11.7 mi
LaPorte, IN 46350 +4 more locations
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar is a board-certified physician specializing in interventional pain medicine at Centers for Pain Control & Vein Care across Northwest Indiana. He is dedicated to helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve overall quality of life through evidence-based, minimally invasive treatment approaches.
Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, followed by residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. During his training at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, he worked alongside leading experts in the field of pain management. He later contributed to physician education as part of the faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he helped train residents and fellows for three years.
Known for his thoughtful bedside manner and strong procedural expertise, Dr. Shahbandar focuses on comprehensive, patient-centered care. His approach emphasizes identifying and treating the underlying source of pain whenever possible, while prioritizing conservative strategies and minimizing reliance on long-term medication use when appropriate. He also works with patients to develop practical lifestyle and rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving long-term outcomes and daily function.
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.
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
204 Legacy Plaza West
LaPorte, IN 46350
