The 20 Best Aicardi Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Aicardi Syndrome near Illinois, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment. Dr. Heard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Heard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie S. Finkel, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Endeavor Health, has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. She provides care for a range of concerns, including seizures, developmental delays and neuromuscular disorders, working with families to support each child’s neurological health. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures. Dr. Finkel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Sahay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sahay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Essential Tremor, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Sahay is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

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    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Flaherty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Flaherty is board certified in American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Neurology

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmer Ali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Sieciechowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sieciechowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Goldstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunila O'connor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Radiology | Neurology

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Chaney is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave Ste 51, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Pardo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 120 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Seizures, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Vernon is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vernon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aicardi Syndrome, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Rockford Health Physicians

    2300 N Rockton Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avi Domnitz is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Domnitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Acrocallosal Syndrome, Aicardi Syndrome, and Bone Dysplasia Corpus Callosum Agenesis.

    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Neurology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Divya Desai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Advanced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Garcia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nordli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    OSF Children's Hospital Of Illinois - Pediatric Neurology

    420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Woodruff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Woodruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Woodruff is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Talia Shear is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Shear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 718, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Heydemann is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heydemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Garcia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome
    Experienced in Aicardi Syndrome

    Northshore Univ HLTH Systems Div Of Rheumatology

    1000 Central St Ste 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Michelson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aicardi Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Aicardi Syndrome?

    Aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs primarily in women and girls. Aicardi syndrome has typically been characterized by the presence of three main features:

    When should I see an Aicardi Syndrome doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aicardi Syndrome 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 Aicardi Syndrome doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Aicardi Syndrome 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 Aicardi Syndrome 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 Aicardi Syndrome doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aicardi Syndrome 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 Aicardi Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aicardi Syndrome 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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