The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Citow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bagan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Breit is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Breit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Breit is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Walsh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Walsh is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    2101 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Erulkar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Erulkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Erulkar is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corinne Atty is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Atty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Headache. Dr. Atty is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Lake Forest Hospital Snu

    660 N Westmoreland Rd, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kamysz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Kamysz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Baker Cyst, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beck Alex is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Alex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Emphysema, Ureterocele, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Federal Health Care Center

    3001 Green Bay Rd, 
    North Chicago, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    German Kilimnik is a Radiologist practicing medicine in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kilimnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery | Physiatry | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Noam Stadlan, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in spine surgery with nearly 30 years of experience treating complex spinal conditions. He focuses on personalized, conservative care plans and partners with patients to explore both surgical and nonsurgical options. Dr. Stadlan emphasizes thorough diagnosis, clear communication and shared decision-making to ensure every treatment aligns with each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Stadlan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Stadlan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Internal Medicine

    Kenneth R Margules, MD

    755 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Margules is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Margules is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Margules is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Alexander Zartaisky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Zartaisky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Invertebral Disc Disease, Headache, and Stroke. Dr. Zartaisky is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Foosaner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Foosaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Foosaner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Daniel Kim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Alexander is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital

    9600 Gross Point Rd, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Olsen is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Olsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Stroke, Herniated Disk, and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Papesch is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Papesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Headache, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    350 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhutav Parikh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    202 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Levin is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Levin is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctors near Lake Forest, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk 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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