The 20 Best Fibrosing Mediastinitis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Fibrosing Mediastinitis Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Fibrosing Mediastinitis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Ankit Bharat
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bharat has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Dean P. Schraufnagel
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Schraufnagel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schraufnagel has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Samuel S. Kim
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Kalvin C. Lung
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalvin Lung is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lung has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Neuroradiology

    Office

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

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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

    Naseem Shakir is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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

    Daniel Schwartz is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pectus Excavatum, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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

    Safwan Halabi is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, and Pectus Excavatum.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Cynthia Rigsby is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rigsby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Radiology

    Northwestern Medicine Department Of Radiology

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 800, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wymer is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wymer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Keyur Parekh is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lump in the Abdomen, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    General Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

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

    Malek Massad is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Massad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Seth Krantz
    Distinguished in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Krantz, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancers, including robotic-assisted techniques. As chief of thoracic surgery, he is committed to personalized care, from diagnosis through recovery, and is actively involved in research exploring genetic risk factors for cancer. Dr. Krantz is particularly focused on improving early detection and expanding lung cancer screening using genetic insights to better identify patients at risk. Dr. Krantz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Richard Gore
    Distinguished in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Distinguished in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gore is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Gore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Nasal Flaring.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Fibrosing Mediastinitis?

    Fibrosing mediastinitis is a condition that affects the area between the lungs (mediastinum) which contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), esophagus, and lymph nodes. People with Fibrosing mediastinitis have varying amounts of scar tissue in the mediastinum which may cause problems for the organs located there. For example, some affected people may develop blocked airways that can interfere with lung function. Others may have compressed blood vessels which can slow or prevent blood flow to and from the heart. The exact cause of Fibrosing mediastinitis is not fully understood, but it is not inherited. Many cases are linked to a specific type of fungal infection called histoplasmosis.

    When should I see a Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fibrosing Mediastinitis 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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