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Dr. John Prunskis

John V. Prunskis

MD, FIPP

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

4.6/5

4.6 score, 94 reviews

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John V. Prunskis, M.D. FIPP, is one of Illinois’ most esteemed interventional pain specialists. Dr. Prunskis is a presidential appointee to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Best Practices Pain Task Force in Washington, D.C., to establish national standards for the treatment of pain where he currently serves when not seeing patients.

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

Dr. Chadi Yaacoub

Chadi Yaacoub

MD, FIPP

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

4.5/5

4.5 score, 70 reviews

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Chadi Yaacoub, M.D. FIPP received his medical degree from the prestigious Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed his internship and residency at Wayne State University and was asked to stay on with the University for his Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship.

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

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Steven Perri

PA-C, Physician Assitant

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

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4.5/5

4.5 score, 70 reviews

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Steven Perri is a Certified Physician Assistant working at Illinois Pain & Spine Institute.  After graduating on the Dean’s list from Benedictine University with a BS in Biology, he received a CNA Certification from Harper College.

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Terri Dallas-Prunskis

MD

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

4.5/5

4.7 score, 66 reviews

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Dr. Terri Dallas-Prunskis earned her medical degree and completed her residency training at Howard University School of Medicine.

She completed her Pain Management Fellowship at the University of New Jersey School of Medicine. Dr. Dallas-Prunskis was recruited by the University of Chicago to serve as Chairman of their Pain Management Program, where she led for seven years before co-founding Illinois Pain & Spine Institute (IPSI) and The Regenerative Stem Cell Institute (TRSCI).

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Todd Hagle

MD

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

4/5

4.0 score, 29 reviews

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Dr. Hagle is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Board Certified in Pain Management. He graduated from Missouri School of Medicine and completed Fellowships in Anesthesia and Pain Management at Rush University Medical Center. 

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Samir Sharma

MD

Pain & Spine Institute

4.4/5

4.4 score, 32 reviews

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Born and raised in Joliet, Dr. Sharma graduated from Joliet West High School in 1993, and continued his college education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Participating in an accelerated combined degree program integrating engineering and medicine, Dr. Sharma earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in three years and completed medical school at the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 2000.

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Udit V. Patel

DO, MS

Pain & Spine Institute

4.4/5

4.4 score, 40 reviews

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Dr. Patel grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and attended Loyola University Chicago to obtain a degree in Chemistry. Furthering his education, Dr. Patel completed a Masters in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University in Miami, Florida. Finally, he received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2002. Dr. Patel completed a rotating internship in Florida then completed an Anesthesiology residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic located in Chicago. Dr. Patel excelled throughout his training, receiving the Intern of the Year and Resident of the Year awards.

Pain & Spine Institute

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Russ Wudel

PA-C

Pain & Spine Institute

5/5
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Russ grew up in the state of South Dakota. He attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1978. He continued his education at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1984. He went on to further his education at the Cook County Hospital/Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL receiving his Physician Assistant degree in 2001.

Pain & Spine Institute

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India Hollinquest

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Pain & Spine Institute

5/5
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India is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at our pain practice. She grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and attended The University of Illinois at Chicago, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences, with major in Applied Psychology & minor in Biological Sciences in 2009. She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Resurrection University in 2010; and later furthered her career by obtaining a Master’s of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from Olivet Nazarene University in 2016.

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Shaan H. Khan

MD

APAC Centers for Pain Management

5/5

5.0 score, 3 reviews

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Dr. Khan is Board Certified in Anesthesiology. He received his Medical Degree at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his Anesthesiology Residency and Pain Management Fellowship at Upstate University Hospital.  Dr. Khan is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Pakistani Physicians of North America. 

APAC Centers for Pain Management

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Sheel Patel

MD

APAC Centers for Pain Management

4.8/5

4.8 score, 5 reviews

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Dr. Patel is Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Management.  He received his Medical Degree at West Virginia University School  of Medicine, completed his Anesthesiology Residency at Rush University Medical Center and his Chronic Pain Medicine Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 

APAC Centers for Pain Management

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Alaina Tatum

PA

APAC Centers for Pain Management

5/5
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Alaina Tatum is a nationally certified physician assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.

APAC Centers for Pain Management

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Hadi Moten

MD

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

4.3/5

4.3 score, 17 reviews

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Dr. Moten is double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology.  He has published several scientific articles and textbook chapters related to anesthesiology and pain medicine.

