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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.
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.
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
Ultrasound-guided trigger point injections
Peripheral nerve blocks (occipital, supraorbital, auriculotemporal)
Sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocks
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Alexander Feoktistov, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
191 Waukegan Rd
Suite 300
Northfield, IL 60093
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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.
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Dr. Shivani Chadha, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
6715 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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.
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
1928 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
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.
Dr. Maher Fattouh, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1100 Joliet St
Suite 101
Dyer, IN 46311
