The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in Des Plaines, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 393 doctor with experience in Emphysema near Des Plaines, IL. Of these, 334 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Klein is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Klein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 265, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Alraiyes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alraiyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Alraiyes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Aleksandrovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Aleksandrovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactic Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Respiratory Acidosis, and Emphysema. Dr. Aleksandrovich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Chimino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Chimino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Chimino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    10 N Cumberland Ave, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tenosynovitis, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Cardiology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tomasz J. Kuzniar, MD, a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with sleep disorders, lung disease and respiratory failure. He treats asthma, COPD, sleep apnea and lung nodules. Fluent in English, French and Polish, Dr. Kuzniar offers bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and sleep studies to support lung and cardiac health. Dr. Kuzniar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kuzniar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Gastroenterology

    ACL Central Lab

    5400 Pearl St, 
    Rosemont, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bone is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Bone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Macroamylasemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Bone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Respiratory, Critical Care And Sleep Specialists, LLC

    1400 E. Golf Rd., Suite 211, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukesh Ahluwalia is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ahluwalia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Critical Care And Sleep Specialists, LLC

    1400 E Golf Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Rudnick is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Rudnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rudnick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1420 Renaissance Dr, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherazad Islam is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Islam is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Thoracic Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 265, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Axel Joob is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Joob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Joob is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

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

    Hyungmin Kang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Kang is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Internal Medicine

    Wellness Medical Associates, SC

    2150 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2250, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Sultan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, Pericarditis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2150 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Harris, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, blends his passion for engineering, collaboration and patient-centered care to support individuals with heart conditions. He values teamwork across specialties and strives to explain care plans in ways patients can easily understand. Dr. Harris is particularly excited about advances in non-invasive cardiac imaging and is committed to using up-to-date technology to improve outcomes. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Attack, and Fainting. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and National Board Of Echocardiography, Inc.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Katsoulis is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Katsoulis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Katsoulis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Bhaven Shah is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    9000 Waukegan Rd, Ste 220, 
    Morton Grove, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Syed is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Syed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Pulmonary Physicians Of The North Shore LTD

    2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Margolis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Margolis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    133 E. Brush Hill Road, Suite 110, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    I believe the foundation to excellent care is forming a partnership with my patients, based on open dialog and using evidence-based medicine, to help them achieve their individual health goals. Dr. Boddipalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Boddipalli is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Medicine.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Mountain Empire Radiology

    1200 Harger Rd, Ste 408, 
    Oak Brook, IL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Becker is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near Des Plaines, 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 an Emphysema doctor near Des Plaines, 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 Emphysema doctors near Des Plaines, 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 Emphysema doctors near Des Plaines, 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 an Emphysema doctor near Des Plaines, 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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor near Des Plaines, 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctors near Des Plaines, IL?

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

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