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Alexander Feoktistov, MD, is the Founder and President of Synergy Integrative Headache Center and a nationally recognized expert in migraine, headache disorders, and interventional headache medicine.

He also serves as Medical Director of the Comprehensive Inpatient Headache Unit at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago,
where he oversees the care of patients with severe, refractory headache conditions requiring inpatient treatment.

Patients from across the country seek out Dr. Feoktistov for his depth of expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and his ability to manage even the most complex and treatment-resistant headache disorders.

Dr. Feoktistov is board-certified in Headache Medicine by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is also board-certified in Internal Medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) from the Moscow Medical Academy, where he completed his neurology residency and later received a PhD in Neurology. His doctoral research focused on medication overuse headache (rebound headache) - a topic that remains central to his clinical and research work today.

For his academic excellence and clinical research, Dr. Feoktistov received a Presidential Award from the President of the Russian Federation, granting him a prestigious fellowship of his choice.

Dr. Feoktistov completed advanced subspecialty training in headache medicine at the Diamond Headache Clinic, where he worked directly with the legendary Seymour Diamond, MD.

He later completed a Pain Management fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

From 2011 to 2020, Dr. Feoktistov served as a staff physician and Director of Clinical Research at the Diamond Headache Clinic.

He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored nine book chapters, and presented extensively at national
and international headache and neurology conferences.

In 2015, he received the National Headache Foundation Lectureship Award.

Since 2019, he has served as President of the American Interventional Headache
Society.

Dr. Feoktistov specializes in advanced, image-guided headache and pain procedures, including:

• Botox® injections for chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, hyperhidrosis, and blepharospasm

• Ultrasound-guided trigger point injections

• Peripheral nerve blocks, including supraorbital, occipital, and auriculotemporal nerve blocks

• Sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocks

• Cervical spinal facet injections and radiofrequency ablations, performed under fluoroscopic guidance

• Additional advanced interventional techniques tailored to each patient’s diagnosis

At the core of Dr. Feoktistov’s practice is a simple philosophy: listen carefully, diagnose precisely, and treat comprehensively. Patients often describe him as thorough, approachable, and deeply invested in helping them regain control of their lives.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Feoktistov is an avid reader with a particular interest in wellness, longevity, and performance optimization. He is also a dedicated coffee experimenter - constantly testing new brewing methods and flavor combinations (including the occasional grapefruit-enhanced caffeine experiment in pursuit of longer-lasting alertness). When he’s not reading or tinkering with coffee chemistry, he’s a devoted hockey fan who firmly believes that few things in life are as therapeutic as a well-played power play.

When you meet Dr. Alex, you’ll quickly notice his calm, thoughtful approach - he listens carefully, explains clearly, and treats each patient with the same level of care and precision he would expect for his own family.

Shivani Chadha, MD believes that when patients take an active role in managing their pain, they regain control of their lives, often leading to significantly improved health and overall quality of life. This philosophy is part of Dr. Chadha’s multidisciplinary approach to pain management at Chicago Pain Relief in Willowbrook, Illinois. Dr. Chadha and her caring, experienced team take an individualized approach to providing patients in Chicagoland with prompt diagnoses and effective pain treatment options.

Dr. Chadha specializes in interventional pain management and anesthesiology. After earning her medical degree, she went on to complete her residency in anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. She then completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Chadha provides men and women with practical solutions that alleviate their specific type of stiffness and pain, including knee, hip, shoulder, neck, and back problems. Her techniques include viscosupplementation and radiofrequency ablation therapies for conditions like osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition that’s common in older adults.

At Chicago Pain Relief, Dr. Chadha and her team of pain management professionals welcome patients to their office with a warm, caring, knowledgeable approach. The personal atmosphere, combined with the latest technologies and treatment options in pain management, offers patients in the Chicagoland Communities (Willowbrook, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, and Downers Grove) an exceptional environment and a positive experience in which they receive the most effective pain relief available.

