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.

This place is all about running you around to do a bunch of procedures that you don't need so they…read morecan charge up your insurance !!! The so called doctor is never there,and when he is you better hope he's in a good mood !! They are rude and condescending as well as liars !! Don't waste your time !!! I hope this post will help others from getting hurt !!!

I have been seeing Dr. Ho for many years. He is a very kind, intelligent and personable and has…read morelots of energy. I am a very complicated patient but he never loses his patience with me with I'm tired and feeling unhappy about my pain which he is doing his part but my body doesn't comply. I have also had some experience with Chelsea and she fits right in and seems to enjoy what she is doing and is good at it. The front desk is always kind and polite and there is at least one more woman that is the one that processes the medication requests. I have dealt with Christine since I've been going to Dr. Ho and she great. She has a big and important job getting our prescriptions done in a very timely manner and she is so considerate and understanding. I know she goes out of her way to do all she is capable to make sure you get your medication. I'm sure many have experienced having to deal with pharmacies that don't have any or not enough, very rare, but it happens. Christine doesn't want you to suffer so she does all she can within her power to help you. I hope they never leave.

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

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?

I had a very disappointing experience with the office management at this private practice. The…read moreoffice manager, spoke to me in a manner that I found rude, insulting, and unprofessional. Despite having already confirmed my appointment, I received repeated reminder phone calls, which felt excessive and intrusive. While I understand the need for appointment reminders, the frequency and tone of these calls were unnecessary and caused added stress. When I attempted to address the issue and asked to speak with the physician regarding the office manager's behavior, my request was refused. I was told that she was the manager and was spoken to in a dismissive and disrespectful way. Due to the way I was treated by the office staff manager, I ultimately decided to transfer my care elsewhere. Patients should be able to expect respectful communication, professionalism, and reasonable boundaries from a medical office.

When we had our very first visit, Dr. Ungar called that afternoon to see if the Prescriptions had…read morereached the pharmacy. He has a calm and quiet bedside manner and like to use comedy for getting patients relaxed. Sometimes the office can get busy, but everyone tries very hard to get all the patients serviced as soon as possible. Very Professional in all ways. Staff was very professional.

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.

dr Kaakaaji has been my doctor for over 15 years. I am a transfer from another doctor who wouldn't…read moresee me because I have had 6 c spine fusion surgerie. other doctor feel my case to complicated but dr kaakaaji accepted me and then looked at my low back when I had difficulty walking and told me I would need something done but it was t severe enough to need surgery at that time. 6 years later and it was and I had a laminectomy at L4-5. prognosis is good and I will eventually need fusion surgery as well. I am glad he didn't rush like some doctors and waited till I was bad enough to need such a tough surgery.

Please do not use Dr Kaakaji. My father had 2 fractured vertebrae. Because this was not a…read moresurgical issue he offered no advice beyond go see your family physician. Dr Kaakaji did not offer any pain management. Dr Kaakaji does not care about his patient's needs. He is very self serving. Please avoid at all costs

I met Dr. Shukairy while in the hospital last September. He was one of several doctors and nurses…read morewho cared for me. Spinal arthritis. Lumbar, and thoracic pain has been brutal lately, and the cold weather hasn't helped. I need physical therapy and a spinal injection. I made an appointment to see Dr. Shukairy for referrals. Scheduling an appointment was easy and thorough. He is very knowledgeable and has a kind and caring attitude. His staff are warm and welcoming. I have the referrals and will schedule the appointments. I'm glad he is a part of my care team and highly recommend him.

Tried to get an appt for my 6 yr old with a broken leg and hand. She was seen by them previously…read morewith a broken leg about 3 years ago. Was told this time that they wouldn't see her because she was hit by a car on her bike and they don't take litigation cases. Even after I explained we weren't pressing charges and had no open litigation. Still said no. Told them we were using our personal insurance to pay the claims and they still refused. Can't believe that they would refuse service to a child.

DANGER! Do NOT see "Doctor" Aisha Shareef…read more My wife was referred to Dr. Shareef for MRI due to chronic pain and long-term symptoms. She saw Dr. Shariff on January 26th, 2022 and an MRI was ordered. My wife had the MRI done on Feb. 7th, 2022. My wife's follow-up appointment with Dr. Shareef was on March 8th, 2022. They asked if she was ok seeing a nurse practitioner. My wife said yes, assuming an NP at a neurology office would be competent. However, at the appointment, when my wife asked about the results of the MRI, the NP said she did not know how to read them. Today, May 16th, 2022, with a long-awaited follow-up tomorrow morning, my wife called to make sure she would be seeing the doctor. She was told tomorrow was for an EEG and that she would not see the doctor. We cancelled that appointment after explaining we have been waiting 3 1/2 months to hear about the results of the MRI, not to come in for another test and not see the doctor that ordered this procedure we have yet to hear about. We all deserve better care than this; and it is out there. We may have to drive a little further and try a little harder, but let's not keep seeing these careless providers that leave us hanging for MONTHS without even responding to diagnostics. Let's take our business elsewhere, even if it's not convenient, and stop letting heartless "test and forget" doctors succeed instead of sinking into obscurity.

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