The 20 Best Tongue Tie Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Tongue Tie Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Tongue Tie near Chicago, IL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Douglas R. Johnston
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Douglas R. Johnston
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    800-543-7362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Johnston is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Congenital Athymia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Peter L. Steinwald
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Peter L. Steinwald
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    312-695-8182
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Steinwald is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Steinwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Tie, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Dr. Steinwald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Jennifer M. Lavin
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Jennifer M. Lavin
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    312-227-6230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Lavin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Taher S. Valika
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Taher S. Valika
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    312-227-6230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Taher Valika is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Valika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Laryngeal Cleft, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. James W. Schroeder
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. James W. Schroeder
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    312-227-6230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Schroeder is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Swallowing Difficulty, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Inbal Bendror
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Inbal Bendror
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    312-227-6230
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
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    Inbal Bendror is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bendror is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Micrognathia, and Choanal Atresia.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Anatoli F. Karas
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Anatoli F. Karas
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    312-942-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anatoli Karas is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Karas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Choanal Atresia, Tongue Tie, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Karas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Mihir K. Bhayani
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Mihir K. Bhayani
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Rush University Medical Center

    1620 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    312-942-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mihir Bhayani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhayani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Salivary Duct Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Bhayani is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Kathryn L. Colman
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Kathryn L. Colman
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago ENT

    2522 W Peterson Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Colman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Colman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Mastoiditis. Dr. Colman is board certified in The American Board Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Colman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Sukaina Hasnie
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Sukaina Hasnie
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 775-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    847-504-3300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sukaina Hasnie is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hasnie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Tongue, Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Tonsil Stones, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hasnie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Martin E. Anderson
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Martin E. Anderson
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    4905 Old Orchard Ctr., Suite 630, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    847-647-5585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Anderson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Otitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Tie
    Advanced in Tongue Tie
    Referral may be required

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    847-674-5585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Hamming is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamming is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Perichondritis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Hamming is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Hamming is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Sue J. Kim
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Sue J. Kim
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9669 Kenton Ave., Suite 206, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    847-504-3300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sue Kim is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Gregory S. Bussell
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Tie

    Dr. Gregory S. Bussell
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest ENT Alliance

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Bussell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bussell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Tinnitus, Ozena, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Bussell is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Bussell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie
    Experienced in Tongue Tie
    Referral may be required

    Midwest ENT Alliance

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Lygizos is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lygizos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Lygizos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Lygizos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Tie
    Experienced in Tongue Tie
    Referral may be required

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    847-674-5585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Heilingoetter is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Heilingoetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Tie. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Enlarged Adenoids. Dr. Heilingoetter is board certified in  .

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Tie?

    Tongue tie is when the bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth.

    This may make it hard for the tip of the tongue to move freely.

    When should I see a Tongue Tie 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 Tongue Tie 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 do I find the best Tongue Tie doctor near Chicago, IL?

    You can find a Tongue Tie doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Tongue Tie 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 Tongue Tie 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 Tongue Tie 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 Tongue Tie doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue Tie 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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