The 20 Best Brain Abscess Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near Illinois, US. Of these, 120 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bagan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Farhat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1170, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Sugrue is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sugrue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Sugrue is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerrel Boyer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Boyer is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1170, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Demetrius Lopes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lopes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Lopes is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group

    1054 Norwood Ln, 
    Bartlett, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Shreya Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bartlett, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Abscess, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Tsung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Tsung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tsung is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neuroradiology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neuroradiology | Physiatry

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Physiatry

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffery Stedwill is a Physiatrist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Stedwill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Stedwill is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Phys Medicine And Rehab.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Klopfenstein is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Klopfenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Klopfenstein is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Kassam is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kassam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kassam is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Hussein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Hussein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hussein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Keith L Schaible, MD

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Schaible is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaible is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Laminectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Schaible is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rehan Sajjad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sajjad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sajjad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Tate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tate is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdulrahman Albakr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Albakr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Empty Sella Syndrome, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Albakr is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Ricky Wong, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating complex brain and spine tumors using both open and minimally invasive techniques. He emphasizes the importance of counseling and guiding patients through life-changing diagnoses with empathy and clarity. Dr. Wong is committed to continuous learning and integrating the latest technology—such as robotics, endoscopes and functional mapping—to deliver precise, patient-centered care. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Bailes, MD, a neurosurgeon and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Endeavor Health, treats a wide range of brain and spine conditions. He brings decades of experience and research in brain injury, tumor surgery and advanced drug delivery to his work. Dr. Bailes is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based treatment using the latest technologies and a skilled, multidisciplinary team. Dr. Bailes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bailes is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5115 N. Francisco Ave., Neurosciences Institute, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kelly Johnson, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of brain and spine tumors, head and neck cancers, and traumatic injuries to the brain and spine. He also manages headache and myofascial pain syndromes and offers minimally invasive spine surgery when appropriate. Dr. Johnson prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment options, often nonsurgical, and tailors each plan to maximize patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess

    Advent Neurology, SC

    657 E Golf Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Sailaja Maramreddy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Maramreddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Seizures, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome. Dr. Maramreddy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Abscess?

    A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

    When should I see a Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Abscess 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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