The 20 Best Optic Glioma Doctors Near Me in chicago, IL

Find the Top Optic Glioma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Optic Glioma near chicago, IL. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    259 E Erie St Ste 2450, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahram Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microphthalmia, Strabismus, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    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
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma. Dr. Gadde is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

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

    Angela Waanders is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Waanders is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Optic Glioma, and Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.

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    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    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

    Janice Lasky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lasky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Optic Glioma, and Retinoblastoma.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    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, French, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish

    Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1520 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arka Mallela is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mallela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Schwannoma, Optic Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ramirez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Papilledema, and Esotropia. Dr. Ramirez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    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

    Michael Decuypere is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Decuypere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    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

    Hong Yoon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Hereditary Retinoblastoma, Strabismus, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    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

    Brenda Bohnsack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bohnsack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Stickler Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bohnsack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brooke Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hepatic Hemangioma, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Comer Children's Hospital - Hyde Park

    5721 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Tonsgard is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tonsgard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and RASopathies. Dr. Tonsgard is board certified in Pediatrics and Practicing Since1978. Dr. Tonsgard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Latvian, Lithuanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Aleksandrs Kalnins is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kalnins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Kalnins is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Kalnins is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Glioma?

    Gliomas are tumors that grow in various parts of the brain. Optic gliomas can affect:

    • One or both of the optic nerves that carry visual information to the brain from each eye
    • The optic chiasm, the area where the optic nerves cross each other below the hypothalamus of the brain

    An optic glioma may also grow along with a hypothalamic glioma.

    When should I see an Optic Glioma 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 an Optic Glioma 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 Optic Glioma 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 Optic Glioma 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 an Optic Glioma 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 Optic Glioma doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Optic Glioma 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 an Optic Glioma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Glioma 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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