Dr. Tarek Shahbandar was rude and dismissive. I asked him what his name was, as I had never seen…read morehim before. His responses: "I own this place." "I started this place." "I don't have to do this. Someone else will see you." And he walked out the door!

I have been going to this clinic for 10 years, since it was the Pain physicians of Indiana under…read moreDoctor Shahbandar. He was always a jerk, but I eventually saw his PA who was wonderful although kind of an airhead but I at least got the pain management I needed for my chronic illness/pain (Ehlers danlos syndrome). Thanks to the treatment they provided, I was able to get through life for many years. Trust me, without those pain meds, there are plenty of days I wouldn't have shown up to family functions or even to my job. However, all of that has changed now. Ever since this group took over and it's become interventional pain management, you don't even see the doctors anymore. They took me off of basically every medication I was on, switched me to much weaker stuff, and I've been in agony for the last several years. You only get to see the nurse practitioners, who frankly are so overloaded with patients that every time you go in there, they have no idea who you are. They never remembered me, even though I've been going there for years. the first nurse practitioner they put me with left the practice, but I would see K. Varner most of the time. She at least seemed to recollect me and was kind and genuine, albeit a little unknowledgeable about my illness. All the 'treatments' they ever tried with me failed, in fact they insisted I try a nerve ablation for my back pain several times and each time they did it, they screwed it up and my back turned out worse and I was in even more pain afterwards. That's extremely infuriating because that's several days I had to take off of work, that's inconveniencing friends and family who had to drive me home from the appointment because I couldn't do all of that for nothing, in fact all of that just to feel worse frankly because I think the doctors practicing there are all quacks and are incompetent and don't actually know what they're doing. I've seen it all the time across my career. More doctors are incompetent than are actually competent. (please do REAL research before you see any practitioner.) Then we get to the most evil healthcare worker I've ever met. Hanifa waarith. Listen... I work in healthcare myself. For a long time. I have also worked in customer service. I know how you're supposed to talk to people, especially those you care for. This woman is an egotistical narcissist who gets off on the fact that she's got power over you. The cold evil look in her eyes is genuinely frightening. But all of a sudden today, she decided to fire me as a patient for absolutely no reason and kick me out of the practice for good, and she seemed to be getting off on the fact that I was getting upset. I wanted to wipe that smirk clean off her face. She was so smug and arrogant and frankly, it's a relief I never have to see her ugly mug again. Frankly I already knew this was coming because of the way she treated me last time, which was exactly the same just not as bad; Arrogant, rude and condescending. Back to me being fired as a patient... Apparently, this is due to the fact that they are no longer treating chronic pain. Oh really?? Thanks for never ever communicating that! Ever! This place is a joke. Frankly I'm going to report her to the board because she shouldn't be taking care of anybody. Her treatment of me was completely unprofessional, unprovoked and she did not have to be so completely condescending and rude to me. I don't know what that woman's problem is, but she decided she hated me from the moment she laid eyes on me. She wanted confrontation from the moment she walked in. I'm a chronic pain patient. I've been getting treatment for 10 years, and I will likely need it for the rest of my life. I didn't deserve to be treated like that. She talked down to me like I was a kindergartener, or like a dog. I sobbed all the way home. And now I'm left with no pain management. Stay away from this place. If you want real pain management, try a real doctor in Chicago. Methodist in general is just a joke, and they are partnered with them.

DR. Krishna Paraweswar is a racist piece of trash. If I could say worse, I would. The entire staff…read moreof this dump was rude, condescending and unaccommodating. From the moment, I entered I was greeted with attitude and no respect. Fake Dr Krishna is trash. He wasn't helpful. Treated certain patients with more respect. It was clear. I'd never go back and will do whatever I can to inform everyone of his overt racism. He referred to me as "homie" and recommended that I go back to "'my community"

Dr. Tupper...well, not much of a doctor if he doesn't want accurate VS on his patients. Not one…read moreactual RN on staff, btw. I wonder why turnover is so high?

