The 20 Best Schwannoma Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Schwannoma Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Schwannoma near Chicago, IL. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Alan G. Micco
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Micco is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Micco has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Stephen T. Magill
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Magill is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Magill has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Jean-paul Wolinsky
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wolinsky has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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    John A. Kalapurakal
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kalapurakal is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kalapurakal has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Meningioma, Nephrectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Kevin Y. Zhan
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Zhan is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zhan has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Cancer, Mastoidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Matthew C. Tate
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tate has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Sean Sachdev
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Sachdev is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sachdev has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Prostate Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Yash J. Patil
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yash Patil is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patil has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kevin Swong
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Swong is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swong has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Erb's Palsy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Tyler R. Koski
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Koski is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koski has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Rush University Medical Group

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ken Tatebe is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tatebe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Vulvar Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Tatebe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Rush Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery

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

    Elias Michaelides is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Michaelides is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Stapedectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Elite in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Schwannoma
    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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Facial Paralysis, Acoustic Neuroma, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Daphne Li
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

    1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daphne Li is a Neurosurgery provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Mosaic Trisomy 9, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Mazda Turel is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Turel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Epidural Abscess, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Pitroda is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pitroda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma.

    Andrew Johnson
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5115 N. Francisco Ave., Neurosciences Institute, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kelly Johnson, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of brain and spine tumors, head and neck cancers, and traumatic injuries to the brain and spine. He also manages headache and myofascial pain syndromes and offers minimally invasive spine surgery when appropriate. Dr. Johnson prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment options, often nonsurgical, and tailors each plan to maximize patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Youngblood is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Youngblood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Seizures, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Experienced in Schwannoma

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pavlos Texakalidis is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Texakalidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Erb's Palsy, Brachial Plexopathy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stent Placement, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery

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

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

    Tord Alden is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schwannoma?

    A Schwannoma is a tumor of the peripheral nervous system or nerve root. A Schwannoma develops from cells called Schwann cells, a type of cell that wraps itself around peripheral nerves and provides protection and support. Schwannomas are almost always benign (not cancerous), but rarely, may become cancerous (a malignant Schwannoma). Symptoms of a Schwannoma may be vague and will vary depending on its location and size, but may include a lump or bump that can be seen or felt, pain, muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, hearing problems, and/or facial paralysis. Sometimes Schwannomas do not cause any symptoms. Schwannomas usually develop in otherwise healthy people for unknown reasons. In some cases, a Schwannoma is caused by a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), Schwannomatosis, or Carney complex. People with these genetic disorders usually have more than one Schwannoma. Schwannomas may be diagnosed using imaging studies. A biopsy may confirm the diagnosis.

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

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

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