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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.
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN 46410
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Dr. Ramesh Kanuru has provided specialized pain management since 1981. His passion for providing pain relief to patients in need led him to start and organize the first comprehensive pain management center in Northwest Indiana. Serving as the director from 1981-1990, he helped a number of patients and doctors find the most effective ways to treat common body pain.
Today, Dr. Kanuru owns and manages Kanuru Interventionalist Spine & Pain Institute where he takes a hands-on approach with each and every patient who walks through the door. His goal is not to manage pain, but to heal his patients so they can get back to living their everyday lives without pain. Dr. Kanuru’s calm and gentle demeanor allows patients to feel comfortable and ensure they are getting the best, most effective treatment for pain. He works with patients across multiple locations to ensure they receive treatment within 24 hours.
Dr. Kanuru can help you eliminate stubborn pains with Spinal Cord Stimulators, injections, radiofrequency ablations, trigger-point injections, occipital nerve blocks, and more. Dr. Kanuru will talk with you and understand your specific needs before starting treatment, ensuring you get the most effective treatment for your pain.
Call today, or schedule an appointment online to start eliminating pain now.
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Dr. Ramesh Kanuru, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
9301 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Megan graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999. Following that I worked as a registered nurse on an orthopedic floor in a local hospital for 5 years while going back to school for my masters. I graduated from Purdue University with a Master of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2004. I have been working with Dr. Kanuru's practice since I graduated.
Working for Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute has been very rewarding. Over the past several years I have been able to use my in depth knowledge of pain management to educate and treat patients. I work with staff that are truly caring and compassionate. At Kanuru Interventional Spine & Pain Institute you are in good hands!”
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Megan Colburn, NP
Nurse Practitioner
9301 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
Chetan Puranik, MD, is a pain management specialist serving patients at Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care in Hobart, LaPorte, Munster, and Valparaiso, and Highland, Indiana. He is double-board certified in pain management and anesthesiology.
Dr. Puranik earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He then graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his residency in anesthesiology there as well. Afterward, he completed a fellowship in chronic and interventional pain medicine, also at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Puranik established Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care, an independent medical practice, in 2009, with its first location in La Porte, Indiana. As the practice developed, Dr. Puranik found that several surrounding areas were highly underserved, and patients had a difficult time finding physicians who could successfully address their pain issues. He, therefore, began recruiting partners to help expand the practice and provide much-needed services to those patients.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Puranik, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Chetan Puranik, MD
Anesthesiologist
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Rohit Puranik, MD, is triple-certified in pain management, venous/lymphatic medicine, and anesthesiology. He is proud to provide personalized care to patients at Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Dr. Puranik earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He then attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine for his Doctor of Medicine. Upon graduating, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Afterward, he furthered his training with a fellowship in chronic and interventional pain medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Patients commend Dr. Puranik for his friendly, gentle, and caring manner, as well as effective treatments. He always listens to his patients’ concerns, answers any questions, and provides recommendations based on each individual’s goals and needs.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Puranik, call the office or request an appointment online today.
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Dr. Rohit Puranik, MD
Anesthesiologist
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Simon Ho, MD, is double board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology. He is dedicated to caring for patients at Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care in Hobart, Indiana.
Dr. Ho earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his Master of Science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and while there, also served as a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology. Dr. Ho then completed his residency in anesthesiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and his fellowship in chronic and interventional pain medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.
His patients say he is kind, efficient, personable, and a good listener. Dr. Ho’s passion shows through his career of providing comprehensive care and treating each patient as an individual. Dr. Ho thoroughly explains all procedures, answers any questions his patients might have, and ensures they understand their treatment options.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ho, call the office or request an appointment online today.
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Dr. Simon Ho, MD
Anesthesiologist
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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