The 20 Best Meningocele Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Meningocele Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Meningocele near Illinois, US. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Jonathan S. Citow
    Advanced in Meningocele
    Advanced in Meningocele

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    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 Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    George Jones
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    120 Spalding Dr., Suite 308, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G. Alexander Jones, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in complex spine surgery, spine tumors and brain tumors. With a focus on individualized care, he works closely with each patient to understand their goals and tailor treatments accordingly. Dr. Jones is committed to providing the least invasive, most effective treatments and is part of a team advancing access to innovative technologies for brain and spine care. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Bone Graft, and Laminectomy.

    John Brayton
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Brayton is a Neurosurgery provider in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Brayton has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Kevin Swong
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Swong is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swong has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Erb's Palsy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Taras W. Masnyk
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    245 S Gary Ave Ste 100, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taras Masnyk is a Neurosurgery provider in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Masnyk has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Foot Drop, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Jean-paul Wolinsky
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Experienced in Meningocele
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wolinsky has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Meningocele
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    600 S Paulina St Ste 403, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mira Ayoub is an Interventional Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ayoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. Her top areas of expertise are Caudal Regression Syndrome and Meningocele.

    Experienced in Meningocele
    Experienced in Meningocele

    UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial

    1 Ingalls Dr, 
    Harvey, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ademola Obajuluwa is a Radiologist in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Obajuluwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Tenosynovitis, Headache, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chanae Dixon is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. Her top areas of expertise are Caudal Regression Syndrome, Meningocele, Stroke, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology

    UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial

    1 Ingalls Dr, 
    Harvey, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wilczynski is a Neuroradiologist in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Wilczynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Byrd is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 855, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John O'toole is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Meningocele
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Meningocele
    General Surgery

    Rush Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 550, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Filip is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Filip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Meningocele, Sinusitis, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Warnke is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Warnke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurology
    Advanced in Meningocele
    Neurology

    Office

    79 N 129th Infantry Dr, 
    Joliet, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Monaco is a Neurologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Monaco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Ali A. Baaj
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Baaj is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baaj has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Ayesha Hussain
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Family Medicine

    Asian Human Services Family Health Center

    6301 N. Western Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayesha Hussain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Meningocele, and Cavernous Lymphangioma.

    Minesh U. Morker
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Experienced in Meningocele
    5 Kish Hospital Dr Ste 203, 
    Dekalb, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minesh Morker is a Neurologist in Dekalb, Illinois. Dr. Morker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Epilepsy.

    Subhash K. Patel
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Experienced in Meningocele
    351 Delnor Dr Ste 401, 
    Geneva, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhash Patel is a Neurologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Strabismus, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Franco Campanella
    Experienced in Meningocele
    Experienced in Meningocele

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franco Michael Campanella, DO, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. He applies a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and managing disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Dr. Campanella works collaboratively with patients to develop care plans that support their long-term neurological health. Dr. Campanella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningocele. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Meningocele?

    Protrusion of the meninges through a defect of the vertebral column.

    When should I see an Meningocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Meningocele 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 Meningocele doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Meningocele 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 Meningocele 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 Meningocele doctors in Illinois, US?

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

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