The 20 Best Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) near Illinois, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    2300 Childrens Plaza, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Burton is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Burton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease.

    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc

    4500 Memorial Dr, 
    Belleville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Dickson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B). Dr. Dickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

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

    Michael Earing is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Earing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arachnodactyly, Marfan Syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant.

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    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital

    3701 Doty Rd, 
    Woodstock,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendra Ward is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Woodstock,, Illinois. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Block, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Artery Agenesis.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jarrett Linder is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Linder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Wildervanck Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Chaouki is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Chaouki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Sengers Syndrome, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Hauck is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hauck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Neurology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyce Wu is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lissencephaly 1, and Hydranencephaly.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethan Lemley is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Lemley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Mitral Atresia.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Lee is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Fistula, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carr is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheetal Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Perrault Syndrome, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Internal Medicine

    SW. Medical Consultants Inc.

    6400 W College Dr Ste 600, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Beck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Fabry Disease, Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    225 E Chicago Ave # 59, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Prada is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are RASopathies, Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Baker is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), and Propionic Acidemia.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    840 S Wood St, M/c 856, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Hoganson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hoganson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Isovaleric Acidemia, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, and Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency.

    Bonnie J. Lewan
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2500 W Fabyan Pkwy, 
    Batavia, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bonnie Lewan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Batavia, Illinois. Dr. Lewan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome).

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Office

    2515 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spielberg is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Spielberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Orthopedics

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sarwark is an Orthopedics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sarwark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Chondrodystrophy, Decorticate Posture, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)?

    Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of rare diseases in which the body is missing or does not have enough of an enzyme needed to break down long chains of sugar molecules. These chains of molecules are called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides). As a result, the molecules build up in different parts of the body and cause various health problems. There are several types of MPSs, including:

    • MPS I (Hurler syndrome; Hurler-Scheie syndrome; Scheie syndrome)
    • MPS II (Hunter syndrome)
    • MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome)
    • MPS IV (Morquio syndrome)

    When should I see a Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 a Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 a Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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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