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    MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Familial Porencephaly near Park Ridge, IL. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      John Ruge
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

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

      John Ruge is a Neurosurgery provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ruge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Distinguished in Familial Porencephaly
      Distinguished in Familial Porencephaly

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Glen K. Geremia
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

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

      Glen Geremia is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Geremia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Ascites, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Headache.

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      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Integrated Imaging Consultants LLC

      1775 Dempster St, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nila Alsheik is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alsheik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Breast Infection, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

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

      Alan Lobo is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lobo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      1420 Renaissance Dr, Suite 307, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barry Rabin is a Radiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Meningioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Mariah Siddiqui is a Radiologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqui has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Pineocytoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Schneck is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Schneck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Schneck is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Serrone is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Serrone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Serrone is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      2160 S First Ave, Maguire Center, Rm 1900, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shakeel Chowdhry is a Neurosurgery provider in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chowdhry is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      9600 Gross Point Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, Louisiana Creole French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Afif Hentati is a Neurologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Hentati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Hentati is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      524 Main St, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristina Olsen is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Stroke, Herniated Disk, and Meningioma.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1000 Central St, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Julian Bailes is a Neurosurgery provider in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Bailes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bailes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1000 Central St, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Ricky Wong is a Neurosurgery provider in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, Suite 2218a, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajeev Polasani is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Polasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Polasani is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, Suite 2218a, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Achilles Karagianis is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Karagianis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Select Rehabilitation LLC

      2600 Compass Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexandru Olaru is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Olaru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Seizures. Dr. Olaru is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      5115 N Francisco Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Franco Campanella is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Campanella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Campanella is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      5115 N Francisco Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Ares is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ares is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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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