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    MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Periventricular Heterotopia near Evanston, IL. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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      Peter Hulick
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Medical Genetics | Cardiology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Medical Genetics | Cardiology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1000 Central St., Suite 610, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Hulick, MD, a clinical geneticist and chair of personalized medicine at Endeavor Health, helps patients understand how genomic information can inform care and improve health outcomes. With a career rooted in genetics since high school, he works to integrate genomic data into everyday decision-making for patients and clinicians. Dr. Hulick focuses on risk assessment, early detection and treatment guidance by combining science, patient context and team collaboration. He also leads efforts to make genomic care more accessible across the health system. Dr. Hulick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Ring Chromosome 12, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

      Matthew Walker
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew T. Walker, MD, a neuroradiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interpreting advanced imaging of the brain, spine and nervous system. Dr. Walker collaborates with referring clinicians to support timely diagnosis and guide treatment planning through accurate radiologic assessment. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Sivaraja Kuppuswami
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sivaraja Kuppuswami is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kuppuswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Colonic Malakoplakia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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      Rajeev Polasani
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeev Sai Polasani, MD, a neuroradiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interpreting advanced imaging of the brain, spine and nervous system. He provides diagnostic expertise that supports timely evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions. Dr. Polasani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk.

      Neelmini Emmanuel
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neelmini Emmanuel is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Emmanuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Tenosynovitis, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

      Leslie Finkel
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Neurology

      Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

      3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
      Wilmette, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leslie S. Finkel, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Endeavor Health, has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. She provides care for a range of concerns, including seizures, developmental delays and neuromuscular disorders, working with families to support each child’s neurological health. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

      Takijah Heard
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics

      Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

      3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
      Wilmette, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment. Dr. Heard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

      Brad Angle
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Medical Genetics

      Advocate Children's Medical Group Genetics

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 285, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brad Angle is a Medical Genetics provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Angle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are KBG Syndrome, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, Cortical Dysplasia, and Micrognathia.

      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

      Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Achilles Karagianis is a Neuroradiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Karagianis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology

      Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital

      9600 Gross Point Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristina Olsen is a Neuroradiologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Stroke, Herniated Disk, and Meningioma.

      Christopher Kay
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Kay is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Knock Knees.

      Gary Turkel
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Radiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Radiology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Turkel is a Radiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Turkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

      Parinda H. Shah
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

      Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

      836 W Wellington Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Parinda Shah is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertigo, and Headache.

      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology

      Advanced Radiology Consultants SC

      1875 Dempster St Ste 245, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nila Alsheik is a Neuroradiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alsheik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Breast Infection, and Melorheostosis.

      Noushin Ansari
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Noushin Ansari, MD, a neurology specialist at Endeavor Health, diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Dr. Ansari evaluates complex neurological symptoms and collaborates with patients to manage conditions such as seizures, migraines and movement disorders. Her care approach integrates diagnostic precision and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Migraine, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

      Northshore Univ HLTH Systems Div Of Rheumatology

      1000 Central St Ste 800, 
      Evanston, IL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Margaret Michelson is a Pediatrics provider in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Neuroradiology

      Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

      836 W Wellington Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Akash Shah is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Vertigo, and Lung Nodules.

      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia

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

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Judith Gadde is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia

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

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

      Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
      Pediatric Radiology

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

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

      Esther Ro is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Periventricular Heterotopia?

      Periventricular heterotopia is a condition in which nerve cells (neurons) do not migrate properly during the early development of the fetal brain, from about the 6th week to the 24th week of pregnancy. Heterotopia means "out of place." In normal brain development, neurons form in the periventricular region, located around fluid-filled cavities (ventricles) near the center of the brain. The neurons then migrate outward to form the exterior of the brain (cerebral cortex) in six onion-like layers. In periventricular heterotopia, some neurons fail to migrate to their proper position and form clumps around the ventricles.

      When should I see a Periventricular Heterotopia doctor near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctors near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctors near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor near Evanston, 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctors near Evanston, IL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Periventricular Heterotopia 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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