The 20 Best Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

Find the Top Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) near chicago, IL. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    2300 Childrens Plaza, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Burton is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Burton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease.

    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Earing is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Earing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 87 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arachnodactyly, Marfan Syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Earing is board certified in Practicing Since1998 and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Internal Medicine Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Earing is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). 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).

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    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). 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.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    General Surgery
    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

    Tord Alden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    840 S Wood St, M/c 856, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Hoganson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hoganson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Isovaleric Acidemia, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    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, Spanish

    John Sarwark is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sarwark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Chondrodystrophy, Decerebrate Posture, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Joel Charrow is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Charrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease, Achondroplasia, Isovaleric Acidemia, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayena Jabbehdari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jabbehdari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Retinopathy of Prematurity, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Haluk Altiok is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Altiok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Contractures, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Clubfoot, Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, and Osteotomy. Dr. Altiok is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Smith is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Acromicric Dysplasia, Desbuquois Syndrome, and Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.

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

    Carmen Gnatenco M.D. SC

    4938 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Beck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Fabry Disease, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Pathology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Kaul is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kaul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Kaul is board certified in American Board Of Pathology. Dr. Kaul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Resurrection

    7435 W Talcott Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Konkani, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Godwin D'souza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. D'souza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). He is also highly rated in 95 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. D'souza is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 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 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 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 near chicago, IL?

    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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