion guided prostate biopsy
  • Transperineal ultrasonography (TPUS) and guided biopsy
  • Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and guided biopsy
  • Robotic prostatectomy
  • Robotic simple prostatectomy
  • Spaceoar
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
  • Trans perineal and trans rectal biopsies

Conditions treated

  • Prostate cancer
  • Prostate disease
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Elevated PSA

Board specialties

  • Urology
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000
Glenview, IL 60026-1340
(847) 503-3000 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 720
Evanston, IL 60201-1779
(847) 503-3000 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
767 Park Ave. West, Suite B100
Highland Park, IL 60035-2469
(847) 503-3000 Get directions
Medical School
  • 2010
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residencies
  • 2012
    Surgery
    University of Illinois at Chicago
  • 2016
    Urology
    University of Chicago Hospitals
Fellowships
  • 2018
    Urologic Oncology
    University of Washington Hospital
Board certifications
  • 2020
    Urology
    American Board of Urology
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Reviews (13)
October 24, 2025
Everyone was great
October 23, 2025
Excellent provider, very knowledgeable, responded to all
October 19, 2025
Very professional but has a sense of humor and puts the patient at ease. I was very comfortable with him.
October 18, 2025
I always receive excellent care from Doctor Kearns and his team.
October 18, 2025
I can only say good things about Dr Kearns. He was very reassuring, explained things thoroughly, and had a warm and caring demeanor.
October 15, 2025
Dr. Kearns is excellent. He explains everything in detail. He answered our questions completely. He cares about me as a patient.
October 10, 2025
Very Good
October 9, 2025
Professional and personal.
October 9, 2025
The staff of doctor were wonderful. When I arrived I had hardly sat down when the assistant came to ask me to come in so there was no waiting time and the doctor was not more than 10 or 15 minutes for me
October 5, 2025
Dr Kearns is very friendly and approachable. Explains everything clearly. I would certainly recommend him.
October 4, 2025
Good
October 3, 2025
Dr.,Kearns explained matters thoroughly and answered my questions.
October 1, 2025
My caregiver was very professional He told me everything I need to know and what to expect
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