Internist
191 Waukegan Rd
Suite 300
Northfield, IL
Top reviews
Dr Alex has such a unique approach to medicine. He guides the conversation so that the patient (my son, myself or my daughter) talks about how things have been going. I personally have been with Dr Alex for 5 years, our son, has bShow moreeen with him for almost 3 years and one of our daughter has been a patient for 1 year. We followed him from his last practice because he has helped all of us get our lives back. With every visit he will tweak the smallest thing if we have had very many “flare ups” with migraines. He never wants you to be in bed an entire day. His goal is for your rescue medicine to work in about an hour. I have never had a medical provider care so much, think so much about my case or my children’s or be as available as Dr Alex. I don’t know how he does it but I’m so thankful he does!!
Glad I was able to stay connected with Dr. Alex! I feel that, after seeing numerous other neurological professionals, that he fully understands what the underlying issues are when it comes to my migraines. Rather than push Big PhaShow morerma medications at me, he has recommended other possible solutions to help me receive some relief. I'm not leaving his practice anytime soon and very much appreciate not only his candor, but his overall empathy and professionalism.
Alexander Feoktistov, MD, is the founder and president of the Synergy Integrative Headache Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Feoktistov graduated in 1998 with a diploma with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Moscow Medical Academy, where he also completed his residency at the Department of Neurology.
In 2002, Dr. Feoktistov received a Ph.D. degree in the field of neurology at the Moscow Medical Academy. His dissertation was devoted to the problems of medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches. As a result of his research, he received a Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and Clinical Research from the President of the Russian Federation for a one-year fellowship of his choice. He was approved to study headache medicine at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, working directly with Seymour Diamond, MD, where he remained until 2007.
In 2010, Dr. Feoktistov completed a residency in internal medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago.
From 2010 through 2011, he completed a fellowship in pain management at the Cleveland Clinic.
From 2011 through 2020, Dr. Feoktistov worked as a staff physician and director of clinical research at the Diamond Headache Clinic.
Dr. Feoktistov is an experienced researcher and has presented at numerous national and international headache and neurological conferences. He co-authored 9 book chapters and published over 40 articles on the topics of headaches and neck pain.
In 2015, he was named the recipient of the 2015 National Headache Foundation Lectureship Award.
Since 2019, Dr. Feoktistov has served as a President of the American Interventional Headache Society.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT:
Migraine with and without aura
Chronic migraine, including intractable chronic migraine that is not responding to medications
Basilar migraine (also known as migraine with brainstem aura)
Hemiplegic migraine
Retinal migraine
Cluster headaches (chronic and episodic)
Paroxysmal hemicrania
New daily persistent headache
Cervicogenic headache
Idiopathic stabbing headaches
SUNCT syndrome
Trigeminal neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia
Atypical facial pain
Tension-type headache
Medication overuse headache (also known as rebound headache)
Neck pain
Cervical dystonia
Myofascial pain syndrome
And many more...
Migraine
Neuralgias and Facial Pain
Neck Pain
Non-Pharmacological Treatments
Pharmacological Therapy
Botox and SPG Blocks
Interventional Treatment
Non-invasive Neuromodulation
Location
Synergy Integrative Headache Center
191 Waukegan Rd
Suite 300
Northfield, IL, 60093
More About Dr. Alexander Feoktistov, MD
Practice
Synergy Integrative Headache Center
Specialties
NPI Number
1003143801
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr Alex takes the time to explain everything and answer all our questions. Top doctor in our mind.
Very thorough, informative, and kind.
Dr. Feoktistov is knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. He has been treating me for migraines for more than ten years. Prior to becoming Dr. Feoktistov’s patient, I was in the ER multiple times a year, and now I have fewer than one migraine (well controlled with rescue medication) per month. Life changing.
Very friendly, extremely helpful
Great
Dr. Alex was very informative and friendly.
Office very friendly. I felt like the doctor really cared
Doctor is knowledgeable and helpful.
Would highly recommend Dr. Alex. Appointments are never rushed, and I appreciate that he offers multiple treatment options; not a “one treatment fits all” headache approach that I’ve experienced with other neurologists.
All my Questions and concerns were addressed and answered.
Great!
Dr. Alex spent over 2 hours giving/taking info, allowing for questions/explanations,as needed. He has an excellent rapport & sense of humor(most importantly). He sent emails containing notes from above, & instructions.
Best DR. Visit I had
Wonderful, personalized care!
Extremely polite, considerate, caring n knowledgeable doctor n staff. I couldnt ask for a better team! They cover all angles of your healthcare even when I'm NOT there! Great doctors are very hard to come by these days. They both go above n beyond what's expected in a healthcare provider with compassion. Thank you so very much for taking care of me n my headaches.
Dr. Feoktistov is a very knowledgeable and patient doctor. He too a great deal of time to explain my medical procedures thoroughly. He seems to genuinely care that his patients find relief from neck and headache pain. I highly recommend him.
Very thorough exam
I have been with Dr Alex since February of 2021. He has always been detail oriented during my in office visits and in my Tele health visits. He is friendly and attentive!
Dr. Feoktistov is a very caring, thorough and knowledgeable doctor. I’m looking forward to great results.
I really feel optimistic after my first consult with Dr. Feoktistov. He took a lot of time getting to know me and learning about my headache history. I am really hopeful that I am on the right path to finding something to help my chronic migraines. He is very personable and compassionate and I had an easy experience booking an appointment online.
Dr. Alex was extremely patient, and kind. He listened to everything I had to say and to everything my son had to say. I feel like we walked out of his office with a plan, medications and most importantly, HOPE!!
I've been very impressed with Dr. Alex and how he takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns. He's a great partner in my journey towards wellness.
Dr. Alex listens to his patients and strives to create a successful plan to control migraines
Great doctor! Caring, understanding, knowledgeable.
Dr Feoktistov is one of the best drs I have met. Knowledgeable, caring, attentive. Never rushing. Very patient. Strongly recommend.
Again great care from Dr. Alex! He continues to show empathy and a full understanding of how I feel and provides options I can take to work on allievating my daily migraines. More than knowledgeable, I am more than confident that the research he works on when not with his patients will lead to future-forward methods for migraine relief.
So happy to have Dr Alex back!!!
Very helpful. The Dr. answered all of my questions and then some. I was very happy with my online appointment.
Glad I was able to stay connected with Dr. Alex! I feel that, after seeing numerous other neurological professionals, that he fully understands what the underlying issues are when it comes to my migraines. Rather than push Big Pharma medications at me, he has recommended other possible solutions to help me receive some relief. I'm not leaving his practice anytime soon and very much appreciate not only his candor, but his overall empathy and professionalism.
Dr. Alex is warm, kind, and so clearly invested in his work. He takes time to listen to patient concerns, explain his thought process in layperson terms, and collaborate on treatment plans based on patient goals and values. He is deliberate in his decision making, and I trust him to make conservative and smart choices.
