The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Encephalocele Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Illinois, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Katarina B. Dakay
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katarina Dakay is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Dakay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Jeffrey D. Klopfenstein
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Klopfenstein is a Neurosurgery provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Klopfenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Ricky Wong
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Ricky Wong, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating complex brain and spine tumors using both open and minimally invasive techniques. He emphasizes the importance of counseling and guiding patients through life-changing diagnoses with empathy and clarity. Dr. Wong is committed to continuous learning and integrating the latest technology—such as robotics, endoscopes and functional mapping—to deliver precise, patient-centered care. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    John Brayton
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Brayton is a Neurosurgery provider in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Brayton has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Krishna C. Joshi
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    3551 Highland Ave Ste, Ste 200A, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Krishna Joshi is a Neurosurgery provider in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chemosis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Andrew Johnson
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5115 N. Francisco Ave., Neurosciences Institute, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kelly Johnson, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of brain and spine tumors, head and neck cancers, and traumatic injuries to the brain and spine. He also manages headache and myofascial pain syndromes and offers minimally invasive spine surgery when appropriate. Dr. Johnson prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment options, often nonsurgical, and tailors each plan to maximize patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Abdulrahman Albakr
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdulrahman Albakr is a Neurosurgery provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Albakr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Empty Sella Syndrome, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Radiology | Neurology

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Chaney is a Radiologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Childrens Memorial Hospital

    2300 N Childrens Plz # 28, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hideki Ogiwara is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ogiwara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Pineocytoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tord Alden is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Eye Center Physicians LTD.

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 906, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milena Stosic is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stosic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Craniopharyngioma, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Munich is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Munich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Office

    2160 S 1st Ave # 19, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Anderson is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1118, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aimee Szewka is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Szewka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Germanwala is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Germanwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Acoustic Neuroma, Nerve Decompression, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1121, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sayona John is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paramita Das is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Office

    800 N 1st St, 
    Springfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Omarro is a Neurologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Omarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Encephalocele.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Ramsis Ghaly MD SC

    4260 Westbrook Dr Ste 127, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsis Ghaly is a Neurosurgery provider in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Ghaly has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Ependymoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Encephalocele?

    Encephaloceles are rare neural tube defects characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. The result is a groove down the midline of the upper part of the skull, or the area between the forehead and nose, or the back of the skull. When located in the back of the skull, Encephaloceles are often associated with neurological problems. Encephaloceles are usually dramatic deformities diagnosed immediately after birth; but occasionally a small Encephalocele in the nasal and forehead region can go undetected. There is a genetic component to the condition; it often occurs in families with a history of spina bifida and anencephaly in other family members.

    When should I see an Encephalocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctors in Illinois, US?

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

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