The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Chicago, IL. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
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    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

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

    Katarina Dakay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Dakay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Dakay is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

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

    Jeffrey Klopfenstein is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Klopfenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Klopfenstein is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Referral may be required

    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. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Brayton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Brayton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Brayton is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

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

    Krishna Joshi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chemosis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Joshi is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls Harvey

    1 Ingalls Dr., 
    Harvey, IL 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Shen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Shen is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls Harvey

    1 Ingalls Dr., 
    Harvey, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evgeny Tsimerinov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Tsimerinov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Invertebral Disc Disease, and Brain Stem Cancer. Dr. Tsimerinov is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology Neurology.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

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

    Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Memorial Hospital

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

    Hideki Ogiwara is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ogiwara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Pineocytoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    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 Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Eye Center Physicians LTD.

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

    Milena Stosic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stosic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Craniopharyngioma, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab

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

    Stephan Munich is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Munich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Offers Telehealth

    Paramita Das is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Das is board certified in Neurological Surgery and Practicing Since2010.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Carroll is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, Status Epilepticus, Encephalocele, and Seizures. Dr. Carroll is board certified in Epilepsy Neurocritical Care Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Omer Doron is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Doron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thrombectomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls Harvey

    1 Ingalls Dr., 
    Harvey, IL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Chu is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology Neurology.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

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

    Abdulrahman Albakr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Albakr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Empty Sella Syndrome, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Albakr is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Douglas Anderson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Aimee Szewka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Szewka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

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

    Anand Germanwala is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Germanwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Acoustic Neuroma, Nerve Decompression, and Septoplasty.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 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 an Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele 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 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 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 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 near Chicago, IL?

    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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