The 20 Best Hirschsprung Disease Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Hirschsprung Disease Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Hirschsprung Disease near Illinois, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Distinguished in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Grabowski is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grabowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Oophorectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Suzanne Alfano
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

    North Arlington Pediatrics

    1430 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 210, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Alfano is a Pediatrics provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Alfano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Jaundice.

    Sheela Mahendra
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    120 Spalding Dr., Suite 411, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela R. Mahendra, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for infants, children and adolescents with digestive system conditions. She evaluates symptoms such as abdominal pain, feeding issues and growth concerns, offering specialized treatment to support pediatric digestive health. Dr. Mahendra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Malnutrition, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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    William Gros
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Family Medicine
    512 W. Burlington Ave., Suite 100, 
    La Grange, IL 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    First and foremost, I am my patient's advocate. I do my best to help coordinate and direct patient care with special emphasis on continuity. Dr. Gros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Sitosterolemia, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Augustine is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Augustine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Children's Medical Group Pediatric Surgery

    420 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Munaco is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Munaco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Fryns Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirsten Loftus is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Loftus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Croup.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jarrett Linder is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Linder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Wildervanck Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Osgood is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Osgood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Esophageal Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.

    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Rowell is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rowell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lautz is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lautz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Infantile Pneumothorax, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Fortunato is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fortunato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yue-yung Hu is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Goldstein is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Cloacal Exstrophy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katrine Lofberg is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lofberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Kesavan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kesavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Encopresis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatrics

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Green is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Celiac Disease, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Pratt is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Delayed Growth, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Surgery

    Heyde Eye Center S.C

    400 NE Saint Mark Ct, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Aprahamian is a Pediatric Surgeon in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Aprahamian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

    Rush University Medical Center

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Chen is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Malnutrition, Hirschsprung Disease, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hirschsprung Disease?

    Hirschsprung disease is an intestinal disorder characterized by the absence of nerves in parts of the intestine. This condition occurs when the nerves in the intestine (enteric nerves) do not form properly during development before birth (embryonic development). This condition is usually identified in the first two months of life, although less severe cases may be diagnosed later in childhood.

    When should I see an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Hirschsprung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hirschsprung Disease 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 an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Hirschsprung Disease 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 Hirschsprung Disease 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 Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hirschsprung Disease 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 an Hirschsprung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hirschsprung Disease 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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