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    MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Illinois, US. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    81 providers found
      Danielle Rice
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Danielle Rice is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Shingles.

      Timothy J. Mikesell
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Mikesell is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mikesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Gumma, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss.

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      Wayne Rubinstein
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wayne Rubinstein is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Myasthenia Gravis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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      Anibal Lugo
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology

      Advocate Medical Group Neurology

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Anibal Lugo is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

      Roumen D. Balabanov
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roumen Balabanov is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balabanov has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Antonio Iglesias is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Iglesias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Iglesias is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Schneck is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Schneck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Schneck is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adil Javed is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Javed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Javed is currently accepting new patients.

      Bruce A. Cohen
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Cohen is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Reder is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Reder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reder is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Empowerme Rehabilitation Illinois LLC

      319 S 48th St, 
      Quincy, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Halley Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Quincy, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Necrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      9600 Gross Point Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, Louisiana Creole French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Afif Hentati is a Neurologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Hentati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Hentati is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Cook County

      1901 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fabian Sierra-Morales is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sierra-Morales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Sierra-Morales is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      200 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
      Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Juvinall is a Neurologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Juvinall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Juvinall is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Loyola Outpatient Center

      2160 S First Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Mccoyd is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mccoyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuralgia, and Spasticity. Dr. Mccoyd is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      5145 N California Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carolyn Goldschmidt is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Goldschmidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Rush University Medical Group

      1700 W Van Buren St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Shoemaker is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis. Dr. Shoemaker is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edith Graham is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Graham has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Carolyn Bevan is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bevan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      8600 State Route 91, Suite 130, 
      Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Shallat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Shallat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Shallat is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Neuromyelitis Optica?

      Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.

      When should I see a Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Illinois, US?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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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