The 20 Best Mesothelioma Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Mesothelioma Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Mesothelioma near Chicago, IL. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Nandini Kalakota
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group Oncology

    900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nandini Kalakota is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kalakota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Young K. Chae
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    233 E Superior St 1st Fl, Olson Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Chae is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chae has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Samuel S. Kim
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Joshua J. Meeks
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-150, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Meeks is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Meeks has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Orchiectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Ankit Bharat
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bharat has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Ryan J. Avery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Avery is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Avery has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Dean P. Schraufnagel
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Schraufnagel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schraufnagel has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Mohamed Abazeed
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Abazeed is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abazeed has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Niraj K. Shenoy
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-150, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niraj Shenoy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shenoy has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Mesothelioma
    Distinguished in Mesothelioma

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Straus is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Straus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Elite in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Mesothelioma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wickii Vigneswaran is a Thoracic Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vigneswaran is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Jason N. Macklis
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Macklis is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Macklis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Jon M. Richards
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Richards is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Pamela E. Kaiser
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Kaiser is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Edward S. James
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward James is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Mesothelioma
    Advanced in Mesothelioma

    Northwestern Medical Group-Arkes Pavilion

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 2140, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyoti Patel is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anaadriana Zakarija is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zakarija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisha Mohindra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mohindra has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Mulcahy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mulcahy has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mesothelioma
    Radiology

    Northwestern Medicine Department Of Radiology

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 800, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wymer is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wymer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesothelioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Mesothelioma?

    Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor. It mainly affects the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It is due to long-term asbestos exposure.

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

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

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

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