Chicagoland Providers - EDS/HSD aware
Cardiology
Dr. Francisco Aguilar - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Amita Health, Hinsdale, IL.
Dr. Nauman Mushtaq - Interventional Cardiologist. NWMH Winfield and Geneva
Dysautonomia/POTS
Dr. Alexandru Barboi - Now at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis. No longer at Northshore in Glenview and Evanston. Neurology, Psychiatry, Dysautonomia.
Dr. Octavia Kincaid – RUSH Neurologist
Dr. Hrayr Attarian - NWMH Chicago. Sleep Neurologist
Dr. Nauman Mushtaq - NWMH Winfield and Geneva. Interventional Cardiologist. NWMH Winfield and Geneva
Dr. Francisco Aguilar - Hinsdale - Electrophysiology Cardiologist
EDS Clinic - Several US states including IL. Virtual clinical hEDS/HSD diagnosis and treatment for EDS and related conditions like POTS, MCAS etc
Facial Pain Specialist
Fertility and Pelvic Pain
Dr. Charles E Miller - can eval for pelvic congestion syndrome
Dr. Scott A Resnick- Interventional radiology. Eval for pelvic congestion syndrome
Dr. Colleen M Fitzgerald - Urogynecology
Dr. Maureen Brenna - OBGYN
Dr. Michelle Lutheringshausen - OBGYN, good resource for endometriosis
Functional, Integrative and Naturopathic
Dr. Caley Scott, ND - HealthStyle Holistic. Virtual in IL
Dr. David Edelberg - Whole Health Chicago, Lincoln Park
Dr. Casey Kelly, MD - Chicago, West Town
hEDS/HSD Diagnosis - Online Options
EDS Clinic - No geneticist on staff, but an excellent resource. Virtual clinical available in several US states including IL. Can evaluate for clinical hEDS/HSD diagnosis and treatment for EDS and related conditions like POTS, MCAS etc
EDS Connective - Available in all 50 US states
Genetic Testing - Adult
Dr. Bradley Tinkle, MD - Indianapolis
Dr. Clair Francomano, MD - Indianapolis
Dr Christine Laukitis - Urbana IL
Atwal Clinic - Virtual US and abroad
Invitae - Online Genetic Testing self referred, will match you with a genetic counselor
Genetic Testing - Pediatric
GI
Dr. Harold J Boutte - NWMH, Chicago
Dr. Meghan Barrett- Englert, MD - RUSH, Neurogastroenterologist. Chicago primary. In Oakbrook 1x/mo.
Dr. Mark Demeo MD - RUSH, Chicago and Oakbrook
Mareadel Ongbueco, APN-CNP - Gastroenterology
Dr. Kenika Robinson, MD - RUSH, Chicago
Dr. Zach Spiritos - Ever Better Medicine. Virtual in IL and NC. Neurogastroenterologist, specialist in EDS, POTS, MCAS
Leonard Weinstock, MD - GI and MCAS. St. Louis - may do telehealth
GI - Pediatric
Headache Specialists
Hands Specialist
Corrine McLees, @hand_coach_corrine is an Occupational Therapist, and certified hand specialist that also specializes in hypermobility. Reach out to her directly about availability for virtual and 1:1 care.
She also has an excellent course “Hypermobile Hands Blueprint” This is an affiliate link for her course, because I took it and it was so helpful for my own hypermobile hands and to help me better help my patients and clients. Highly recommend!
Hematology
Dr. Deborah Ann Katz, MD Iron infusions MCAS aware
Immunology/Allergy - MCAS
Dr. Marla Barkoff, MD - Endocrinology
Dr. Pryia Bansal, MD - St. Charles
Dr. Yasmeen Bilimoria, MD - Allergy/Immunology
Dr. Titus Chang, MD - Aurora
Dr. Vivian Chou, MD - Allergy/Immunology
Dr. John Latall - Offices in Lincoln Park, Chi Downtown, Niles. Allergy/Immunology
Dr. Anne Maitland, MD - Allergy/Immunology. In NY, may do telehealth.
Dr. Jay Prochnau, MD - Lafayette, Allergy/Immunology
Dr. Zach Rubin, MD - Pediatric and adult, allergy/immunology
Dr. Mary C Tobin - Immunology
Leonard Weinstock, MD - GI and MCAS. In St. Louis, may to telehealth
Interventional Radiology
Dr.Michael Sichlau - Advocate Hinsdale
Massage Therapy
Mara Nicandro, NMT - holistic neuromuscular massage therapy
Neurology
Leah Wargolet, PA-C - vascular neurology
Neurosurgery
Dr.John Paul Wolinsky and Dr. Nader Dahdeleh - NWMH Chicago
Dr. Vincent Trayvelis - Rush
Dr. Martin Herman - University of Chicago
Dr. Dan Heffez - Tethered Cord. Milwaukee
Ophthalmologist
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Patel Ashish- Spine
Dr. Armen Kelikian, MD - Foot and Ankle
Dr. Johnny Lin, MD - Foot and Ankle
Pain Specialists
Dr. Kiran Chekka - Global Health Partners, Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist
Dr. Victoria Anne Brander - Global Health Partners, Physical Medicine and Rehab
Dr. Heidi Collins - Mishawaka IN - Physical Medicine and Rehab
Dr. James Gruft, MD - From Pain To Wellness LLC, Oakbrook Terrace - Physical Medicine and Rehab
Dr. Richard Caner, MD - Prarie Shore Pain Center, Lincolnshire IL. Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Dr. Azlan Tariq, DO - Naperville - Physical Medicine and Rehab. Sports Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Testing, Prolotherapy.
