The 20 Best Diskitis Doctors Near Me in Evanston, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Diskitis near Evanston, IL. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Kaplar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kaplar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group B Infection, Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, and Epidural Abscess. Dr. Kaplar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristina Pagett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Pagett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pagett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pagett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Akbar Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Serbo Croatian
    Accepting New Patients

    Marina Kovacevic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kovacevic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kovacevic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kovacevic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neel Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Moshe Sweet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sweet is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sweet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Massel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Massel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Acute Pain, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Massel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Massel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lukas Zebala is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Zebala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Zebala is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Zebala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayman Najib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Najib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatemia, Juvenile Paget's Disease, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Najib is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9600 Gross Point Rd Ste 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Nolden is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Nolden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nolden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    9000 Waukegan Rd, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Mardjetko is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mardjetko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mardjetko is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mardjetko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Referral may be required

    The Spine Center, SC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avi Bernstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Referral may be required

    The Spine Center, SC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spencer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Spencer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2100 Pfingsten Rd., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fitsum Kumssa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glenview, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kumssa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumssa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumssa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2100 Pfingsten Rd., IM/ICU Hospitalists, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shana Jagwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Jagwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jagwani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jagwani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Primary Care Chicago

    331 W Surf St, Ste 801, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Serbo Croatian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Predrag Simovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Simovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Simovic is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Simovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Swedish Covenant House Calls

    5140 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Salhadar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Salhadar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Family Medicine

    Michael Plunkett MDSc

    7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 182, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Fecal Impaction, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diskitis
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Varghese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Diskitis?

    Diskitis is swelling (inflammation) and irritation of the space between the bones of the spine (intervertebral disk space).

    When should I see a Diskitis doctor near Evanston, 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 Diskitis doctor near Evanston, 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 Diskitis doctors near Evanston, 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 Diskitis doctors near Evanston, 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 Diskitis doctor near Evanston, 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 Diskitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diskitis 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 Diskitis doctor near Evanston, 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 Diskitis 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 Diskitis 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 Diskitis doctors near Evanston, IL?

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

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