Neurologists · Illinois · October 2026
Best Neurologists in Illinois (October 2026)
Dr. Reuben Valenzuela ranks first with a score of 79.0: 4.8 stars from 273 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Todd Elmore ranks second with a score of 75.9: 4.8 stars from 146 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Nesreen Suwan ranks third with a score of 75.7: 4.7 stars from 237 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Reuben Valenzuela, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 273 Google reviews
Score 79.0 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Todd Elmore, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 146 Google reviews
Score 75.9 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Nesreen Suwan, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 237 Google reviews
Score 75.7 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Grace Cheng, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 92 Google reviews
Score 75.1 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Koteswara Narla, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 151 Google reviews
Score 73.7 · 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Cecile Becker, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 168 Google reviews
Score 67.6 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Allan Burke, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 33 Google reviews
Score 66.1 · 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Bassam Assaf, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 48 Google reviews
Score 65.7 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ajitesh Rai, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 11 Google reviews
Score 61.7 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Henry Echiverri, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 25 Google reviews
Score 61.5 · 45 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reuben Valenzuela, MD | Peoria | 79.0 | 4.8 | 273 | 31 |
| 2 | Todd Elmore, MD | Springfield | 75.9 | 4.8 | 146 | 35 |
| 3 | Nesreen Suwan, MD | Lisle | 75.7 | 4.7 | 237 | 44 |
| 4 | Grace Cheng, MD | Aurora | 75.1 | 4.9 | 92 | 40 |
| 5 | Koteswara Narla, MD | Springfield | 73.7 | 4.7 | 151 | 50 |
| 6 | Cecile Becker, MD | Springfield | 67.6 | 4.6 | 168 | 26 |
| 7 | Allan Burke, MD | Wheaton | 66.1 | 4.8 | 33 | 50 |
| 8 | Bassam Assaf, MD | Moline | 65.7 | 4.6 | 48 | 37 |
| 9 | Ajitesh Rai, MD | Alton | 61.7 | 5.0 | 11 | 36 |
| 10 | Henry Echiverri, MD | Warrenville | 61.5 | 4.5 | 25 | 45 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurologist in Illinois?
Reuben Valenzuela, MD in Peoria, with a BestDocs score of 79.0 (4.8 stars from 273 Google reviews; 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurologists in Illinois have online booking?
13 of the 48 ranked neurologists in Illinois offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.