The 20 Best Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) near Chicago, IL. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Maria L. Dowell
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Maria L. Dowell
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    800-543-7362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maria Dowell is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dowell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Asthma.

    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Mary K. Mcintyre, NP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Mary K. Mcintyre, NP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required
    225 E Chicago Ave # 43, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-6885
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mary Mcintyre is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Mcintyre, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. David R. Spielberg
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. David R. Spielberg
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2515 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-6260
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Spielberg is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Spielberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Spielberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
    Referral may be required

    Seed Pediatrics, SC

    9669 Kenton Ave., Suite 405, 
    Skokie, IL 
    847-933-0600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Ahn is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Ahn is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Samdeep K. Mouli
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Samdeep K. Mouli
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required
    251 E Huron St Ste 4-741G, Feinberg Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-926-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Samdeep Mouli is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mouli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hypersplenism, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Mouli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Steven O. Lestrud
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Steven O. Lestrud
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1131 Techny Rd, 
    Northbrook, IL 
    800-543-7362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Lestrud is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Lestrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Asthma, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Lestrud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. John B. Palla
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. John B. Palla
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-6260
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Palla is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Palla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, and Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Avani V. Shah
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Avani V. Shah
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-6260
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Avani Shah is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Sandhoff Disease, Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Martha C. Saker
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Martha C. Saker
    Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Outpatient SVS Of Westchester

    2301 Enterprise Dr, 
    Westchester, IL 
    800-543-7362
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Westchester, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Saker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Janaki Paskaradevan
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Janaki Paskaradevan
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    630-933-6631
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Janaki Paskaradevan is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Paskaradevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Asthma, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Oren J. Lakser
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Oren J. Lakser
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-6260
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
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    Oren Lakser is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lakser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Asthma, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Naseem T. Shakir
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

    Dr. Naseem T. Shakir
    Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-227-3512
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naseem Shakir is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. Dr. Shakir is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)?

    Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disorder that is characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections, abnormally positioned internal organs, and difficulties having biological children (decreased fertility). The signs and symptoms of this condition are caused by abnormal cilia and flagella. Cilia are microscopic, finger-like projections that stick out from the surface of cells. Cilia help cells move where they are needed; they also help move substances within the body. Flagella, which are similar to cilia, are tail-like structures that propel sperm cells forward.

    When should I see a Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 a Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 do I find the best Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) doctor near Chicago, IL?

    You can find a Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 a Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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 Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) 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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