The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehul Raval is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raval is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Omphalocele, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikolaos Dallas is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dallas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dallas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Goldstein is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Cloacal Exstrophy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Thymectomy.

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    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fizan Abdullah is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abdullah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lautz is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lautz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Grabowski is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grabowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Alam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Alam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Sibai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Sibai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sibai is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Schwulst is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Schwulst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Shock, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Schwulst is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 810, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Siparsky is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Siparsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Appendicitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Surgery

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 102, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Quinteros is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Quinteros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Genital Warts, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Quinteros is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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

    Cagdas Topel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Topel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Rigsby is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rigsby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Ro is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Benya is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Benya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Appendicitis, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanne Horowitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Penectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Horowitz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Stey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Stey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Stey is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    251 E Huron St 4th Fl, Feinberg Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anugayathri Jawahar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Jawahar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Lipomatosis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Jawahar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified) and American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pokhraj Suthar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Suthar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cardiac Diverticulum, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, CACH Syndrome, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ida Molavi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Molavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Molavi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis 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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