The 20 Best Laryngomalacia Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Laryngomalacia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Laryngomalacia near Chicago, IL. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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35 providers found
    Elite in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Elite in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Dana Thompson is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Taher Valika is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Valika is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Laryngeal Cleft, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery

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

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

    Saied Ghadersohi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ghadersohi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

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    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Colman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Mastoiditis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Cleft Lip and Palate. Dr. Colman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    Steven Lestrud is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lestrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Asthma, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    331 W Surf St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Hudson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Hudson is board certified in  .

    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery

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

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

    Jonathan Ida is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    James Schroeder is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Swallowing Difficulty, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Inbal Bendror is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bendror is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Micrognathia, and Choanal Atresia.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Otolaryngology

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dayton Rand is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Jennifer Lavin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tracheobronchomalacia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery

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

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

    Stephen Hoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Microtia, Cholesteatoma, Endoscopy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    John Palla is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Palla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Spondylocostal Dysostosis.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    Avani Shah is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, Grass Allergy, and Sandhoff Disease.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    Janaki Paskaradevan is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Paskaradevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Douglas Johnston is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Congenital Athymia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    Laura Swibel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, and Laryngomalacia.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    Kathleen Boyne is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

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

    Oren Lakser is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lakser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laryngomalacia
    General Surgery

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

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

    John Maddalozzo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maddalozzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Congenital Athymia, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thyroidectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Laryngomalacia?

    Laryngomalacia is an abnormality of the voice box (larynx) that leads to the inward collapse of the airway when air is drawn into the lungs (inspiration). It usually becomes apparent at birth or shortly after birth. The most common symptom is noisy breathing (stridor) that is often worse when the infant is on his/her back or crying. In more severe cases, symptoms may include difficulty breathing with the chest pulling inward (retraction), poor weight gain from difficulty feeding, apnea, and cyanosis. The underlying cause of the condition is unknown. Most cases occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition.

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

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

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

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