Overview
Shawn Kacker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Dr. Kacker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Absence Seizure.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1675 Dempster St Fl 3, Park Ridge, IL 60068
1945 W Wilson Ave Fl 4, Chicago, IL 60640
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shawn Kacker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn Kacker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Kacker by calling their office at 847-318-9330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shawn Kacker a top-rated expert for West Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shawn Kacker is classified as an Advanced expert for West Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shawn Kacker specialize in?
While Dr. Shawn Kacker is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Spasmus Nutans. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shawn Kacker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shawn Kacker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like West Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Shawn Kacker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shawn Kacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawn Kacker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-318-9330 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Kacker isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- West SyndromeDr. Kacker isAdvanced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Kacker isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).