UPDATE: Horrible experience with Doctor Bonynge. I'd give negative stars if I could. Took me a few…read moreweeks to get my original appt. I finally got in, we sat down &went through everything, I wasn't super comfortable, but I figured I would go ahead and get the epidural shot anyway because I was in excruciating pain & needed it. To get a little personal, I have anxiety when it comes to any medical procedures and I made the doctors aware of the situation so they suggested I get sedation. A week and a half later I finally get in to have my shot done. It was hotter than Hades in that office & was even hotter once you got back in the patient area. The bed they put me in was baking in the sun. It had to be nearly 80° and then they put a warm blanket on me. I sit down and my anxiety rampant. My blood pressure was high. My heart rate was high, and I had a Slightly elevated temperature, which are all symptoms of anxiety. They took my vitals every five minutes in a crowded room with constant beeping a blood pressure cuff going off every minute and then constantly telling me to calm down. As the timer went off every five minutes, I anxiety got worse. My Elevated temperature did go down to 99.4. And if you read the CDC says a fever is considered anything over 100.4. The doctor, then rudely comes over and tells me he cannot continue with the procedure because I must have some sort of infection. And then told me it was not possible to have an elevated temperature from anxiety. I've experienced this numerous times before I have been told by different doctors that it is completely possible to have an elevated temperature due to my anxiety, and I have read numerous studies from medical journals as well as information from the CDC that very clearly states heightened anxiety can cause an increase in temperature. When I explain this, he basically told me I was crazy. It wasn't possible. I have an infection. I have to go home. The minute I get home I take my temperature and it is a cool 98.7°. Just like I said no fever no infection it was caused by my anxiety. I called the office afterwards and ask them if I could reschedule my procedure but with a different doctor and she told me it was against policy and they wouldn't let me do so. After complaining she said she would talk to her supervisor and get back to me by the end of the day or at least the next morning at the latest. No call yet. Unprofessional, beyond ridiculous and I would say never come here and never see this doctor again I'm a little worried that he doesn't know that any of that is actually possible. Makes you wonder what else this doctor doesn't know. Here's a couple articles to enlighten you. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4843908/. https://www.health.com/mind-body/can-stress-cause-fever So after all of this mess and administrator calls me and tells me they will definitely give me a new doctor. They can even move me to a different clinic to have the procedure done and she's gonna see what she can do to get everything expedited and call me back and give her a day or two. Well, it's now been a week and she hasn't called me back clearly they don't care about their patients. I'm going to make sure I file complaints wherever I possibly can't about this place.

absolutely scam their email to check in states "new message from Practice Name" and after you…read morefill out all your information and go to your appointment they will try to charge you MORE than your copay! then CHARGE YOU EXTRA to process your COPAY!! DO NOT GO!

I have been seeing this particular doctor for a while. He is very professional and very…read moreknowledgeable. He doesn't rush you through your explanation, even when you get tongue tied and forget what you are talking about. It happens. He is the closest I could find to the standards I myself try to hold myself to for for my own patients. I really enjoyed him when he had his own private practice. Since joining this larger corporation, his practices have remained unchanged. And I can appreciate that. The office is very clean and spacious. Well lit and free of smells and allergens. His office staff are very nice and cordial and they know their job. Also, greatly appreciated. Overall I would recommend.

I saw Dr. Stewart for a persistent issue and after a few visits I felt better than I had in years…read more The consistent treatment worked, his approach is not typical and that is a great thing! He helped me and I am thankful.

Dr. Joe is great! I actually went there one time with a friend of mine initially. I thought some…read moreof his methods were a bit "interesting", but after seeing them work almost immediately, I was intrigued and sold on his methods. The Results: After a car accident, I decided to give him a try. I was in pain, had limited motion in my neck, and had frequent headaches. After just ONE treatment, I had less pain, drastically more movement, and significantly less headaches. He had me completely back to normal in two to three visits. I really like that about him. He fixes it quickly and painlessly, and doesn't drain you. I've been to others who want to treat me for months for one issue, and I didn't see results for weeks. Dr. Joe brings it! I have now recommended many there, and they all have the same great results! He has a proven track record. Pricing: Very affordable. You get more than you pay for! The Dr: He is very current and up-to-date with methods. He stays abreast of trends and new methods. He is passionate about what he does, and it shows that he loves his job! The Methods: They are unique, but EXTREMELY effective. I am NOT a fan of the jerking/quick popping/painful approach that many use. He uses a variety of methods. Incredible! He is a miracle worker as far as I'm concerned! Fabulous!

Being a patient of Dr. Unger for over 10 yrs., I am very disappointmented, with the way he abruptly…read moreleft without notice to his patients. I, along with other patients that had all scheduled appointments one day....went to his office only to be informed that his office was shut down. We all walked out, not knowing where to go, from there!

