Chicago Pain Management Doctors
Amish Patel, MD
Amish Patel, MD is a fellowship trained, double-board certified, interventional pain physician and anesthesiologist. Dr. Patel graduated
Amish Patel, MD
Fellowship – Pain Management
- Northwestern University—Chicago, IL
Residency – Anesthesiology
- Northwestern University—Chicago, IL
Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, WI
Graduate - MBA
- University of Chicago—Chicago IL
Undergraduate
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Amish Patel, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Physician and Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Dr. Patel graduated from Univer- sity of Illinois honors program prior to starting his medical training. He successfully completed his residency and fellowship at Northwestern University.
Dr. Patel has presented several abstracts at national conferences. He has also published articles in major international journals focused on pain management. His particular fields of interest include neuropathic pain, neuromodulation, cervicogenic headaches, and percutaneous procedures for back and neck pain.
Dr. Patel is an active member in the American Medical Association, American Society of Regional Anesthesia, American Pain Society, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Dr. Amish Paters mission is to provide compassionate, innovative, and comprehensive care to all of his patients. He understands that pain is a multifaceted problem, which requires the utilization of a multidisciplinary treatment plan. He strives to treat all of his patients on an individual basis and guide them to becoming more productive and functional.
Sunavo Dasgupta, MD
Sunavo Dasgupta, M.D., is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Board-Certified, Fellowship -Trained Interventional Pain Management
Sunavo Dasgupta, MD
Fellowship – Pain Management
- University of Michigan Health Systems-Ann Arbor, Ml
Residency – Anesthesiology
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate
- Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI
Sunavo Dasgupta, MD, is a Fellowship Trained interventional Pain Physician and Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist. He serves as co-director of the MacNeal Hospital Pain Clinic. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed his anesthesia residency at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top anesthesia programs in the country. He then went on to successfully complete his interventional pain fellowship at the University of Michigan, one of the top fellowship programs in the country.
He has presented abstracts at the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists conference, the largest and most prestigious conference for pain physicians. He has been invited to lecture at multiple grand rounds on topics ranging from novel intubation techniques to peripheral nerve catheter use in the treatment of CRPS. His research has focused on the use of peripheral field stimulation in the treatment of occipital neuralgia. Most recently he was published in the distinguished medical journal Anesthesia and Analgesia for his work in helping to improve patient pain control in thepost operative period.
Dr. Dasgupta is a firm believer in the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pain. He believes that the treatment of pain is not always accomplished with a needle or scalpel. There are many facets to each patient’s pain that must all be addressed. Every patient is different and Dr. Dasgupta treats each patient as an individual, helping them to lead more productive, functional, and enjoyable lives.
Dr. Dasgupta is expertly trained in the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. His clinical interests include: spinalcord stimulation headache/ cervicalgia treatment, CRPS, and peripheral field stimulation.
Asma Asif, MD
Asma Asif, MD MBA is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Physician and Board Eligible in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine
Asma Asif, MD
- Fellowship – Chronic Pain Management - Wayne State University School of Medicine – DMC – Detroit, Ml
- Residency – Anesthesiology - Wayne State University School of Medicine – HFHS – Detroit, Ml
- Graduate School – MBA - Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business – Chicago, IL
- Medical School - Chicago Medical School – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – North Chicago, IL
- Undergraduate - Loyola University Chicago – Chicago, IL
Asma Asif, MD MBA is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Physician and Board Eligible in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. She joined Premiere Pain & Spine in May 2019. She attended Chicago Medical School - RFUMS at North Chicago to obtain her Medical Degree and then subsequently went to Wayne State University School of Medicine – Henry Ford Health System to complete her Anesthesiology Residency. She then went on to successfully complete her Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship at Wayne State University School of Medicine – Detroit Medical Center.
Dr. Asif has published multiple articles in major national and international journals focused on anesthesia and pain management. Dr. Asif was also invited to author two chapters in a recently published book titled "Consults in Obstetric Anesthesiology." Dr. Asif has also presented multiple abstracts at national conferences such as American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, Association of University Anesthesiologists, and New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr Asif continues to be involved in number of clinical research trials focusing on discovering modern resources in treating conditions such as CRPS and post-laminectomy syndrome.
