The 20 Best Swimmer's Ear Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Swimmer's Ear Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Swimmer's Ear near Illinois, US. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Brian A. Chicoine
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome

    1610 Luther Ln, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Chicoine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chicoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Cellulitis.

    Munish Kaushik
    Distinguished in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9977 Woods Dr., Suite 100, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munish Kaushik, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides immediate care services for a wide range of urgent medical needs. He values evidence-based treatment and stays current with medical advancements to deliver safe, efficient care. Dr. Kaushik is especially interested in the use of ultrasound and other evolving tools to improve patient outcomes. His approach emphasizes precision, compassion and fast, effective solutions when patients need care the most. Dr. Kaushik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Allen H. Carlins
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    1630 Sherman Ave Ste 100, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Carlins is an Otolaryngologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Carlins has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Swimmer's Ear, Infant Hearing Loss, and Otitis.

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    Landon J. Duyka
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    1630 Sherman Ave Ste 100, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Landon Duyka is an Otolaryngologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Duyka has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Glossodynia, and Burning Mouth Syndrome.

    George Smyrniotis
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Suburban Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., Ltd.

    5999 New Wilke Rd., Building 1, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smyrniotis is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Smyrniotis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Vertigo, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Holistic Medicine
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Holistic Medicine

    Physicians Express

    2000 W. Main St., Suite M, 
    St. Charles, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vimal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in St. Charles, Illinois. Mr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, and Empyema.

    Alan Freint
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    ElemENT Med Spa

    990 S. Waukegan Rd., 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Freint is an Otolaryngologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Freint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Processing Disorder, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Auddie Sweis
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 700-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Auddie Musa Sweis, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, treats a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions, including allergic rhinitis, CSF leaks and nasal polyps. He performs specialized procedures such as CSF leak repair, nasal endoscopy and septoplasty to support breathing and sinus function. Dr. Sweis works with patients of all ages to improve quality of life through surgical and non-surgical ENT care. Dr. Sweis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Nasal Polyps, and Adenoidectomy.

    Nicholas A. Lygizos
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Nicholas Lygizos is an Otolaryngologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lygizos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    David Walker
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Counselor
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Walker, MD, an otolaryngologist and neurotologist at Endeavor Health, treats patients of all ages with conditions affecting the ear and hearing system. He is double board-certified in otolaryngology and neurotology, with expertise in surgically treatable hearing loss, chronic ear infections and cochlear implantation. Dr. Walker takes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that integrates diagnostics, audiology and imaging to support better outcomes. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Tinnitus.

    Alan G. Micco
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Sameer Alvi
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Ahmed Alvi, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including thyroid, parathyroid and skin cancers. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team and utilizes advanced technologies to support precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Alvi is committed to helping patients navigate complex diagnoses with compassion, expertise and coordinated care. Dr. Alvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Mikulicz Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Gary L. Livingston
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    27790 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Livingston is an Otolaryngologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hyperparathyroidism, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Piotr Zasadny
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5215 N. California Ave., Suite F603, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Piotr Zasadny, DO, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, delivers whole-person care to patients of all ages. With a background in osteopathic medicine and myofascial release therapy, he integrates hands-on techniques with evidence-based treatment. Dr. Zasadny emphasizes continuity and connection, building lasting relationships that support his patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual health. Dr. Zasadny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Familial Hypopituitarism, Jock Itch, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.

    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    5999 New Wilke Rd, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirk Clark is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Cholesteatoma, Thyroid Nodule, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    27790 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Hughes is an Otolaryngologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Ruptured Eardrum, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Surgical Services Of Illinois SC

    1235 N Mulford Rd Ste 205, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Jun is a Plastic Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Jun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Ear Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    5999 New Wilke Rd, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Wittkopf is an Otolaryngologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Wittkopf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1200 S York St Ste 4180, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salil Doshi is an Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swimmer's Ear
    Otolaryngology

    Siuped16

    301 N 8th St Ste 3A, 
    Springfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ohad Ronen is an Otolaryngologist in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Ronen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Tonsillitis, Bell's Palsy, Adenoidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Swimmer's Ear?

    Swimmer's ear is inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa.

    Swimmer's ear may be sudden and short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic).

    When should I see a Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Swimmer's Ear 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 Swimmer's Ear doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Swimmer's Ear 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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