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    MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Park Ridge, IL. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      John Ruge
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery

      Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

      1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Ruge is a Neurosurgery provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ruge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Patrick Sugrue
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

      1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1170, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Sugrue is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sugrue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Katherine Schwartz
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katherine Schwartz is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Stroke.

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      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Advanced Radiology Consultants SC

      1875 Dempster St Ste 245, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nila Alsheik is a Neuroradiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alsheik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Breast Infection, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      1775 Dempster St, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Michael is a Neuroradiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Michael has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Headache, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Achilles Karagianis is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Karagianis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Walker is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeev Polasani is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Polasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk.

      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

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

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

      Maura Ryan is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Glenview

      2180 Pfingsten Rd Ste 2000, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Irene Semenov is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Semenov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Vertigo, Headache, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Outpatient Northshore Rehab-Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center (Acc)

      2180 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexandru Barboi is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Barboi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Dev. Medical Associates SC

      5600 W Addison St Ste 400, 
      Chicago,, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Khachig Ishkhan is a Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Ishkhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Pain Medicine

      Northshore University Division Of Rheumatology

      9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Meyers is a Pain Medicine provider in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Tension Headache.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital

      9600 Gross Point Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristina Olsen is a Neuroradiologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Stroke, Herniated Disk, and Meningioma.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Bright Light Medical Imaging SC

      31 Arlington Heights Rd, 
      Elk Grove Village, IL 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ernest Laney is a Neuroradiologist in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Laney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Headache.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

      1000 Central St Ste 880, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nabil Makhlouf is a Neurologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Makhlouf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Occipital Horn Syndrome, Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, Menkes Disease, and Seizures.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aleksandrs Kalnins is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kalnins has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anne Doppenberg is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Doppenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Office

      4646 N Marine Dr Ste 4600, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Fernandez is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Emphysema.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Loyola University Medical Center

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

      Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Park Ridge, 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Park Ridge, IL?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation 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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