Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
201 Main Street
Suite A
Hobart, IN
46342
Top reviews
Dr.shahbandar has again met my expectations. It’s only been 24 hours since my procedure but I have experienced a little relief. My procedure usually can take up to 2 weeks to experience improvement. He explained the procedure and Show moretold me what to expect. His staff were also great…you could tell that they cared. He has a great personality unlike some physicians who feel that you’re too ignorant to understand what they’re doing.
I was an a@@ and vented all my frustrations on the one person trying to help me. Through it all Vanessa was calm and polite and talked with me until I I regained my senses. Because of this I can’t comment on her physician’s skiShow morells but I can comment that she is a wonderful person and that is way more than half the equation. Vanessa, again I am sorry for my actions.
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.
Back Pain
Chiropractic Care
Fibromyalgia
Ganglion Nerve Block
Joint Injection
Kyphoplasty
Leg Pain
Leg Swelling
Leg Ulcers
Medial Branch Block
Minuteman / MIS Fusion
Neck Pain
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Physical Medicine
Physical Therapy
Radiofrequency Ablation
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica
Sclerotherapy
Spider Veins
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Transabdominal Plane Block
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Varicose Veins
Vein Radiofrequency Ablation
VenaSeal
Vertiflex
Locations (6)
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
201 Main Street
Suite A
Hobart, IN, 46342
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
1928 45th Street
Munster, IN, 46321
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
204 Legacy Plaza West
LaPorte, IN, 46350
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN, 46410
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
1912 45th Street
Munster, IN, 46321
More About Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Practice
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1922007749
Reviews
Great doctor! A lifesaver!
Very good he's there and does a good job
Dr.shahbandar has again met my expectations. It’s only been 24 hours since my procedure but I have experienced a little relief. My procedure usually can take up to 2 weeks to experience improvement. He explained the procedure and told me what to expect. His staff were also great…you could tell that they cared. He has a great personality unlike some physicians who feel that you’re too ignorant to understand what they’re doing.
Very nice .
I was an a@@ and vented all my frustrations on the one person trying to help me. Through it all Vanessa was calm and polite and talked with me until I I regained my senses. Because of this I can’t comment on her physician’s skills but I can comment that she is a wonderful person and that is way more than half the equation. Vanessa, again I am sorry for my actions.
Friendly,knowledgeable and listens to you.
Did a great job. Very little pain on a local anestethia.
My regular location is in Munster but came to Hobart because Munster didn’t have my time requirements. This was the first time I met Dr Shahbandar. He introduced himself knowing it was my first time with him. The injections in my right shoulder was almost painless and I returned to work afterwards. I would definitely return again.
Amazing Doctor
Dr. Shabandar is extremely caring and compassionate.
1st time visit ? Seem like a nice person
So far all good.
She was easy to talk and very pleasant. I was very impressed with the knowledge she had of my conditions.
I have been going to Pain Management for years. Dr. Maxfield always listens to your concerns. His bedside manner is amazing, he shows he really cares about his patients. His team is wonderful and caring.
I appreciated your kindness and you being careful with my arms/shoulders.
Great doctor, keeps me able to move
Dr.Maxfield made me feel comfortable. He explained everything he did as he was doing the surgery. Hes a great dr. To have.
You cannot discuss anything with her and if you do she has an attitude about it.
Amazing Doctor, knees and back feeling better day by day..Thanks so much Doctor
Very nice
The office looks run down. The chairs are HORRIBLY uncomfortable. The staff is slow at assisting any person. There is no reason any patient should wait an hour and 15mins. Once I was in the room with the physician, I felt immediately dismissed because of my "yellow file", which apparently flags Medicaid patients in this office. He didn't care to talk about my pain, just said I'll need PT for compliance. Essentially I felt like I was treated like a drug seeking patient. This physician never looked at the MRI I had (ONLY A WEEK OLD) only asked for more tests, and completely ignored me as a person. As if that wasn't enough, I explained to the Dr., that I was pretty certain I was going to need another knee surgery based on the results of that MRI, and how much pain I was in. I was offered a prescription that I ex. plained is not effective for me. I went to fill prescriptions and was extremely surprised to have one for the drug I said was ineffective and Narcan. I found this shocking and insulting, especially because it was never suggested this would be added to my medication list. I left this office in more pain than when I came in!!! This office and staff is a sad display of professionalism. The staff, including the Dr., should consider their personal conversations near by patient rooms, as they are not well insulated for soundproofing.
Did a great job answering ask my questions and concerns. He was very nice man. Very attentive giving me all info I asked in detail. To bad his transition to be an academic. For he's the best Doctor over meet with since coming to The Pain Clinic
Very nice and listened to what I had to say and asked me more than once if I had any questions
Dr Maxfield and all of his nurses and staff are amazing.
It was great
Dr. Maxfield was very kind, knowledgeable and thorough, . He answered all my questions and I felt at ease talking to him.
Great! He gets to the point!
I felt decent after I went home. I cleaned my work area, made a big dinner, and around 8pm I knocked out. I slept like a baby. Today I’m sore. But I’m still trying to keep busy.
Great bedside manners
Great experience for being in such pain. Lower back injection He was very explanatory on the procedure very nice. Took alot of pictures to hit the right spot. Very wonderful experience will be back for neck procedure which will probably be next.