Dr. Matthew Jaycox - Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Dr. Shaiba Ansariali, MD. - NWMH, Geneva and Elgin - Rheumatology
Dr. Michael Rock - Chicago Institute for Neuropathic Pain. Chicago and Oak Park
Dr. Linda Bluestein - Colorado and WI, but will do out of state consultations to give recommendations to your local provider.
POTS program Johns Hopkins
Baltimore - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical_medicine_rehabilitation/services/programs/pots/index.html
Primary Care
Dr. Deepti Agarwal - Chicago, West Town
Dr Petra Angelova-Walker, MD - Northwestern
Dr Stefani Beard, DO - Rush Medical Group
Dr. David Burstein, MD - Rush Medical Group, Internal Medicine
Dr. Ankitaben Han, MD - Rush Medical Group
Dr. Maleeha N Hashmi Basha, MD - Naperville
Dr. Anna Jonas - NWMH, Only available as part of their Executive Health program as of April 1, 2025.
Dr. Jill Marcus, MD, MBA - Rush Medical Group, specializes in LGBTQ+ Care
Dr. Charles Mitchell, MD - U of Chicago
Dr. Amy Pannaralla, DO - U of C, Orland Park
Dr. Paul Ravenna - NWMH
Dr. George Roepke, MD - Family Medicine
Dr. Lisa Rosman, MD - Rush Medical Group
Dr. Mina Ryu - Evanston, Glenview
Dr. Ashley Stoecker, DO - Concierge, Naperville. Offers telehealth.
Dr. Catherine Yi, MD - Northwestern, Internal Medicine
Psychology/Psychiatry
Dr. Joshua Straus - Psychiatry, Pain
Dr. Annette Tardif, PhD, MA- Psychology, complex pain conditions. 44 states including IL.
Psychotherapy/Mental Health
List of Mental Health Providers in Chicago Area who are EDS/MCAS/POTS Aware
Julia Howard, LCSW, PMH-C, CYT - virtual and Walk & Talk therapy to adults in Chicago and Illinois
Julianne Neely, LCSW - EDS and encephalitis-aware therapist
Physical Therapy - EDS Aware
Dr. Julia Tauber, Andersonville PT, Andersonville, Chicago
Lauren Goldammer, Chicago Physical Therapists, Andersonville, Chicago
Karlee Rehkemper, PT, DPT, Across All Ages Physical Therapy, Breese
Nicole Harju, PT, DPT, Creative Rehab, Gurnee
Theresa Eiden, CARE PT, Lakeview, Chicago
Renee Keefer, Elevate PT, Lakeview, Chicago & Park Ridge
Prutha Nanvati, Prutha Manual Therapy, Lisle
Dr. Bill Bloch, FYZICAL, Naperville
Wendy Wagner, PT, MPT, Wendy4Therapy, Naperville
Dr. Joe King, PT Advantage, North Aurora
Pat Shimanek, Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, Chicago
Dr. Dan McCoy, Team Rehab, River West, Chicago
Dr. Narissa Nebu, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Woodridge (Seven Bridges)
Dr. Katie Richcreek - Hypermobile DPT, River West - Chicago
Dr. Abby Hill, PT - Ivy Rehab, Highland Park - Abigail.hill@ivyrehab.com
Jessica Smith, PT, DPT - Forem Lincoln Park
PT - Pediatric
Laura Brown, PT, DPT, PCS, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago
Mary Noreen Cheng, PT, DPT, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago
PT - Pelvic Floor
Elizabeth Kotarinos, PT, Kotarinos Physical Therapy, Oakbrook Terrace, Vernon Hills
Bernadette Kamin (KAMIN PT), Kamin Physical Therapy, Highland Park, Park Ridge
Megan Jensen, PT, DPT, Vitality Women’s Physical Therapy and Wellness, Elmhurst
Rheumatology
Dr. Andrew Benck, MD - autoimmune disorders
Vision Therapy, Binocular Vision Disorder Treatment
Dr. Novakovich - Developmental, Pediatric and Neuro-Optometry . Westomont IL
Non-local Providers
Dr. Naomi Bauer, DPT, @its_all_about_that_pace is in Europe and takes 1:1 virtual clients. She specializes in POTS, long COVID and is very familiar with hypermobility.
Dr. Taylor Goldberg, @thehypermobilechiro, is in Colorado and often collaborates with Naomi and also has a 1:1 coaching program.
Nikki Naab-Levy, @naablevyfitness, is a personal trainer specializing in HSD and does 1:1 strength training for hypermobility
Dr. Annette Tardif, PhD, MA- Psychology, complex pain conditions. 44 states including IL.
The EDS Society Provider Search
Local EDS Facebook Support Groups (search for your city/area + EDS)
Chicago EDS Facebook Support Group
Dysautonomia International Provider Search
