The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Aurora, IL

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The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors near Aurora, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near Aurora, IL. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    David J. Mcelligott
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    100 Spalding Drive, Suite 102, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Working together with my patients to provide them with professional personalized care. Dr. Mcelligott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

    Fatema M. Photowala
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatema Photowala is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Photowala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    James Lee
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lee is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Tenosynovitis.

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    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 204204, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rade Tomic is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Tomic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Humera Baig is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Studlo is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Studlo has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Galactocoele.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants SC

    2088 Ogden Ave Ste 250, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujay Bangarulingam is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Bangarulingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants SC

    2088 Ogden Ave Ste 250, 
    Aurora,, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Sheikh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora,, Illinois. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Bronchitis, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Shahid Ahsan
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    100 Spalding Dr., Suite 200, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

    Shahid Ahsan, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep medicine. He has been practicing since 1999 and brings decades of experience in internal medicine to patient care. Dr. Ahsan emphasizes education and personalized treatment plans to help patients understand their condition and stay healthy. He believes sleep disorders are often the starting point of serious illness and incorporates sleep medicine to support long-term wellbeing. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Edward Kessler
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    100 Spalding Dr., Suite 202, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward R. Kessler, MD, a pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides advanced care for patients with complex lung and respiratory conditions. He has specialized expertise in lung nodules, interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy. Dr. Kessler focuses on the early detection and treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic diseases, using minimally invasive diagnostic tools to improve outcomes and patient experience. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Brent T. Fonner
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Fonner is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Fonner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Galactocoele.

    Mahmoud Amarna
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Amarna is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Amarna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Mohammed S. Siddiqui
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1508 Aurora Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Siddiqui is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Rush-Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiraz Rahim is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Radiology

    Rush-Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Mousa is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Mousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Ganglioneuroblastoma.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Rush-Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Palmer is a Radiologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Respiratory Consultants SC

    2088 Ogden Ave Ste 250, 
    Aurora,, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akhtar Siddiqui is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Aurora,, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Aman Sethi
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    1508 Aurora Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aman Sethi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Therese Zeman
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    100 Spalding Dr., Suite 200, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Therese Zeman, MD, a pulmonary and critical care physician at Endeavor Health, treats patients in both outpatient and intensive care settings. She manages a wide range of respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD and interstitial lung disease, and is experienced in critical care for medically complex cases. Dr. Zeman emphasizes patient understanding and shared decision-making to guide personalized treatment. Dr. Zeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Delnor Community Hospital

    300 Randall Rd, 
    Geneva, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharmishtha Jayachandran is a Radiologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Jayachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Lung Disease?

    Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.

    When should I see an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Aurora, 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 an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Aurora, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Aurora, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Aurora, 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 an Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Aurora, 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor near Aurora, 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 Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Aurora, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Lung 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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