The 20 Best Lambdoid Synostosis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Lambdoid Synostosis Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Lambdoid Synostosis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 9, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maura Ryan is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

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    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Halabi is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, and Pectus Excavatum.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Prendergast is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    840 S Wood St Mc, 958 Uic Surgery, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Purnell is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Purnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Pierre Robin Sequence, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Purnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noopur Gangopadhyay is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gangopadhyay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip and Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Mcgrath is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Micrognathia, and Proximal Symphalangism.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery | Pediatrics

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravin-kumar Patel is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Goldenhar Disease, Femoral Facial Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, and Osteotomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Morris is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Venous Insufficiency, Cleft Lip and Palate, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Osteotomy. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

    Rush Presbyterian-St Lukes Med Ctr

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 425, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Tragos is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tragos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Crouzon Syndrome, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

    Mount Sinai Community Foundation

    1401 S California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Alkureishi is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alkureishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Bifid Nose, EEC Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Alkureishi is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjay Naran
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Children's Medical Group Plastic Surgery

    1675 Dempster St 3rd, 3rd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Naran is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Naran has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Dipatri is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dipatri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Hydrocephalus, and Medulloblastoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lambdoid Synostosis?

    Lambdoid synostosis, also known as posterior plagiocephaly, is a very rare form of craniosynostosis, which is a birth defect wherein one or more of the cranial sutures (joints) close too early before the brain is fully formed. Lambdoid synostosis involves the lambdoid suture that runs along the back of the head. As the brain continues to grow, the skull appears misshapen.

    When should I see a Lambdoid Synostosis doctor near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor near Chicago, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lambdoid Synostosis 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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