The 20 Best Malakoplakia Doctors Near Me in Chicago Ridge, IL

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The 20 Best Malakoplakia Doctors near Chicago Ridge, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Malakoplakia near Chicago Ridge, IL. Of these, 57 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Mark B. Lyon
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    2850 W 95th St, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lyon is a Urologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    John N. Defranco
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Defranco is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Defranco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ikechukwu K. Oguejiofor
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ikechukwu Oguejiofor is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Oguejiofor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

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    Aaron D. Berger
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Berger is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Jae H. Kim
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jae Kim is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

    Herbert M. User
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert User is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. User is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    James A. Sylora
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    2850 W 95th St, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sylora is a Urologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Sylora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    10400 Southwest Hwy LL, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Zumerchik is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Zumerchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Steven M. Pierpaoli
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    16632 107th Ct, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pierpaoli is a Urologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Pierpaoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Antonio Mancini
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    15234 S Harlem Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Mancini is a Urologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Mancini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Michael E. Herzog
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    15234 S Harlem Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Herzog is a Urologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Herzog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    George I. Sreckovic
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    15234 S Harlem Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, Serbian
    Offers Telehealth

    George Sreckovic is a Urologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Sreckovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Gopal N. Gupta
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Loyola University Medical Center

    719 W N Ave, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gopal Gupta is a Urologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    10400 Southwest Hwy, Ll, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Turk is a Urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Turk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Turk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    5660 W 95th St Ste 4, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Bonaguro is a Urologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bonaguro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Obstructive Uropathy, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Woods is a Urologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Gonzalez is a Urologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Rush University Medical Group

    1725 W Harrison St, Suite 970, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ithaar Derweesh is a Urologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Derweesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    1725 W Harrison St, Suite 970, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Pessis is a Urologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pessis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Boils. Dr. Pessis is currently accepting new patients.

    Laurie Bachrach
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    UroPartners, LLC

    501 W. North Ave., Suite 201, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Bachrach is a Urologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Bachrach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Malakoplakia?

    Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory disease. It most commonly involves the urogenital system (reproductive organs and urinary system), but may also be found in other regions of the body, including the pelvis, bones, lungs, thyroid gland, gastrointestinal (digestive) tract, skin, and kidneys. Symptoms of Malakoplakia differ depending on the involved area. For example, when the skin is affected the Malakoplakia may appear rash-like with small areas of itchy, reddened skin that may be painful and/or fluid filled. The cause of Malakoplakia is not well understood. It is thought to be related to an issue with the function of one's macrophages, which are one type of cell within the immune system that respond to foreign invaders (bacteria). E.coli is the most common type of bacteria that leads to Malakoplakia. Individuals with a compromised immune system have an elevated risk to develop Malakoplakia.

    When should I see a Malakoplakia doctor near Chicago Ridge, 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 Malakoplakia doctor near Chicago Ridge, 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 Malakoplakia doctors near Chicago Ridge, 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 Malakoplakia doctors near Chicago Ridge, 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 Malakoplakia doctor near Chicago Ridge, 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 Malakoplakia doctor search results page. 

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

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

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