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    MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Bacterial Meningitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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      Stasia Rouse
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stasia Rouse is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Hiccups, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease | Pediatrics | Pediatric Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease | Pediatrics | Pediatric Infectious Disease

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Barsanti-Sekhar is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Barsanti-Sekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Barsanti-Sekhar is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Neurology | Neurosurgery

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jigisha Thakkar is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

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      Jonathan K. Pinsky
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      1012 95th St, 
      Naperville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Pinsky is an Infectious Disease provider in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Pinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Lymphangitis.

      Ram Ramani
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      1701 E Woodfield Rd, 
      Schaumburg, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Sindhi
      Offers Telehealth

      Ram Ramani is an Infectious Disease provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Ramani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and COVID-19.

      Igor J. Koralnik
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis

      Regenstein Center For Neurological Care - Lavin Family Pavilion

      259 E Erie St, Ste 1900, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Koralnik is currently accepting new patients.

      Brian P. Harting
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      901 McClintock Dr, 
      Burr Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Harting is an Infectious Disease provider in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Harting is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Pneumonia, and COVID-19.

      Karim R. Nahra
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis

      Northwest Neurology, Ltd

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

      Karim Nahra is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Nahra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dysarthria.

      Vishal K. Didwania
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      901 McClintock Dr, 
      Burr Ridge, IL 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vishal Didwania is an Infectious Disease provider in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Didwania has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, and COVID-19.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      1701 E Woodfield Rd, 
      Schaumburg, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nooruzsabha Ahmed is an Infectious Disease provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      901 McClintock Dr, 
      Burr Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Birgitt Dau is an Infectious Disease provider in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Dau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Sepsis.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      2919 W Addison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peguy Saad is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      2550 W Algonquin Rd, 
      Lake In The Hills, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tian Huang is an Infectious Disease provider in Lake In The Hills, Illinois. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      610 S Maple Ave, 
      Oak Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nyal Siddiqi is an Infectious Disease provider in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      2919 W Addison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dana Vais is an Infectious Disease provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vais is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      1012 95th St, 
      Naperville, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ines Casey is an Infectious Disease provider in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Casey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1 Illini Dr, 
      Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Kasper is an Infectious Disease provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kasper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bacterial Meningitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Kasper is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      1701 E Woodfield Rd, 
      Schaumburg, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Stoecker is an Infectious Disease provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Stoecker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

      David W. Beezhold
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      901 McClintock Dr, 
      Burr Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Beezhold is an Infectious Disease provider in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Beezhold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Pneumonia.

      Brian C. Yu
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Bacterial Meningitis
      Infectious Disease

      Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

      13755 Cicero Ave, 
      Crestwood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Yu is an Infectious Disease provider in Crestwood, Illinois. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bacterial Meningitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and COVID-19.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Bacterial Meningitis?

      Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease characterized an inflammation of fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be caused by several types of bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Group B Streptococcus, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Listeria monocytogenes, as well as sinus and ear infections. While most people recover from bacterial meningitis, the disease can be fatal and cause permanent disabilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, and learning disabilities.

      When should I see a Bacterial Meningitis 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 a Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 a Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bacterial Meningitis 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 a Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis 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 Bacterial Meningitis doctors in Illinois, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bacterial Meningitis 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 a Bacterial Meningitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bacterial Meningitis 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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