The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, IL

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Lake Forest, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 278 doctor with experience in Shingles near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 234 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Tina Venetos
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Northshore Dermatology Center, SC

    925 Sherwood Dr., 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Tina Venetos is a Dermatologist in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Venetos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Distinguished in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Munsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Munsell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Apraxia, Shingles, and Empyema.

    Jason Waldinger
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jason Waldinger, MD, a dermatologist at Endeavor Health, provides evidence-based care for patients of all ages, from acne in children to skin cancer in older adults. His clinical practice combines medical dermatology with procedural care, including skin cancer surgery. Dr. Waldinger values strong relationships with his patients and believes care decisions should be made collaboratively. Dr. Waldinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Extramammary Paget Disease, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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    John Lin
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    71 Waukegan Rd., Suite 800, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lin, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care to adults with a focus on long-term health and preventive strategies. Inspired by early experiences with his father, a physician, Dr. Lin values the relationships he builds across generations of families. He approaches care as a collaborative journey, helping patients define their goals and connecting them with the right support along the way. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Dementia, Thyroid Storm, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    North Suburban Medical Associates LLC

    71 Waukegan Rd Ste 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luzheng Liu is a Dermatologist in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    North Suburban Medical Associates LLC

    71 Waukegan Rd Ste 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Fraser is a Pediatrics provider in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Molluscum Contagiosum, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    North Suburban Medical Associates LLC

    71 Waukegan Rd Ste 700, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eden Pappo is a Dermatologist in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Pappo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Vitiligo, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Michael Sommerfeld
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael J. Sommerfeld, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for adults with a focus on preventive health, chronic condition management and wellness support. He works with patients to develop care plans that promote long-term health outcomes. Dr. Sommerfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Nirav Shah
    Distinguished in Shingles
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry | Community Health Worker
    Distinguished in Shingles
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirav Shah, MD, a pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist at Endeavor Health, integrates the latest evidence-based treatments to care for patients with acute and chronic pain. With expertise in interventional pain management, he focuses on improving quality of life through opioid-sparing strategies and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Shah also leverages advancements in neuromodulation and technology to provide personalized, long-term solutions. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Shingles, Chronic Pain, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, 
    Lake Bluff, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Levi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Levi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

    Jason Garti
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason T. Garti, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a focus on preventive care, physical exams and the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension. Dr. Garti works closely with patients to support long-term health goals and provides guidance on lifestyle changes that promote overall wellbeing. Dr. Garti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Stroke, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bronchitis.

    Vivian Salazar
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    915 S. Waukegan Rd., 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivian Salazar, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults 18 and older. She focuses on screening, prevention and wellness, partnering with patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Salazar coordinates care with subspecialists when needed and is interested in emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, diabetes and obesity therapies, and cancer care. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals through prevention, early intervention and shared decision-making. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

    Sharon Berliant
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Forward Focus Medical Care, LLC

    990 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Berliant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Berliant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Gaucher Disease Type 2, and Gaucher Disease Type 3.

    David Vigder
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    David Vigder, MD, SC

    2101 Waukegan Rd., Suite 306, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Vigder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Vigder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Alina Elperin
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine | Endocrinology

    Forward Health Concierge Medicine

    2101 Waukegan Rd., Suite 310, 
    Bannockburn, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Alina Elperin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Elperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Sofia Dobrin
    Experienced in Shingles
    Neurology | Community Health Worker
    Experienced in Shingles
    Neurology | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    757 Park Ave. West, Suite 2850, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Sofia Dobrin, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for patients with epilepsy, seizures and other neurologic conditions. She emphasizes a whole-person approach, taking detailed histories and focusing on each patient's values and goals. Dr. Dobrin is particularly excited about new epilepsy treatments, including advanced medications and implantable devices that offer expanded options for patients. Dr. Dobrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Todd Nega
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease | Community Health Worker
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    757 Park Ave. West, Suite 2850, 
    Highland Park, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd J. Nega, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Endeavor Health, diagnoses and manages complex infections in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He treats conditions such as bone and joint infections, sepsis and fevers of unknown origin. Dr. Nega also guides appropriate antimicrobial use and provides expert care for patients with chronic or recurrent infections. Dr. Nega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Streptococcal Group B Infection, Strep Throat, Sepsis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Sadia Syed
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

    890 Garfield Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sadia Syed is an Infectious Disease provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Aristides P. Assimacopoulos
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

    890 Garfield Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Aristides Assimacopoulos is an Infectious Disease provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Assimacopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis.

    Martha Arroyo
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Forefront Dermatology, SC

    1240 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Arroyo is a Dermatologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Sunburn, and Actinic Keratosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near Lake Forest, IL?

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

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