The 20 Best Microcephaly Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

Find the Top Microcephaly Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Microcephaly near chicago, IL. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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74 providers found
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Advanced in Microcephaly
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    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

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

    Joanna Garcia-Pierce is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia-Pierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Athetosis, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Neurology
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Joyce Wu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

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

    Carlos Prada is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 172 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RASopathies, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

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

    Laura Vernon is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vernon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Aicardi Syndrome, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Divya Desai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Ellen Chadwick is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chadwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Infantile Neutropenia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave Ste 51, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Andrea Pardo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Epilepsy in Children, Lissencephaly 1, and Coach Syndrome.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niccolo Mencacci is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mencacci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mencacci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana-marie Rojas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Anisa Kelley is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

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

    Mindy Li is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 87 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and DK Phocomelia Syndrome. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Aida Richardson is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome (BOFS), Hereditary Neuroblastoma, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Joanna Blackburn is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Status Epilepticus, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Denis Altman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Altman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, Trisomy 13, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    David Bieber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Athetosis. Dr. Bieber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Joshua Baker is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), Niemann-Pick Disease, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome).

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Alma Bicknese is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bicknese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Spasmus Nutans, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Rebecca Garcia-Sosa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia-Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Robert Listernick is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Listernick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Legius Syndrome, and Glutaric Acidemia Type 2.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Syeda Shahid is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Periventricular Heterotopia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Shahid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Microcephaly?

    Microcephaly is a condition in which a person's head size is much smaller than that of others of the same age and sex. Head size is measured as the distance around the top of the head. A smaller than normal size is determined using standardized charts of head circumference.

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

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

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

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