The 20 Best Thymectomy Doctors in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Thymectomy near Illinois, US. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    David J. Post
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Psychiatry | Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Post is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Post is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Thymectomy.

    Ankit Bharat
    Distinguished in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bharat has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael Friedman
    Advanced in Thymectomy
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Thymectomy
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Cosmetic Surgery Associates LLC

    3000 N Halsted St, Suite 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Friedman is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

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    James Lubawski
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S First Ave, Bldg 110, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lubawski is a Thoracic Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Lubawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Sukit C. Malaisrie
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sukit Malaisrie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Malaisrie has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Robert G. Kummerer
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    890 Garfield Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kummerer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kummerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Keith D. Bowersox
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    Elk Grove Village, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Bowersox is a Thoracic Surgeon in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Bowersox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endocarditis, Thymectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Justin M. Karush
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Karush is a Thoracic Surgeon in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Karush has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Katherine Su
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Counselor
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Taiwanese

    Katherine Su, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive robotic techniques to treat conditions of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum. She focuses on lung and esophagus-preserving approaches to cancer care and leads a collaborative surgical team dedicated to optimizing outcomes and recovery. Dr. Su’s expertise in robotic thoracic surgery allows her to provide precise, patient-centered care that supports healing and improves quality of life. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Thymectomy.

    Kalvin C. Lung
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalvin Lung is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lung has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Chitaru Kurihara
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chitaru Kurihara is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kurihara has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    William F. Hartsell
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    3815 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hartsell is a Radiation Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hartsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Melanoma of the Eye, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, and Thymectomy.

    Cynthia N. Steimle
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Vein And Laser Center Of Elgin Cardiac Surgery

    1600 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Steimle is a Thoracic Surgeon in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Steimle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thymectomy.

    Samuel S. Kim
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    James R. Wade
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 2202, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wade is a Thoracic Surgeon in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Wade has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

    Michael W. Frank
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Frank is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Seth Krantz
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Krantz, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancers, including robotic-assisted techniques. As chief of thoracic surgery, he is committed to personalized care, from diagnosis through recovery, and is actively involved in research exploring genetic risk factors for cancer. Dr. Krantz is particularly focused on improving early detection and expanding lung cancer screening using genetic insights to better identify patients at risk. Dr. Krantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Dean P. Schraufnagel
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Schraufnagel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schraufnagel has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Experienced in Thymectomy

    Outpatient Northshore Rehab-Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center (Acc)

    2180 Pfingsten Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandru Barboi is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Barboi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thymectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Thoracic Surgery

    10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 101, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Gordon is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Subglottic Stenosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Thymectomy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thymectomy 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 Thymectomy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Thymectomy 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 Thymectomy 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 Thymectomy doctors in Illinois, US?

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

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