He focuses on spine pain from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as joint and musculoskeletal ailments utilizing both fluoroscopic and ultrasound techniques.

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

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Nicole received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Northwest and was a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience before training as a Family Nurse Practitioner. 

APAC Centers for Pain Management

John K. Hong

MD

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

4.7/5

4.7 score, 103 reviews

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Dr. Hong is the founder and President of Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians. He serves as the medical director of inpatient and outpatient pain management at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

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Poornima Panjwani

PA-C

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

5/5

5.0 score, 1 reviews

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Poornima earned her physician assistant certificate from Malcolm X College and her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Francis University. She is board certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. Poornima received her M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from B.J. Medical College, Pune University in India.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

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Jennifer Hinchley

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

5/5
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Jennifer Hinchley MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Chamberlain University where she graduated with honors, Magna cum laude.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians

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Rafal Krejza

DO

Midwest Pain Clinics

3.6/5

3.6 score, 8 reviews

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Dr. Rafal Krejza, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Omaha, NE and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 2012.

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Kevin Balter

MD

Midwest Pain Clinics

3.8/5

3.8 score, 50 reviews

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Dr. Kevin Balter, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Omaha, NE and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1986.

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Andrzej Szczepanek

MD

Central States Pain Clinic

4.4/5

4.4 score, 7 reviews

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Dr. Andrzej Szczepanek, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland.

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Ramis Gheith

MD

Interventional Pain Institute

3.8/5

3.8 score, 67 reviews

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Dr. Ramis Gheith is a double board-certified interventional pain physician based out of St. Louis, Missouri. He is the founder and medical director of the Interventional Pain Institute.

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Christian Ledet

MD

Central States Pain Clinic

4.6/5

4.6 score, 20 reviews

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Dr. Christian Ledet, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1990.

Central States Pain Clinic

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Ryan Birkland

DO

Central States Pain Clinic

0/5
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Dr. Ryan Birkland, DO is an Anesthesiology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He obtained his medical degree at Des Moines University.

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John Pispidikis

NP-C, DC, DACNB, DAAPM, AADEP

Spinal Recovery Center

4.2/5

4.2 score, 5 reviews

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John Pispidikis, NP-C is one of only four Chiropractic Neurologists in the state of Michigan. He began his training at the University of Western Ontario in 1993.

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Bryan Whitlow

MD

Interventional Pain Institute

4.2/5

4.2 score, 9 reviews

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Dr. Bryan Whitlow is a double board-certified interventional pain physician in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

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Maria Ruiz

MD, PMR

Spinal Recovery Center

0/5
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Dr. Maria Ruiz, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Warren, MI and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Pontificia University in 1993.

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Ira Fox

MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants

4.1/5

4.1 score, 40 reviews

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Dr. Ira Fox, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Tamarac, FL and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York in 1985.

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Javier Vilasuso

MD

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants

4.2/5

4.2 score, 19 reviews

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Dr. Javier Vilasuso, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Tamarac, FL. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

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Christian Oliver

MD

Interventional Pain Institute

4.9/5

4.9 score, 63 reviews

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Dr. Christian Oliver is a double board-certified interventional pain physician in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine.

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Cuneyt Ozaktay

MD

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants

4.2/5

4.2 score, 46 reviews

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Dr. Ahmet Ozaktay, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Tamarac, FL and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from the University Of Istanbul in 1988.

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Jesse Hatgis

DO

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants

5/5

5 score, 1 reviews

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Dr. Jesse Hatgis, DO is a double board certified osteopathic pain management/physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Tamarac, FL.

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Robert Levy

MD

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants

3/5

3 score, 6 reviews

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Dr. Robert Levy, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1981.

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Robert Moghim

MD

Colorado Pain Care

3.9/5

3.9 score, 33 reviews

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Dr. Robert Moghim, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Denver, CO and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 2000.

Colorado Pain Care

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Jason Krutsch

MD

Colorado Pain Care

4.1/5

4.1 score, 59 reviews

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Dr. Jason Krutsch, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Golden, CO and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Colorado Denver School Of Medicine in 1999.

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Eleasa Hulon

MD

Colorado Pain Care

0/5
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Dr. Eleasa Hulon, MD is a pain management specialist in Castle Rock, CO. She graduated from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago.

Colorado Pain Care

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