The 20 Best Brain Abscess Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near chicago, IL. Of these, 70 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4025 N Western Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Boyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    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, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Issam Awad is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Awad 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 Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Hemangioma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Awad is board certified in Practicing Since1986 and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Jeffrey Raskin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raskin is rated as an Advanced 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 Spasticity, Arachnoid Cysts, Epilepsy, Rhizotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    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

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 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). Dr. Tate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Rosenow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosenow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Rosenow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified). Dr. Rosenow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Lichtenbaum is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lichtenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Lichtenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lichtenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    3122 N. Ashland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricky Wong is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    3122 N. Ashland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Advanced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Reynolds is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Reynolds 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 Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Reynolds is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Farhat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farhat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samman Shahpar is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shahpar 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 Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priya Mhatre is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mhatre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Hemiplegia, Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish

    Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

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

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

    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 Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 101 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Munich is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Munich is rated as an Experienced 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, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Munich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Sani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sani 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1520 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arka Mallela is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mallela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Schwannoma, Optic Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Crowley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Crowley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Rima Dafer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Rci (Wrs), Llc.

    1520 W Harrison St, Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building, 7th Floor, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Castle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Castle 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 Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Castle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 a Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 a Brain Abscess 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 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 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 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 near chicago, IL?

    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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