The 20 Best Fanconi Bickel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome near Chicago, IL. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Distinguished in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Distinguished in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

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

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

    Craig Langman is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Langman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystinosis, Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cybele Ghossein is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Ghossein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Ghossein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

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

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

    Priya Verghese is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Verghese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Rodby is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Rodby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Advanced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Whittier is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Whittier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

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

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

    Gal Finer is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Finer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lowe Syndrome, Dent Disease, Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Metabolic Acidosis.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

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

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

    Kavita Hodgkins is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hodgkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Urethral Valves, Nephrotic Syndrome, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

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

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

    Jill Krissberg is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Krissberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Meckel Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravir Baxi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baxi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Korbet is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Korbet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Rush University Subspecialty Care

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 710, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farahnak Assadi is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Assadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Renal Tubular Acidosis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Fanconi Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avia Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Low Potassium Level.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.

    9332 Skokie Blvd., 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Najafi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Najafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Najafi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Clardy is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Clardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Aminoaciduria, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome?

    Fanconi Bickel syndrome (FBS) is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of a substance called glycogen in different parts of the body. Glycogen is created when the body needs to store glucose (sugar). When the body needs sugar again, glycogen is transformed back into glucose for use. People with Fanconi Bickel syndrome do not store the appropriate amount of glycogen. Therefore, Fanconi Bickel syndrome is known as a glycogen storage disease. Specifically, glycogen accumulates in the liver and kidneys. Signs and symptoms begin in the first few months of life and include growing slower than expected (failure to thrive), excessive urination (polyuria), and weakened bones (rickets). Later in life, children may have short stature and a swollen liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly). Fanconi Bickel syndrome is caused by genetic changes to the SLC2A2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of FBS is based on a clinical examination that shows signs of FBS. The condition can be confirmed by genetic testing.

    When should I see a Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fanconi Bickel Syndrome 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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