The 20 Best Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

Find the Top Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) near chicago, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Grebenciucova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grebenciucova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Dr. Grebenciucova is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Grebenciucova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Bevan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Bevan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Bevan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karan Dixit is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Dixit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dixit is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Dixit is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Internal Medicine

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gavin Sowa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sowa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelitis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Shoemaker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Shoemaker is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aimee Szewka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Szewka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Meningitis. Dr. Szewka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Rush Multiple Sclerosis Brain Health Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 309, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Augusto Miravalle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Miravalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Miravalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Helene Rubeiz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rubeiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine. Dr. Rubeiz is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology Neurology Sleep Medicine and Practicing Since1993. Dr. Rubeiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology And Sleep Medicine

    675 W. North Ave., Suite 608, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wilson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Stroke. Dr. Wilson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Louisiana Creole French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Afif Hentati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Hentati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Hentati is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Hentati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    1775 Ballard Rd 1st Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Hemiplegia, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Lis is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Lis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Goldschmidt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Goldschmidt is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Goldschmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nirav Shah is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Shingles, Chronic Pain, and Neuralgia. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Polish, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Landers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Landers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Landers is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Landers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Kincaid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)?

    Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare neurological condition that affects the gray matter of the spinal cord, causing the body’s reflexes and muscles to weaken. Acute flaccid myelitis mainly occurs in children following a viral infection. Acute flaccid myelitis is considered to be a medical emergency.

    When should I see an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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