Dr. Asif recognizes that pain is very complex and believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in providing care to all her patients by incorporating multiple treatment modalities and collaborating with other health care professionals to design an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Asif's mission is to incorporate her training in both acute and chronic pain to provide compassionate, innovative and comprehensive care to maximize patient's potential and restoring quality of life. Her clinical interests include: musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, chronic regional pain syndrome, headaches, neuromodulation with spinal cord stimulation, and regenerative medicine with platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy.
Rohan Kapoor, MD
Rohan Kapoor, MD is a fellowship trained Anesthesiologist and Physical Rehabilitation specialist.
Rohan Kapoor, MD
Fellowship - Pain Management
- Wayne State University- Detroit Medical Center- Detroit, MI
Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Georgetown University National Rehabilitation Hospital- Washington, D.C.
Internship
- Weill Cornell Medical College- New York, NY
Medical School
- St. George’s University School of Medicine- Grenada, West Indies
Undergraduate
- Wayne State University- Detroit, MI
Dr. Rohan Kapoor is double-board certified in both interventional pain and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Kapoor completed his internship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and then specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Georgetown University National Rehabilitation Hospital.
He has worked at Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Los Angeles, CA in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department specializing in musculoskeletal medicine, occupational medicine, electromyography, and peripheral joint injections.
Dr. Kapoor provides compassionate and personalized care to all his patients. His focus is on improving patient’s function and quality of life with an emphasis on communication. He understands the emotional effect that chronic pain can have on a person’s life. Using a comprehensive individualized treatment plan, every patient is treated with the most current evidence-based techniques.
He specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to pain management including spinal injections under fluoroscopy, ultrasound guided peripheral joint injections, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive pain management.
Dr. Kapoor brings extensive knowledge and expertise to Premier Pain & Spine. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and has a passion for cooking.
Kevin Elavia, MD
Kevin Elavia, PT uses evidence-based practice with his extensive experience to treat orthopedic conditions.
Kevin Elavia, PT
Physical Therapy Residency
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) - Loyola University Medical Center
- Cranio-facial Residency - St. Augustine University Physical
Therapy School
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Kevin Elavia completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. After completing his degree, he continued to pursue higher level physical therapy education by completing two residencies in orthopedics and cranio-facial conditions. In addition to being trained in manual therapy/manipulations, myofascial release, dry needling, cupping, movement screening, and the McKenzie Method.
Dr. Elavia uses evidence-based practice with his extensive experience to treat orthopedic conditions with a focus on spine, chronic pain, headaches, vertigo/post-concussion, and TMJ conditions.
Physical Therapy with Dr. Elavia starts with a thorough, one on one assessment. Additionally, it is important to Dr. Elavia that your goals for therapy are heard. From there you will be educated on the findings from the assessment and a framework for your care will be established.
Dr. Elavia has found in his experience that it is important to connect all the dots and care for the individual, not just the diagnosis.
Our Physician Extenders
Chris Smreczak, PA-C
Chris Smreczak is a Certified Physician Assistant at Premier Pain and Spine.
Chris Smreczak, PA-C
Graduate School
Master's Degree - Physicians Assistant - Dominican University
Undergrad
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular & Cellular Biology - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rhiannon Mazenis, PA-C
Rhiannon Mazenis is a Board Certified Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
Rhiannon Mazenis, PA-C
Master in Medical Science
- St Francis University in Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
- Loyola University
I grew up in Chicago. I attended Loyola University from 1997-2001 and received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. From 2003-2005, I completed the Malcolm X College/John H Stroger Physician Assistant Program and received my Associates in Physician Assistant studies and then completed my Masters in Medical Science from St Francis University in Pennsylvania. I have worked for the past 13 years in GI and looking forward to learning a new specialty. I am hoping to be able to use the skills that I have learned over the years to help our team in every possible way. I look forward to getting to know our patients and being able to help them effectively manage their chronic conditions and improve their overall quality of life. I currently live in the northwest suburbs with my husband and 2 daughters(7 and 9). I enjoy reading, cooking and outdoor activities with my family.
Jeffrey Johnson, PA-C
Jeffrey Johnson is a Board Certified Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
Jeffrey Johnson, PA-C
Master of Physician Assistant
- Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a specialization in Health Promotion
- Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, IL
Jeffrey Johnson is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with a specialty in Pain Management.
Jeffrey began his education at Northern Illinois University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science with degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. During his undergraduate years Jeffrey spent much of his time doing research in organic chemistry, macular degeneration, and cataract formation. After finishing his bachelor’s degree Jeffrey worked extensively with the elderly population as an emergency responder at a nursing community.
