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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD, Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

201 Main Street
Hobart, IN 46342

+4 more locations

Overall rating

Top reviews

Dr Shahbandar is very good at what he does. He listens to you and finds a way to help you. And if that doesn't work then he tries other ways. He's the best pain doctor that I have found.

Vicki F. • February 06, 2026

Very good Dr..He showed me my test results and explained to me what the procedure was going to be. Everyone at CFPC & IPM are friendly and do their job very well.

Johnny H. • January 25, 2026

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About Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD

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.


Services, Conditions and Procedures

Back Pain

Chiropractic Care

Fibromyalgia

Ganglion Nerve Block

Genicular Artery Embolization

Hip Artery Embolization (HAE)

Joint Injection

Kyphoplasty

Leg Pain

Leg Swelling

Leg Ulcers

Medial Branch Block

Minuteman / MIS Fusion

Neck Pain

Physical Medicine

Physical Therapy

Radiofrequency Ablation

Restless Leg Syndrome

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

Sciatica

Sclerotherapy

Spider Veins

Spinal Cord Stimulator

Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Varicose Veins

Vein Radiofrequency Ablation

VenaSeal

mild® Procedure


Locations (5)

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

201 Main Street
Hobart, IN, 46342

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

1928 45th Street
Munster, IN, 46321

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN, 46383

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

204 Legacy Plaza West
LaPorte, IN, 46350

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN, 46410


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Practice

Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care

Specialties

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • BCBS
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Corvel
  • FEDMED
  • First Health
  • Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Hoosier Health
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Managed Health Services
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • Prime Health Services
  • United Healthcare
  • Workers Compensation
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NPI Number

1922007749

Provider's Gender

Male


Reviews

4.73
2106 Reviews

I have always had the best care at pain management. Hannifa is wonderful and so is Doctor Shahbandar. I feel very fortunate to have them as my pain specialists.

Deborah K. • March 07, 2026

Friendly and great bedside

Sean P. • February 27, 2026

I love my Dr.

Jessica R. • February 25, 2026

Great environment nice nurses Dr. Tarek a very good Dr.

Geraldine R. • February 13, 2026

See in put review

Catherine M. • February 08, 2026

Dr Shahbandar is very good at what he does. He listens to you and finds a way to help you. And if that doesn't work then he tries other ways. He's the best pain doctor that I have found.

Vicki F. • February 06, 2026

Staff was great

Regina R. • February 03, 2026

Very good Dr..He showed me my test results and explained to me what the procedure was going to be. Everyone at CFPC & IPM are friendly and do their job very well.

Johnny H. • January 25, 2026

She cares about you. Works to keep you out of pain. Very sweet woman. Staff is also great

Michael C. • January 20, 2026

Sometimes waiting to see to NP can be a while

Wesley B. • January 07, 2026

This place has come a long ways sence I started treatment ,call backs & checkups ar the goods!

Ronald J. • December 18, 2025

Her calm demeanor made me felt heard

Kimberly L. • December 17, 2025

Best pain Dr in NWI.

Jessica R. • December 11, 2025

As always nurse practitioner Katina was great. She listens and asks questions to make sure you understand the situation. In my opinion you would not go wrong consulting her or this facility. The staff are also great while being helpful.

Manuel K. • December 07, 2025

He's the best!

Craig K. • December 05, 2025

Absolutely great !!

Marco L. • November 29, 2025

She has helped me tremendously on my journey to gain back my life with chronic pain. Thank you so much!!

Julie W. • November 26, 2025

great doctor

Jerry C. • November 26, 2025

I’ve had multiple procedures because of the severity of my spinal problems. Today’s visit was with the care provider Katina. As always she was attentive to my needs., She was caring and pleasant. I most definitely recommend this facility and this caregiver.

Manuel K. • November 06, 2025

I just became a patient.. So so far I I'm getting there and it's getting better with my treatments

Donna C. • November 05, 2025

I love her

Rebecca B. • November 04, 2025

Good service great Dr.

Derrick B. • November 03, 2025

Good

Randy L. • October 31, 2025

I was extremely comfortable with my doctor with his nurses the anesthesiologist everyone was informative knowledgeable made things very clear and understandable. I was very happy with all of the services that I was received, and I am starting to feel much better thanks to everyone for what you do may God continue to bless each and everyone of you

Lynette H. • October 02, 2025

Dr. SHAHBANDAR is excellent at what he does. I highly recommend him for pain Dr. he treats both myself and my husband and we both get great relief and he is very easy to talk to also.

Mary M. • September 28, 2025

Caring, explains thi is in layman terms.

Michael C. • September 25, 2025

Everyone involved took great care of me.

Debra S. • September 23, 2025

Staff made me comfortable as I waited in the room with pillows as I needed to lay on my side due to back pain. Katina was pleasant and professional.

Lance S. • September 13, 2025

Katina is the best!

Linda A. • September 09, 2025

Best dr in NWI!

Jessica R. • August 14, 2025

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