The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Downers Grove, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Nina Paleologos
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Psychiatry | Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    3551 Highland Ave Ste, Ste 200A, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Paleologos is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Paleologos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma.

    Neil Dalal
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    3745 Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Dalal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gliosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Ilia R. Sumoza
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    3745 Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ilia Sumoza is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Sumoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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    Osaama H. Khan
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Osaama Khan is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    William F. Hartsell
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    3815 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hartsell is a Radiation Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hartsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Melanoma of the Eye, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, and Thymectomy.

    Preeti K. Parhar
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    3815 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeti Parhar is a Radiation Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Parhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

    Patrick J. Sweeney
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    1 Salt Creek Ln, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Sweeney is a Radiation Oncologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Vinai Gondi
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    4405 Weaver Pkwy, 
    Waterman, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinai Gondi is a Radiation Oncologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Gondi has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Raed Abusuwwa
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    3551 Highland Ave Ste, Ste 200A, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Raed Abusuwwa is a Neurosurgery provider in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Abusuwwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Nasir Shahab
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Oncology | Hematology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Personalizing cancer care. Dr. Shahab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 700, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arpi Thukral is a Radiation Oncologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Thukral has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Ependymoma.

    Syed M. Ahmed
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 700, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Ahmed is an Oncologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Christopher M. George
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 700, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher George is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. George has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Kapila Kalakota
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    1 Salt Creek Ln, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kapila Kalakota is a Radiation Oncologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Kalakota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Riaz Elahi
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Oncology

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Riaz Elahi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siting Trybula is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Trybula has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Foot Drop, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    1 Salt Creek Ln, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chirag Modi is a Radiation Oncologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.

    William Broderick
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    120 Spalding Dr., Suite 111, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William R. Broderick, MD, a hematology and oncology specialist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with a wide range of cancer and blood-related conditions. His clinical expertise includes neuro-oncology, hematologic disorders and general oncology. Dr. Broderick provides evidence-based care grounded in strong patient relationships, helping individuals navigate their diagnosis and treatment with clarity and compassion. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Nasiruddin Mohammed
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    4405 Weaver Pkwy, 
    Waterman, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasiruddin Mohammed is a Radiation Oncologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Mohammed has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Andy Su
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fox Valley Radiation Oncology, LLC

    177 E. Brush Hill Rd., 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Su is a Radiation Oncologist in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ependymoma?

    An ependymoma is a type of tumor which mainly occurs in young children that affects the brain or spinal cord. Ependymomas arise from the ependymal cells lining the passageways where cerebrospinal fluid flows. Ependymomas are categorized by grades based on their characteristics: Grade I ependymomas are considered to be slow growing, low-grade tumors; Grade II ependymomas may occur in the brain or spine and are also considered to be low-grade tumors; Grade III ependymomas are malignant (cancer), fast-growing tumors that most often occur in the brain and sometimes the spine. Rarely, an ependymoma can occur in the ovaries.

    When should I see an Ependymoma doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma doctors near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma doctors near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctors near Downers Grove, IL?

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

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