The 20 Best Tracheoesophageal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Tracheoesophageal Fistula near Chicago, IL. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 118 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Bharat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bharat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Distinguished in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    2515 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashmi Kabre is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kabre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

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    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Esther Ro is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Daniel Schwartz is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pectus Excavatum, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Radiology

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

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

    Francis Prendergast is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S. Maryland Ave., Mc4062, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Mak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Mak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery

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

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

    Julia Grabowski is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grabowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

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

    Peter Osgood is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Osgood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease.

    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Anil Kesavan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kesavan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Encopresis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Septimiu Murgu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Murgu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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

    Jack Scaife is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Scaife is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    225 E Chicago Ave # 59, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Prada is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 171 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RASopathies, Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology

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

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

    Shamik Trivedi is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, and Micrognathia.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery

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

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

    Seth Goldstein is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Cloacal Exstrophy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Neonatology

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

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

    Karna Murthy is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Premature Infant, Hernia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatrics

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

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

    Alex Green is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Celiac Disease, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

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

    Lee Bass is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

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

    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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tracheobronchomalacia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Tracheoesophageal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery

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

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

    Aimen Shaaban is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shaaban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Fryns Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tracheoesophageal Fistula?

    A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.

    When should I see a Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tracheoesophageal Fistula 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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