The 20 Best Otitis Media with Effusion Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Otitis Media with Effusion Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Otitis Media with Effusion near Chicago, IL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Modern ENT And Face, SC

    980 N Michigan Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sehjin Han is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery

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

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

    Saied Ghadersohi is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ghadersohi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    N M G-Galter 15 Ear Nose & Throat

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 15-200, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Vila is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion, Otitis, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion

    Daniel Weissbluth M.D SC

    737 N Michigan Ave Ste 820, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Weissbluth is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Weissbluth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology

    University Optical

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

    Heather Weinreich is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Weinreich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery

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

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

    Jonathan Ida is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion

    Office

    737 N Michigan Ave Ste 870, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Gasiorowski is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gasiorowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Croup.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion

    Lurie Childrens Primary Care LLC

    1460 N Halsted St Ste 402, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madison Taylor is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnav Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Actinomycosis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery

    Rush Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 550, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Nielsen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Ingeneri is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ingeneri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top area of expertise is Otitis Media with Effusion.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion

    Office

    800 E 55th St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Rodarte is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rodarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Jaundice, and Otitis Media with Effusion.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gluth is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gluth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Family Medicine

    Garcia Life Partners LTD.

    5101 S Kildare Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernardino Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Thrombocytopenia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Pediatrics

    Lincoln Pediatric Center PC

    5641 N Lincoln Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joann Ruiz is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Diarrhea, Delayed Growth, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    General Surgery

    Childrens Outpatient SVS Of Westchester

    2301 Enterprise Dr, 
    Westchester, IL 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Billings is a General Surgeon in Westchester, Illinois. Dr. Billings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Leonetti is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Leonetti has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Facial Paralysis, Acoustic Neuroma, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Otolaryngology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Marzo is an Otolaryngologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Marzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Acoustic Neuroma, Meniere Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
    Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion

    Omprakash D. Sawlani M.D.

    4400 W 95th St Ste 104, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omprakash Sawlani is a Pediatrics provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Sawlani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Delayed Growth.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Otitis Media with Effusion?

    Otitis media with effusion (OME) is thick or sticky fluid behind the eardrum in the middle ear. It occurs without an ear infection.

    Note: This article is intended to be applicable to children only. There are additional considerations for teens and adults.

    When should I see an Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Otitis Media with Effusion 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 Otitis Media with Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Otitis Media with Effusion 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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