The 20 Best Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) near Illinois, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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27 providers found
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Sonali Chaudhury is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaudhury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Hemoglobinopathy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology

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

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

    Aisha Ahmed is an Allergy and Immunologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Omenn Syndrome, and DiGeorge Syndrome.

    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Hannah Lust is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lust is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Ewing Sarcoma.

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    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Jennifer Schneiderman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schneiderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Neuroblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    240 E Huron St, Mcgaw Pavilion Suite 1-200, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elisa Ochfeld is an Allergy and Immunologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ochfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Omenn Syndrome, X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and Infantile Neutropenia.

    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Advanced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

    Childrens Memorial Hospital

    2300 N Childrens Plz, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Kletzel is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kletzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Neuroblastoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Syed A. Zahir
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Illinois Cancer Specialists

    1710 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Zahir is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Zahir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Polycythemia Vera, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Robert J. Havey
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine
    259 E Erie St Ste 2350, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Havey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Havey has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

    Dhaval N. Thakkar
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine
    1850 Gateway Dr Ste 103, 
    Sycamore, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhaval Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sycamore, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Emphysema, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

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

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

    Elizabeth Lippner is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lippner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Selective Deficiency of IgA, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Pediatric Allergy and Immunology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Pediatric Allergy and Immunology | Pediatrics
    225 E Chicago Ave # 60, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Abigail Lang is a Pediatric Allergy and Immunologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Food Allergy, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology

    Greg E Sharon MD SC

    303 E Army Trail Rd Ste 403, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Sharon is an Allergy and Immunologist in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Sharon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Hives, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology

    Office

    2515 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Kumar is an Allergy and Immunologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, DRESS Syndrome, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

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

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

    Kevin Mcnerney is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcnerney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Infantile Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

    SIH Medical Group Cancer Care Services (Marion)

    3008 Civic Circle Blvd, 
    Marion, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Cuartas is a Hematologist in Marion, Illinois. Dr. Cuartas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Anal Cancer.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology

    Office

    1849 Green Bay Rd Ste 220, 
    Highland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sai Nimmagadda is an Allergy and Immunologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Nimmagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - La Grange, IL

    5201 Willow Springs Rd Ste 180, 
    La Grange Highlands, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Robertson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Grange Highlands, Illinois. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Hematology | Oncology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Walz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Walz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Neuroblastoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2359 Hassell Rd, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Pierce is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). His top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
    Allergy and Immunology

    John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County

    1969 W Ogden Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipika Patel is an Allergy and Immunologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Her top areas of expertise are Angioedema, Asthma, Food Allergy, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?

    Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID) are inherited immune system disorders characterized by abnormalities with responses of both T cells and B cells (specific types of white blood cells needed for immune system function). Common signs and symptoms include an increased susceptibility to infections including ear infections; pneumonia or bronchitis; oral thrush; and diarrhea. Due to recurrent infections, children with SCID do not grow and gain weight as expected (failure to thrive). SCID may be caused by genetic changes in any of several genes and can be inherited in an X-linked recessive (most commonly) or autosomal recessive manner. The most common type of SCID is called X-linked Severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID). Another form of SCID is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme adenosine deaminase (ADA).

    When should I see a Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) 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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