The 20 Best Craniopharyngioma Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Craniopharyngioma near Chicago, IL. Of these, 46 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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58 providers found
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 9, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

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

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

    Maura Ryan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

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    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Kumthekar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Kumthekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Kumthekar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Magill is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Magill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Magill is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gnel Pivazyan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Pivazyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Arachnoiditis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1411 S Michigan Ave Fl 5, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roselyn Cristelle is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cristelle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothalamic Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Pituitary Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

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

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

    Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Prendergast is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Halabi is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, and Pectus Excavatum.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Heimberger is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Heimberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Heimberger is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santhosh Gaddikeri is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gaddikeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Tissue Biopsy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chanae Dixon is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Caudal Regression Syndrome, Meningocele, Stroke, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudeep Bhabad is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhabad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bresler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bresler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 456, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miral Jhaveri is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jhaveri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Laminectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery

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

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

    Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    General Surgery

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

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

    Tord Alden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenyu Huang is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid Resistance, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Hypoaldosteronism, and Pituitary Tumor. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Certified).

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurology

    Rehab. Associates Of Chicago SC

    850 S Wabash Ave Ste 210, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Young is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Craniopharyngioma?

    A craniopharyngioma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops at the base of the brain near the pituitary gland.

    When should I see a Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniopharyngioma 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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