Very good doctors and staff. My pain is doing better. They care about your health and well being.read more

IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of any receptionist at anytime. Can't even contact them to pay a bill…read more Coded my bill wrong for testing , my insurance rejected to cover me that was over 6 months ago after reaching out to them 12+ times, they still havent coded it correctly, cost me close to a grand. Bedside manners of this practice are abysmal (an understatement). Even the concept of writing clearly explaining illnesses escapes them. One of the worst practices I have ever experienced truelly a lackluster staff. Do yourself a favor and just go to RUSH, it's like night and day.

After 22 years of pain Manament, I have never had an office manager make a medical assessment of my…read morecase-tell me they would NOT be honoring my appointment! Let me introduce myself. My name is Mary Harms & 22 years ago I was the recipient of an an orthopedic surgeon who accidentally stapled my saphenous nerve during an ACL reconstruction. 4 surgeries later-the nerve was amputated out of my leg. I have been in pain management since. (Name of surgeon was provided to consult if needed) I provided a list of all my doctors-numbers included. I provided the details of the closure of Advance Pain Management. Numbers included. I provided explanations why I was having difficulties getting my records. I was told, they do not write narcotics (which all clinics do when you first call) when the office manager came to the window to say they do not write Rx's-that they would not be seeing me??? (I did say YES I am looking to maintain my current course treatment-and alternatives) She was rude, her staff said PMS-and that lots of people demand Rx-in 22 years no office has ever complained they get lots of drug addicts-this office most. As a doctor's wife-all my friends docs-I concede there are seekers. I am not ONE of them. I was told the manager has SAY over who is seen! Not the Doctor Not the Nurse Practitioner. The office manager. She had an issue w/ my primary residence is in Waukegan-we also have a home in Miller. (Why I was looking in IN-did not lie) To my fellow pain patience-you know the humiliation I just suffered! We have all been there! To my fellow pain patient-you know the "Hoops" doctors now make us jump over! Only never has a PMS (her staff exact statement when I asked why did that happened? What did I do?? I knew-I stood up to manager. I run one of the most successful firm in my arena-I have access to power. None of my resume matters except if I was treated terribly-fighting back tears. Imagine how this office would treat the elderly, someone who did not fulling understanding or remembering everything when they first called to make the appointment. No need to imagine-this office treats new patient as drug addicts-criminals before any medical assessment. In closing-I will be fine, my primary care doc will manage my Rx's. I was wondering alternatives options, why I came down for this appointment. Are there new nerve Rx's that be helpful?? I was brought to tears-and humiliated. First time in 22 years. Thank You for reading. I hope you find a doctors office with compassion & caring.

I have worked for Dr. Kanuru for 17 1/2 years as his nurse practitioner. He is a very compassionate…read moreand understanding physician. We are interventional pain management and specialize in procedures. If you are looking for someone in the Highland area give us a call 219-838-1000.

I am disappointed with this practice. I came to Dr. Pitchford with left arm pain and surgery was…read moreperformed on my shoulder last October. The pain continued and after cortisone injections, physical therapy and dry needling sessions I'm still in pain. I sought a 2nd opinion and the Surgeon identified was the issue is. I'm scheduled for a follow up surgery to repair what should have been done initially. I was consistently made to feel that my pain was manufactured by the PA Alyssa (who needs to practice a little empathy) and Staff and come to find out there is a confirmed issue that needs surgery. I regret choosing this practice. On a positive note the front desk Staff was pleasant, and the Nurse Brenda who was the only one who showed compassion.

I have had three operations with Dr. Pitchford and his staff. A knee and two hips. I highly…read morerecommend him for your bone and joint needs. I also highly recommend their physical therapy group in St. John. Mike, Suzette, Lyla and Krystle are four of the most beautiful human beings, I have ever met in my life. They took care of me and made me feel good every single time I was there.

One of the best massages I have had, and I have tried many places and different people. I usually…read moreget suckered in by "deals" that I should ignore!! Nothing has been as nice. She has a nice cosy comfy room that she works out of. I have gotten relaxation and trigger point massages and they were both awesome. I did an add on of sound therapy with the singing bowls and that was very relaxing.

I have been going to see Nancy for a massage at least once a month for over 5 years. She is…read moreamazing! She always seems to know exactly where I'm tense and where to focus her healing hands. I also love that she has a special massage oil formula just for me (my favorite scents). Nancy not only cares about massage, she cares about a person's emotional and spiritual well-being, and is always there to listen, encourage, and laugh with! I am a better and healthier person with Nancy in my life!