The 20 Best Syringomyelia Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Syringomyelia Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Syringomyelia near Chicago, IL. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Alan G. Shepard
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    259 E Erie St Ste 2200, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Shepard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shepard has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Neuralgia.

    Distinguished in Syringomyelia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Syringomyelia
    General Surgery

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

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

    Tord Alden is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aruna Ganju is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ganju has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Syringomyelia, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

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    Jean-paul Wolinsky
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wolinsky has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Kevin Swong
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Swong is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swong has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Erb's Palsy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Tyler R. Koski
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Koski is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koski has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Andrew Zelby
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    3122 N. Ashland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Andrew Zelby, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions, often using non-surgical approaches when appropriate. He works closely with patients to identify causes of back or neck pain and determine the best path to recovery. His clinical interests include cervical disc replacement and preserving spinal mobility through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Zelby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Daphne Li
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery

    1675 Dempster St 2nd, 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daphne Li is a Neurosurgery provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Mosaic Trisomy 9, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

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

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

    Robin Bowman is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Andrew Johnson
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    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 Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    540 N Dearborn St, Unit 10161, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Freeman is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Medical Services Ric

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

    Kristin Garlanger is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garlanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Medical Services Ric

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

    Mark Huang is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Inclusion Body Myositis, Paraplegia, and Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

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

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

    Sandi Lam is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

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

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

    Michael Decuypere is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Decuypere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    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 in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Arachnoid Cysts, Brain Abscess, Rhizotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    University Of Illinois At Chicago

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

    Konstantin Slavin is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Slavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Essential Tremor, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 855, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John O'toole is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Nicholas Shea PC

    2045 W Grand Ave Ste B, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Ferluga is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ferluga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Migraine, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    University Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 970, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Traynelis is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Traynelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Arachnoiditis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Syringomyelia?

    Syringomyelia is a cyst-like collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that forms in the spinal cord. Over time, it may damage the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia doctor search results page. 

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

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

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