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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.
“I have undergone pain management procedures at other facilities. Dr. Sshahbandar's patient care was of the utmost pofessionalism he took time and explained everything to me. The support staff was also of the highest caliber”
Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Anesthesiologist
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN 46410
4.74(2047)
Dr. Ramesh Kanuru, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 45.7 mi
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.