Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
191 Waukegan Rd
Suite 300
Northfield, IL
60093
Top reviews
Dr Alex takes the time to explain everything and answer all our questions. Top doctor in our mind.
Very thorough, informative, and kind.
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.
IV Therapy
Migraine
Botox and SPG Blocks
Neuralgias and Facial Pain
Neck Pain
Non-Pharmacological Treatments
Pharmacological Therapy
Interventional Treatment
Non-invasive Neuromodulation
Nerve Blocks
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
Insurance
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.
