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

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Chicago, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Office

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

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

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    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology

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

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

    Reema Habiby is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Habiby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Mosaicism, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, and Diabetes Insipidus (DI).

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Jackson Norman is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heimberger has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Sudeep Bhabad is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhabad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Ashley Plant is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Plant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Medulloblastoma, Optic Glioma, and Glioma.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Alicia Lenzen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lenzen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

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

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

    Michael Decuypere is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Decuypere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Jennifer Schneiderman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schneiderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Neuroblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Sarah Sung is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Neuroepithelioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Rajeev Polasani
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajeev Sai Polasani, MD, a neuroradiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interpreting advanced imaging of the brain, spine and nervous system. He provides diagnostic expertise that supports timely evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions. Dr. Polasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk.

    Christopher Trevino
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ray Trevino, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system. Dr. Trevino provides care for neurologic concerns such as seizures, migraines and movement disorders using evidence-based diagnostic tools and therapies. Dr. Trevino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Ependymoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diencephalic Syndrome?

    Diencephalic syndrome is a condition caused by a tumor located in a portion of the brain above the brainstem called the diencephalon. The diencephalon includes the hypothalamus and the thalamus. This condition is usually found in infants and young children and may result in symptoms including failure to gain weight and grow normally (failure to thrive), progressive thinness and weakness (emaciation), and hyperactivity and restlessness (hyperkinesia). Other symptoms may include abnormal eye movements and vision issues, vomiting, and hydrocephalus. Diencephalic syndrome is most commonly caused by astrocytomas; however, other types of tumors may be associated including ependymoma, dysgerminoma, and ganglioma. Given their location, these tumors may cause symptoms by leading to abnormal functioning of the hypothalamus and optic nerve.

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

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

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

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