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    MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak near Chicago, IL. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    78 providers found
      Bruce K. Tan
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Tan is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.

      Bobby A. Tajudeen
      Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1620 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bobby Tajudeen is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tajudeen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Septoplasty. Dr. Tajudeen is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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      Robert C. Kern
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Kern is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kern has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.

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      Peter L. Steinwald
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      5+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Steinwald is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Steinwald has been practicing medicine for over 5 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top area of expertise is Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

      Jean-paul Wolinsky
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wolinsky has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Marathi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jayant Pinto is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pituitary Tumor, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Pinto is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      225 East Chicago Ave, Division Of Neurosurgery, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish

      Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Kevin C. Welch
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Welch practices in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Welch has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

      Stephen T. Magill
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Magill is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Magill has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Ali A. Baaj
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Baaj is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baaj has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Alexander J. Nemeth
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      201 E Huron St 4th Fl, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Nemeth is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nemeth has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Meningioma.

      Kevin Swong
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Swong is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swong has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Erb's Palsy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Matthew B. Potts
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Potts is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Potts has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

      Joshua M. Rosenow
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Rosenow is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosenow has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

      Matthew C. Tate
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tate has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      James Boddu
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      7+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Boddu is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boddu has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Chondrodystrophy, and Laminectomy.

      Christopher S. Ahuja
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Ahuja is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahuja has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

      Gnel Pivazyan
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      7+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gnel Pivazyan is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pivazyan has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Arachnoiditis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Otolaryngology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1611 W Harrison St, Suite 550, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Filip is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Filip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Meningocele, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Sinusitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Filip is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
      Neurosurgery
      1725 W Harrison St, 885, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mazda Turel is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Turel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Meningioma, Spinal Tumor, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

      A CSF leak is an escape of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

      When should I see a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor search results page. 

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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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