The 20 Best Familial Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Familial Porencephaly near Chicago, IL. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 20 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Tate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tate is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Sibai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Sibai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Sibai is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 9, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

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    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maura Ryan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mckinney is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome. Dr. Mckinney is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matt Lesniak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Lesniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Lesniak is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    259 E Erie St Ste 1950, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Scoville is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Scoville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Sunken Fontanelles, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology | Neurology
    Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology | Neurology

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Chaney is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Chaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

    1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ruge is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ruge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Ruge is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Prendergast is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Ro is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackson Norman is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Caffey Disease, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Curran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Curran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Headache, Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Curran is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    676 N St Clair St Ste 1400, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Naidich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Naidich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Meningioma, Headache, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Naidich is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santhosh Gaddikeri is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gaddikeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Tissue Biopsy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Anderson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Neurofibromatosis, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

    Insight Hospital And Medical Center

    2525 S Michigan Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Bosman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bosman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
    Radiology

    Office

    1740 W Taylor St Rm 2510, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Burce Ozgen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ozgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Porencephaly?

    Familial porencephaly is part of a group of conditions called the COL4A1-related disorders. The conditions in this group have a range of signs and symptoms that involve fragile blood vessels. In familial porencephaly, fluid-filled cysts develop in the brain (porencephaly) during fetal development or soon after birth. These cysts typically occur in only one side of the brain and vary in size. The cysts are thought to be the result of bleeding within the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). People with this condition also have leukoencephalopathy, which is a change in a type of brain tissue called white matter that can be seen with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

    When should I see a Familial Porencephaly 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 a Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 a Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Porencephaly 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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