The 20 Best Spinal Tumor Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Spinal Tumor near Illinois, US. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

    1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daphne Li is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Mosaic Trisomy 9, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Li is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

    1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ruge is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ruge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Ruge is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Wolinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Wolinsky is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

    1505 Eastland Drive Suite 330, 
    Bloomington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rosen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Barotrauma, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Spinal Tumor
    Advanced in Spinal Tumor
    245 S Gary Ave Ste 100, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Dahdaleh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bloomingdale, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Dahdaleh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Epidural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Dahdaleh is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Baaj is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Baaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Baaj is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    General Surgery

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Mehta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. 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.

    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 855, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John O'toole is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'toole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Sachdev is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Prostate Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Sachdev is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology (Certified).

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    3551 Highland Ave Ste, Ste 200A, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Krishna Joshi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chemosis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Joshi is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rimas Lukas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Lukas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lukas is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boddu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Boddu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Chondrodystrophy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Koski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Koski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Koski is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdulrahman Albakr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Albakr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Empty Sella Syndrome, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Albakr is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Bega is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Wilson Disease. Dr. Bega is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    3815 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hartsell is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hartsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Melanoma of the Eye, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, and Thymectomy. Dr. Hartsell is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    3815 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeti Parhar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Parhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Parhar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1170, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Bovis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bovis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Radiation Induced Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bovis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    Experienced in Spinal Tumor
    15300 West Ave Ste 100, 
    Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Buerki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Buerki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Buerki is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Tumor?

    A spinal tumor is a growth of cells (mass) in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Spinal Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Tumor doctors in Illinois, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Tumor 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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