The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near Chicago, IL. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Trombly is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Roger Lichtenbaum is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lichtenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Lichtenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    2923 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Ackerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ackerman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Rydberg is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rydberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    675 N St Clair St Ste 18-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Tosetti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Tosetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Liver Failure, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tosetti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    General Surgery

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Mehta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    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 Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    25 E Washington St, Suite 1329, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Schaffer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Chronic Pain, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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

    Emily Casaletto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Casaletto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Erb's Palsy, Spinal Cord Abscess, and Brachial Plexopathy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ki Kim is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Anschel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Anschel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hollis Bell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Stroke, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

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

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

    Jeffrey Raskin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Arachnoid Cysts, Epilepsy, Rhizotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1520 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harel Deutsch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Neurological Surgery-Lavin Family Pavilion

    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Stricsek is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stricsek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Hemangiopericytoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics

    Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute

    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mok is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Pain Medicine

    Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago

    345 E Superior St Fl 12, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Calisoff is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Calisoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Poliomyelitis, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergey Neckrysh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Neckrysh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    University Of Illinois At Chicago

    912 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Konstantin Slavin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Slavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Essential Tremor, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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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