Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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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.
Begin your pain care journey today by calling the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online.
“I have always had good experiences. The only thing I do not like is that he does not have office hours anymore. I would like to talk to him when I have a problem because I have been with him for 13 years.”
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
204 Legacy Plaza West
LaPorte, IN 46350
4.73(2111)
4.73
(2111)
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 17.8 mi
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.
Begin your pain care journey today by calling the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online.
“I have always had good experiences. The only thing I do not like is that he does not have office hours anymore. I would like to talk to him when I have a problem because I have been with him for 13 years.”
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
4.73(2111)
4.73
(2111)
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 23.5 mi
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.
Begin your pain care journey today by calling the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online.
“I have always had good experiences. The only thing I do not like is that he does not have office hours anymore. I would like to talk to him when I have a problem because I have been with him for 13 years.”
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.
Begin your pain care journey today by calling the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online.
“I have always had good experiences. The only thing I do not like is that he does not have office hours anymore. I would like to talk to him when I have a problem because I have been with him for 13 years.”
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN 46410
4.73(2111)
4.73
(2111)
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 34.1 mi
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.
Begin your pain care journey today by calling the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care at 219-476-7246 or request an appointment online.
“I have always had good experiences. The only thing I do not like is that he does not have office hours anymore. I would like to talk to him when I have a problem because I have been with him for 13 years.”
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
1928 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
4.73(2111)
4.9
(55)
Dr. Maher Fattouh, MD
Pain Medicine Physician 36.1 mi
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.
“Everyone at Dr Fattouh’s office was very kind and super accommodating. From the receptionist to the nurses and, of course, Dr Fattouh. I had a great experience and I highly recommend them. I cannot say this about too many Doctors or their staff but I highly recommend this establishment.”
Dr. Maher Fattouh, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1100 Joliet St
Suite 101
Dyer, IN 46311
4.9(55)
5.0
(43)
Dr. Alexander Feoktistov, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 40.9 mi
Founder & Director, Synergy Integrative Headache Center
President, American Interventional Headache Society
Medical Director, Ascension Illinois Comprehensive Headache and Migraine Unit, Chicago, IL
Dr. Alexander Feoktistov is a nationally recognized expert in migraine, complex headache disorders, and interventional headache medicine. He is known for treating patients who have not improved with standard approaches - while also helping those early in their journey achieve faster, more precise relief.
He serves as Medical Director of the Comprehensive Inpatient Headache Unit at Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago, where he oversees the care of patients with severe and treatment-resistant headache conditions requiring advanced, multidisciplinary management.
Patients travel from across the country to see Dr. Feoktistov for one reason: he approaches headache disorders with a level of precision, depth, and persistence that most clinics simply do not offer.
A Different Level of Expertise
Dr. Feoktistov is board-certified in Headache Medicine (UCNS) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. His background uniquely bridges neurology and interventional pain medicine - allowing him to diagnose accurately and treat comprehensively.
He trained at the renowned Diamond Headache Clinic under Seymour Diamond, MD, and later completed a Pain Management fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic - two of the most respected institutions in headache and pain medicine.
From 2011 to 2020, he served as Director of Clinical Research at Diamond Headache Clinic, where he led and participated in numerous clinical trials shaping modern migraine therapy.
He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to multiple book chapters, and lectures nationally and internationally on advanced headache treatment strategies.
Precision, Not Trial-and-Error
Dr. Feoktistov specializes in advanced, image-guided procedures designed to target the true source of pain - not just mask symptoms.
These include:
Botox® for chronic migraine and movement disorders
Cervical facet interventions and radiofrequency ablation
Advanced interventional techniques tailored to each patient
Every treatment plan is individualized, strategic, and built around a clear diagnosis - not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Feoktistov’s approach is grounded in three principles:
Listen carefully - because details matter
Diagnose precisely - because the wrong diagnosis leads to years of unnecessary suffering
Treat comprehensively - because lasting relief requires more than a prescription
Patients often describe him as thorough, thoughtful, and deeply committed to helping them regain control of their lives.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of medicine, Dr. Feoktistov has a strong interest in wellness, longevity, and human performance. He is an avid reader and an enthusiastic coffee experimenter, constantly refining ways to optimize focus and energy.
He is also a lifelong hockey fan and believes that discipline, strategy, and consistency - on and off the ice—are key to long-term success.
What Patients Notice First
When you meet Dr. Feoktistov, you’ll notice something different:
He listens without rushing.
He explains with clarity.
And he approaches your condition with the same level of care and precision he would expect for his own family.
“Ms Chambers is such an awesome Nurse Practitioner. She’s caring and always follow ups either all my medical issues.
I look forward to seeing her every 3 months.”
Mrs. Josephine Chambers, APRN FNP-BC
Pain Medicine Physician
10176 W 400 N
Suite B
Michigan City, IN 46360
4.92(392)
Ishmeet Singh, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 42.0 mi
