Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
201 Main Street
Suite A
Hobart, IN
Top reviews
Amazing Doctor, knees and back feeling better day by day..Thanks so much Doctor
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
2211 Roosevelt Road
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
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
1912 45th Street
Munster, IN, 46321
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
8687 Connecticut Street
STE D
Merrillville, IN, 46410
More About Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD
Practice
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
Specialties
NPI Number
1922007749
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Amazing Doctor, knees and back feeling better day by day..Thanks so much Doctor
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.
Great! He gets to the point!
Great bedside manners
Great experience - very polite and enlightening on future procedures for me.
Dr Shahbander and his team always make it quick and as painless as possible, he goes the extra mile to provide ways for pain relief!
They always treat me very well .they really care about the patient
He was great felt very comfortable with him for just meeting him
I’ve been with Dr.Shahbandar for many years… and recommend him to friends and family. The staff @ the Hobart facility, where I received an injection are friendly and professional.
Dr Shebandar is a great doctor who actually really cares about his patients. He takes his patients very personal. I trust him and I am thankful to be under his care. He always asks me about my life and my activities so he can understand what is going on and what makes me hurt less or more. I am just very happy to have him as my doctor and great staff. Portal works great. Saves time. I can ask questions, make any payments through it so the portal works great. Plus I can do my pre check in on it so when I go to my appointment I can go right in.
Dr Shabandar is the Best!!!
Courtesy and timely!
The people r very nice. The Dr was great. Only issue I had was the room was dirty
Dr. Shahbandar is the best !
The Dr was patient and thorough with me. He provided me with info needed to continue with my care.
Listened to me and gave many options for me to consider. He was very kind and treated me with respect. If you need a Great Doctor, Dr. Shahbandar is the one. I was with my old doctor for 20+ years, had to leave him because of insurance issues with Community Hospital, Dr. Shahbandar was the 3rd doctor I’ve seen in a months time, 3rd times a charm.
Excellent
wonderful
The Physician, employees are Excellent in every way.
Dr Shabandar is a good doctor with a very good bedside manner. He cares about his patience and it really shows .I feel fortunate to have him as a doctor.
Doctor is always so patient with me and he always LISTENS, and that is really important to me and others
I really didn't expect the good experience that I had at this facility. I have to say that the staff and the doctor was really nice and professional. I am very blessed to find a place like this to have a doctor who cares for your needs and well-being. Thanks
As always, happy with the care I receive from the dr and staff at the office. All my concerns were addressed.
Excellent Care like Always
If you're fortunate enough to have Dr. Shabandar as your doctor then you know the caring, listening and a specialized program to help you that he puts together he put a personalized program in place for me. Dr Shabandar had helped me more than all other doctors put together. It you're thinking of being a patient then I'm sure that you will be as thankful as I am! A true professional with a breadth of knowledge. Thank you for reading my post. Stan
He took his time with me and talked about further treatment. He is a caring Dr.
Dr Shahbandar truly cares about you and making you feel better. He listens and works with you to figure out the best way to help you. I highly recommend him.
Great doctor I recommend anyone with pain he is the best
Dr Shahbandar is really a great pain dr! He has great bedside manners and he seems to truly care. I am grateful for his expertise when it comes to my low back pain. I would recommend him to those needing a really good pain physician! =)