Tarek H. Shahbandar, MD, is a devoted and seasoned physician who brings the necessary warm-hearted diligence, time, and respect to the practice of interventional pain medicine. Dr. Shahbandar helps men and women relieve pain and amplify wellness at the Centers for Pain Control, located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee before completing a residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Shahbandar had the privilege to train under some of the world’s most prestigious pioneers in pain medicine. He also spent three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recognized for his authentic and kind bedside manner and exceptional procedural skills, Dr. Shahbandar always focuses on alleviating pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances and pain medicines. Dr. Shahbandar knows that daily challenges with pain can be overwhelming and relief can seem out of reach. He truly cares for his patients and works to find the root cause of their conditions and deliver valuable education on lifestyle changes that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Solving the root cause is his ultimate goal beyond just masking and diminishing the pain.

Tarek H. Shahbandar, MD, is a devoted and seasoned physician who brings the necessary warm-hearted diligence, time, and respect to the practice of interventional pain medicine. Dr. Shahbandar helps men and women relieve pain and amplify wellness at the Centers for Pain Control, located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee before completing a residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Shahbandar had the privilege to train under some of the world’s most prestigious pioneers in pain medicine. He also spent three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recognized for his authentic and kind bedside manner and exceptional procedural skills, Dr. Shahbandar always focuses on alleviating pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances and pain medicines. Dr. Shahbandar knows that daily challenges with pain can be overwhelming and relief can seem out of reach. He truly cares for his patients and works to find the root cause of their conditions and deliver valuable education on lifestyle changes that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Solving the root cause is his ultimate goal beyond just masking and diminishing the pain.

Tarek H. Shahbandar, MD, is a devoted and seasoned physician who brings the necessary warm-hearted diligence, time, and respect to the practice of interventional pain medicine. Dr. Shahbandar helps men and women relieve pain and amplify wellness at the Centers for Pain Control, located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee before completing a residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Shahbandar had the privilege to train under some of the world’s most prestigious pioneers in pain medicine. He also spent three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recognized for his authentic and kind bedside manner and exceptional procedural skills, Dr. Shahbandar always focuses on alleviating pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances and pain medicines. Dr. Shahbandar knows that daily challenges with pain can be overwhelming and relief can seem out of reach. He truly cares for his patients and works to find the root cause of their conditions and deliver valuable education on lifestyle changes that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Solving the root cause is his ultimate goal beyond just masking and diminishing the pain.

Tarek H. Shahbandar, MD, is a devoted and seasoned physician who brings the necessary warm-hearted diligence, time, and respect to the practice of interventional pain medicine. Dr. Shahbandar helps men and women relieve pain and amplify wellness at the Centers for Pain Control, located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee before completing a residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Shahbandar had the privilege to train under some of the world’s most prestigious pioneers in pain medicine. He also spent three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recognized for his authentic and kind bedside manner and exceptional procedural skills, Dr. Shahbandar always focuses on alleviating pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances and pain medicines. Dr. Shahbandar knows that daily challenges with pain can be overwhelming and relief can seem out of reach. He truly cares for his patients and works to find the root cause of their conditions and deliver valuable education on lifestyle changes that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Solving the root cause is his ultimate goal beyond just masking and diminishing the pain.

Maher Fattouh, MD, is a highly experienced pain management physician and anesthesiologist practicing at Midwest Innovative Pain Management in Dyer, Indiana. He is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. 

Dr. Fattouh completed his medical education at the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, followed by a residency in anesthesiology at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. He further specialized in pain medicine through a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 

Dr. Fattouh has an extensive medical career, including a position as an attending staff member at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and an adjunct clinical assistant professorship in anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His expertise includes performing thousands of procedures in South Central Wisconsin. He is known for his dedication to using the full scope of medical science to provide personalized and effective care. 

Specializing in the treatment of any spine-related pain, neuropathic pain, spinal cord stimulation, pelvic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome, Dr. Fattouh is also committed to clinical education, research, and investigational studies. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fattouh, call the office or request one online today.