The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in lake forest, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near lake forest, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Walsh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Walsh is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified). Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

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

    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 Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tejada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

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

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

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

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

    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 Hydrocephalus. 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 Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bagan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakeel Chowdhry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chowdhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Ganesha Institute Of Neurology And Psychiatry, SC

    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijayta Kapuria is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kapuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Kapuria is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Kapuria is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    920 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 2100, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Ares is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Ares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ares is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ares is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Libertyville Neurosurgery LLC

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

    Robert Erickson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashvini Premkumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Premkumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Premkumar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Premkumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Yucus is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Yucus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Progressive Aphasia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Frontotemporal Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Yucus is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties. Dr. Yucus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernadette Schoneburg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Schoneburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Chorea, and Focal Dystonia. Dr. Schoneburg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Schoneburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    650 W Lake Cook Rd, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Macdougall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Macdougall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy. Dr. Macdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurology. Dr. Macdougall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Choi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Choi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Harris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Migraine. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ninith Kartha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Kartha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Chorea. Dr. Kartha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kartha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Northshore Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gorey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Gorey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. Dr. Gorey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Hydrocephalus?

    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull.

    Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."

    When should I see a Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctors near lake forest, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hydrocephalus 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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