The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Tonsillitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 222 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Brian A. Chicoine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome

    1610 Luther Ln, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Chicoine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chicoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Cellulitis.

    Judy Chen
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy L. Chen, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, provides medical and surgical care for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. She has clinical expertise in pediatric otolaryngology, hearing loss and cochlear implantation. Dr. Chen treats a range of conditions including allergic rhinitis, congenital anomalies and airway obstructions. Her procedural experience includes adenoidectomy, airway endoscopy and endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Actinomycosis, Trabeculectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Robert C. Kern
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kern is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kern has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.

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    Bruce K. Tan
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Tan is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tan has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Curtis G. Walsh
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    15884 W 127th St, 
    Lemont, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Walsh is an Otolaryngologist in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, DFNB1, Ozena, and Palatal Myoclonus.

    Silvio Marra
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Silvio Marra is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Marra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Tongue Tie.

    David Walner
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    2604 Dempster St., Suite 501, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Walner is an Otolaryngologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Walner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Tongue Tie, Perichondritis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Adam Levy
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    3000 N. Halsted St., Suite 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Levy is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Laryngitis.

    Jeffrey M. Singh
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Singh is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Krystyna Gal
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    Krystyna Gal is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Gal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Trachoma, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy.

    Kathryn L. Colman
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Colman is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Colman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Mastoiditis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Cleft Lip and Palate.

    Nirav N. Thakkar
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirav Thakkar is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jonathan Pomerantz
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9669 Kenton Ave., Suite 206, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jonathan Pomerantz, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in surgical treatment for ear, nose and throat conditions. He performs procedures such as Inspire surgery and sleep apnea surgery to help improve breathing and quality of life. Dr. Pomerantz provides care for patients with chronic ENT issues, focusing on individualized treatment and long-term relief. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Philip D. Kooiker
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    15884 W 127th St, 
    Lemont, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kooiker is an Otolaryngologist in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Kooiker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    T K. Venkatesan
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    T Venkatesan is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Venkatesan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, Familial Deafness, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Alexander D. Goldin
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Advanced in Tonsillitis

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Niles, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Goldin is an Otolaryngologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Goldin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena.

    Sameer Alvi
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Ahmed Alvi, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including thyroid, parathyroid and skin cancers. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team and utilizes advanced technologies to support precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Alvi is committed to helping patients navigate complex diagnoses with compassion, expertise and coordinated care. Dr. Alvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Mikulicz Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Nicholas A. Lygizos
    Advanced in Tonsillitis
    Advanced in Tonsillitis

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Nicholas Lygizos is an Otolaryngologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lygizos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Distinguished in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1841 W Army Trail Rd, 
    Addison, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ausencio Nunez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Addison, Illinois. Dr. Nunez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Tracheitis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Food Poisoning.

    Distinguished in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tonsillitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd # 435-A, 
    New Lenox, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Divenere is a General Surgeon in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Divenere is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tonsillitis?

    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.

    When should I see a Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tonsillitis 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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