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Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD

(Dr. Engin Yilmaz, MD)
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Ankara University
Professional interests include: dizziness, headache, trigeminal neuralgia, and more.
19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL 60422

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD is a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Ankara University. Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.

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Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

19550 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-8400
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The University of Chicago Medicine

355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
1-888-824-0200
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The University of Chicago Medicine

71 W. 156th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2300
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Some issues Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 1717
doctor visit 545
electroencephalography (EEG) 13
hospital care 1263
inpatient care 1263

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 182
doctor visit 574
hospital care 1127
inpatient care 1127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 336
Female 465
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 347
Black 410
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 264
From 75 to 84 245
85 and over 123
Less than 65 169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 38
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 49
Dementia 29
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 176
doctor visit 504
electroencephalography (EEG) 17
hospital care 1072
inpatient care 957
outpatient care 115

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 274
Female 427
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 335
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 218
85 and over 119
Less than 65 133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 47
Dementia 31
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 83
doctor visit 502
hospital care 878
inpatient care 810
outpatient care 68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 518
Female 686
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 556
Black 574
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 412
From 75 to 84 360
85 and over 218
Less than 65 214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 35
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 45
Dementia 32
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 88
doctor visit 560
hospital care 937
inpatient care 863
outpatient care 74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 277
Female 395
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 296
Black 335
Hispanic 29
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 125
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 48
Dementia 36
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 88
doctor visit 483
hospital care 1107
inpatient care 1041
outpatient care 66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 281
Female 420
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 297
Black 367
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 235
From 75 to 84 223
85 and over 119
Less than 65 124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 50
Dementia 38
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 98
doctor visit 539
hospital care 1346
inpatient care 1346

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 282
Female 390
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 282
Black 362
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 227
From 75 to 84 219
85 and over 120
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 38
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 47
Dementia 36
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 156
doctor visit 767
hospital care 594
inpatient care 594

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 266
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 303
Black 315
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 211
85 and over 115
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 46
Dementia 35
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 87
doctor visit 601
hospital care 215
inpatient care 215

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 205
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 247
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 85
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 47
Dementia 34
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 95
doctor visit 932
hospital care 218
inpatient care 218

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 248
Female 386
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 315
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 93
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 46
Dementia 32
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 49
doctor visit 823
hospital care 195
inpatient care 195

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 234
Female 362
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 304
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 78
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 41
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 65
doctor visit 678
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 237
Female 346
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 275
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 85
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 40
Dementia 21
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated as a neurologist in Flossmoor, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and outpatient care.

diagnostic procedures 240
doctor visit 625
electroencephalography (EEG) 15
hospital care 755
inpatient care 728
outpatient care 80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 381
Ethnicity
Black / African American 319
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 288
Hispanic 20
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 206
85 and over 106
Less than 65 107
65 to 74 204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 13
Dementia 29

Education & Training

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD graduated from Ankara University. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Vascular Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Ankara University

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Aetna POS
Medicare Advantage
Medicare
Humana
PHCS PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
United W500 Emergent Wrap
Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
United Options (PPO)
CountyCare *see insurance page
BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
United Choice HMO (specialists only)
BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
Aetna HMO (specialists only)
United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 395 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Flossmoor, IL. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $1,793 BRILINTA
$1,793
Medtronic Neurovascular $529 Neurovascular Stents
$529
AbbVie Inc. $418 UBRELVY
$342 		QULIPTA
$76
Biogen Idec Inc. $259 TECFIDERA
$193 		TYSABRI
$48 		AVONEX
$18
Allergan Inc. $254 BOTOX
$200 		BOTOX NEURO REHAB
$38
$17
Other $1,164 Rebif
$179 		Aimovig
$113 		APTIOM
$104 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$93 		REYVOW
$71 		Other
$604
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $2,143
Food and Beverage $2,124
Education $124
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $26

Research Payments

Dr. Engin Yilmaz, PhD, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $12,318.

Biography

Dr. Engin Yilmaz is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Harvey, IL, Flossmoor, IL, and Chicago, IL. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Yilmaz's areas of expertise include the following: concussion, dizziness, and headache. He is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. He can accept Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Yilmaz is a graduate of Ankara University. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency.

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