The 20 Best Cockayne Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Cockayne Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Cockayne Syndrome near Chicago, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    210 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Bloomington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Holschbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Holschbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Holschbach is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Office

    1901 W Harrison St Rm 3620, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasmeen Golzar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Golzar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Erie Foster Avenue

    5215 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Neff is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Neff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2), GEMSS Syndrome, and Seckel Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    SIH Primary Care Harrisburg

    117 E Clark St, 
    Harrisburg, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Winkleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harrisburg, Illinois. Dr. Winkleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cranston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Cranston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Low Blood Pressure, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Vachagan Akopyan

    102 S Hennepin Ave, 
    Dixon, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Welty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dixon, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Welty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    6810 N. McCormick Blvd., 
    Lincolnwood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Purinson, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care to adults. She emphasizes long-term relationships, cultural sensitivity and shared decision-making. Dr. Purinson values spending time with patients, learning their stories and helping them identify care plans that reflect their health goals and fit their daily life. Dr. Purinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Provident Hospital Of Cook County

    500 E 51st St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Crystal Cash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoglophonic Dysplasia, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Mulibrey Nanism, and BOD Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shazia Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2), Langer Mesomelic Dysplasia, Campomelic Dysplasia, and Winchester Syndrome. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    840 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Giampietro is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Giampietro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, VACTERL Association, and FG Syndrome. Dr. Giampietro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Physician Services

    15 Founders Ln Ste 100, 
    Jacksonville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Colen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jacksonville, Illinois. Dr. Colen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Care Group LTD-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 640, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvette Shannon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sitosterolemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Jersey Community Hospital

    390 Maple Summit Rd, 
    Jerseyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lester Crancer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jerseyville, Illinois. Dr. Crancer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Crancer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

    1401 E 12th St, 
    Mendota, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Scholl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mendota, Illinois. Dr. Scholl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Rochelle Community Hospital

    900 N 2nd St, 
    Rochelle, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendall Vogeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochelle, Illinois. Dr. Vogeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cockayne Syndrome?

    Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by an abnormally small head size (microcephaly), a failure to gain weight and grow at the expected rate (failure to thrive) leading to very short stature, and delayed development. The signs and symptoms of this condition are usually apparent from infancy, and they worsen over time. Most affected individuals have an increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), and in some cases even a small amount of sun exposure can cause a sunburn or blistering of the skin. Other signs and symptoms often include hearing loss, vision loss, severe tooth decay, bone abnormalities, hands and feet that are cold all the time, and changes in the brain that can be seen on brain scans.

    When should I see a Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cockayne Syndrome 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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