The 20 Best Perlman Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Perlman Syndrome Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Perlman Syndrome near Illinois, US. Of these, 84 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Schwartz is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pectus Excavatum, and Ureterocele.

    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naseem Shakir is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

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    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Prendergast is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Halabi is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, and Pectus Excavatum.

    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackson Norman is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Norman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Ureterocele.

    Gary Turkel
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
    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 Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Michal Szczodry
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome

    Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, SC

    10719 160th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    Michal Szczodry is an Orthopedics provider in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Szczodry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    David Roberts
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Pediatrics | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 2900, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Roberts, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Endeavor Health, cares for children from infancy through adolescence with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes scoliosis, limb deformities, fractures and sports injuries. Dr. Roberts emphasizes shared decision-making with families to create individualized care plans that align with each child’s needs and goals. He is particularly focused on innovations such as 3D navigation and advanced postoperative pain management for scoliosis surgery, as well as non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, bracing and casting to help children heal and thrive. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Scoliosis, Kohler Disease, Osteotomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Christopher Kay
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Department Of Radiology, 
    Evanston, IL 
    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 Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Knock Knees.

    David Dobkin
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    North Arlington Pediatrics

    1430 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 210, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dobkin is a Pediatrics provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Dobkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Sheela Mahendra
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    120 Spalding Dr., Suite 411, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela R. Mahendra, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for infants, children and adolescents with digestive system conditions. She evaluates symptoms such as abdominal pain, feeding issues and growth concerns, offering specialized treatment to support pediatric digestive health. Dr. Mahendra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Malnutrition, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Lestrud is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lestrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Asthma, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bieber is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Radiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Apoorva Aekka is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aekka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jarrett Linder is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Linder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Wildervanck Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunila O'connor is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome
    Experienced in Perlman Syndrome

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Pittsenbarger is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pittsenbarger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perlman Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Perlman Syndrome?

    Perlman syndrome causes overgrowth in infancy and affects many different parts of the body. Babies with Perlman syndrome are bigger than most babies and have large heads, kidneys, and livers. In addition, they may have low muscle tone, distinctive facial features, and developmental delay. Over time, people with Perlman syndrome have an increased chance to develop Wilms tumor, a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Perlman syndrome is caused by genetic changes (variants) in the DIS3L2 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, a clinical exam, and may be confirmed by the results of genetic testing.

    When should I see a Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Perlman Syndrome 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 Perlman Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Perlman Syndrome 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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