The 20 Best Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Doctors Near Me in Downers Grove, IL

Find the Top Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Terrence Swade
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Endocrinology Associates, SC

    2500 S. Highland Ave., Suite 104, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terrence Swade is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Swade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

    Falguni Vasa
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 100, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe patient education, compassion, and empathy are essential for a successful treatment plan. Patients should be active participants in their health care, working with the health care team to optimize their health. Dr. Vasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Jacek Zajac
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Endocrinology Associates, SC

    2500 S Highland Ave, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian

    Jacek Zajac is an Endocrinologist in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Zajac is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Triple A Syndrome, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Gerald J. Simon
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

    NANI Internal Med ACO, LLC

    412 63rd St, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Simon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Simon has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Sabaa S. Joad
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Advocate Medical Group Endocrinology

    454 E Roosevelt Rd, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabaa Joad is an Endocrinologist in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Joad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

    Grant D. Sievertsen
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 210, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Sievertsen is an Internal Medicine provider in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Sievertsen has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology At Hinsdale

    911 N Elm St Ste 115, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Schoenberger is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Schoenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Daesman Suri
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    908 N. Elm St., Suite 103, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe that communication, trust and mutual respect are integral to delivering excellent medical care. As such, I strive to understand my patients' concerns, lifestyle and perspectives on their disease so that we can work together to get the best possible health outcomes. Dr. Suri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Silent Thyroiditis.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Emanuele is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Emanuele is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis.

    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Charnogursky is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Charnogursky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Suchitra Bhakta
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    To be an advocate for and contribute to the health and well-being of every patient by providing compassionate, dignified care and education with utmost respect. Dr. Bhakta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Affinity Health Corp.

    2425 W 22nd St Ste 209, 
    Oak Brook, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sana Meah is an Endocrinologist in Oak Brook, Illinois. Dr. Meah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypercalcemia.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Tuerk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Tuerk has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    7425 Janes Ave Ste 100, 
    Woodridge, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Doss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Woodridge, Illinois. Dr. Doss has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Endocrine And Diabetes Care

    201 E Ogden Ave Ste 26, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hong Lee is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology At Hinsdale

    911 N Elm St Ste 115, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zakaria Sibai is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Sibai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology At Hinsdale

    911 N Elm St Ste 115, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arati Reddy is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Well Endocrinology

    119 E Ogden Ave Ste 211C, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sobia Sadiq is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Sadiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Endocrinology At Hinsdale

    911 N Elm St Ste 115, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carla Romero is an Endocrinologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypervitaminosis D.

    Susan Hudec
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 310, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Hudec, MD, an endocrinologist and director of diabetes services at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for patients managing diabetes and other endocrine conditions. She values a team-based approach that includes physicians, dietitians and educators to support each patient’s daily routine and long-term health. Dr. Hudec is especially excited about new medications and technologies that are transforming diabetes care. Dr. Hudec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteoporosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

    Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

    When should I see a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Downers Grove, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Downers Grove, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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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