Neuromyelitis Optica Specialists in Illinois
5 verified specialists treating neuromyelitis optica are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Evanston, Chicago, and Winfield. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital.


Bruce Cohen, MD
Chief, MS/Neuroimmunology Division
Neurology
Evanston, IL30+ years146+ pubs
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology


Farrah Mateen, MD
Division Chief of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology; Dr. Charles L. Mix Research Professor of Neurology
Neurology
Chicago, IL20+ years348+ pubs
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology


Elena Grebenciucova, MD
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Neurology
Chicago, IL10+ years24+ pubs
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology


Edith Graham, MD
Assistant Professor
Neurology
Chicago, IL9 years39+ pubs
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology


Shailee Shah, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Neurology
Winfield, IL10+ years61+ pubs
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of neuromyelitis optica specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Neuromyelitis Optica as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a neuromyelitis optica specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to neuromyelitis optica. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these neuromyelitis optica specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Neuromyelitis Optica?
Neuromyelitis Optica is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches neuromyelitis optica care.