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MCAS Specialists in Chicago and Illinois

Updated:
October 2024
by
David Harris

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Specialists in Chicago & Illinois

Illinois is home one of the largest cities in the country, but there are still surprisingly few doctors who treat Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and related MCAS Trifecta conditions like Ehlers-Danos Syndrome and POTS.  People often wonder what kind of doctor diagnoses and treats MCAS.  For the most part, Allergists & Immunologists tend to treat MCAS, but we've found that the specialty is often less important than the specific doctors personal and professional experience. Tryptase testing a hotly contested topic among researchers, and in our opinion, the only doctors worth seeing are the ones who can translate research to help patients. Excessively stringent diagnosis criteria is great for research purity, but it should not get in the way of highly beneficial, low risk treatment options.

Teri Berry, DNP, FNP-C

Teri Berry is well versed in EDS and HSD, she works with The EDS Clinic to support patients in Illinois as well as many other states.

  • Specialization: EDS, HSD, MCAS, POTS
  • Location: Telehealth available in Illinois
  • Wait Time for Appointments:  <1 month
  • Website: Teri Berry's Profile

Jim Harris, M.D.

Dr. Harris's patient-focused approach to EDS care emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. He plays a quarter back type role in Ehlers Danlos Care that includes providing diagnosis, on going treatment, and coordinating care teams across multiple providers.

  • Specialization: EDS, HSD, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, POTS
  • Location: South Bend, Indiana; Telehealth consultations through The EDS Clinic ( www.EDS.clinic )
  • Wait Time for Appointments: <3 months
  • Website: Dr. Jim Harris's Website

Marla Barkoff, M.D.

Dr. Barkoff is a board certified Endocrinologis who well known in the Chicago region for her MCAS expertise. She does not accept insurance.

Yasmeen Bilimoria, M.D.

Dr. Bilimoria is a board certified Allergist Immunologist.

  • Specialization: Allergy & Immunology
  • Location: Glenview, IL 60026 at Northshore Hospital System
  • Wait Time for Appointments: unknown
  • Website: Dr. Bilimoria's Website

Susan Fox, PA

Susand Fox provides care for patients with all allergy, asthma and immunologic diseases.

  • Specialization: Allergy & Immunology
  • Location: Rush Health, Chicago, Illinois
  • Wait Time for Appointments: unknown
  • Website: Susan Fox's Website

* Please note that this list of doctors is provided here only as a convenience to patients. A number of these providers are not affiliated with our clinic, and we have provided a link to their website, clinic, or personal profille where available.

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