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

Find the Top Herniated Disk Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Jonathan S. Citow
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Juan C. Tejada
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Bradley T. Bagan
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Robert A. Breit
    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 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Breit has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Chronic Cough.

    Michael T. Walsh
    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 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Walsh has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Jonathan Erulkar
    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 in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Erulkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    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 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Atty has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Headache.

    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 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Kamysz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Alex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are 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 in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kilimnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Noam Stadlan
    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. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Alexander Zartaisky
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Zartaisky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Invertebral Disc Disease, Headache, and Stroke.

    David E. Foosaner
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Foosaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Daniel Y. Kim
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Jonathan M. Alexander
    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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    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 in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Olsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Papesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

    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

    Daniel Levin is a Pain Medicine provider in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Vista Medical Center East

    1324 N Sheridan Rd, 
    Waukegan, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Post is a Radiologist in Waukegan, Illinois. Dr. Post is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Gallbladder Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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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