Jeffrey then moved to Downers Grove where he attended Midwestern University. He graduated with his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies. During his schooling, he worked extensively with the geriatric population and with patients suffering from chronic pain. Additionally, Jeffrey was involved in the research of deep brain stimulation therapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Throughout his training Jeffrey became passionate about treating patients with various pain disorders.
Now with Premier Pain Specialists, Jeffrey is excited to be working with a highly trained team of physicians to diligently provide comprehensive care to his patients. Jeffrey is committed to providing thorough patient education and works tirelessly to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. He provides multidisciplinary modalities of treatment for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. Jeffrey's clinical interests include peripheral neuropathies and spinal cord stimulation.
Pain Doctors Chicago Trusts and Respects
All of our friendly and proficient Chicago pain physicians have been trained in interventional pain medicine from the most prestigious pain programs in the nation. Some of the universities are New York Presbyterian Hospital/University, Northwestern University, and Hospital for Special Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital of Columbia and Cornell and the University of Michigan.
Amish Patel, MD
Fellowship – Pain Management
- Northwestern University—Chicago, IL
Residency – Anesthesiology
- Northwestern University—Chicago, IL
Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, WI
Graduate - MBA
- University of Chicago—Chicago IL
Undergraduate
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Amish Patel, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Physician and Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Dr. Patel graduated from Univer- sity of Illinois honors program prior to starting his medical training. He successfully completed his residency and fellowship at Northwestern University.
Dr. Patel has presented several abstracts at national conferences. He has also published articles in major international journals focused on pain management. His particular fields of interest include neuropathic pain, neuromodulation, cervicogenic headaches, and percutaneous procedures for back and neck pain.
Dr. Patel is an active member in the American Medical Association, American Society of Regional Anesthesia, American Pain Society, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Dr. Amish Paters mission is to provide compassionate, innovative, and comprehensive care to all of his patients. He understands that pain is a multifaceted problem, which requires the utilization of a multidisciplinary treatment plan. He strives to treat all of his patients on an individual basis and guide them to becoming more productive and functional.
Sunavo Dasgupta, MD
Fellowship – Pain Management
- University of Michigan Health Systems-Ann Arbor, Ml
Residency – Anesthesiology
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate
- Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI
Sunavo Dasgupta, MD, is a Fellowship Trained interventional Pain Physician and Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist. He serves as co-director of the MacNeal Hospital Pain Clinic. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed his anesthesia residency at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top anesthesia programs in the country. He then went on to successfully complete his interventional pain fellowship at the University of Michigan, one of the top fellowship programs in the country.
He has presented abstracts at the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists conference, the largest and most prestigious conference for pain physicians. He has been invited to lecture at multiple grand rounds on topics ranging from novel intubation techniques to peripheral nerve catheter use in the treatment of CRPS. His research has focused on the use of peripheral field stimulation in the treatment of occipital neuralgia. Most recently he was published in the distinguished medical journal Anesthesia and Analgesia for his work in helping to improve patient pain control in thepost operative period.
Dr. Dasgupta is a firm believer in the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pain. He believes that the treatment of pain is not always accomplished with a needle or scalpel. There are many facets to each patient’s pain that must all be addressed. Every patient is different and Dr. Dasgupta treats each patient as an individual, helping them to lead more productive, functional, and enjoyable lives.
Dr. Dasgupta is expertly trained in the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. His clinical interests include: spinalcord stimulation headache/ cervicalgia treatment, CRPS, and peripheral field stimulation.
Asma Asif, MD
- Fellowship – Chronic Pain Management - Wayne State University School of Medicine – DMC – Detroit, Ml
- Residency – Anesthesiology - Wayne State University School of Medicine – HFHS – Detroit, Ml
- Graduate School – MBA - Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business – Chicago, IL
- Medical School - Chicago Medical School – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – North Chicago, IL
- Undergraduate - Loyola University Chicago – Chicago, IL
Asma Asif, MD MBA is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Physician and Board Eligible in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. She joined Premiere Pain & Spine in May 2019. She attended Chicago Medical School - RFUMS at North Chicago to obtain her Medical Degree and then subsequently went to Wayne State University School of Medicine – Henry Ford Health System to complete her Anesthesiology Residency. She then went on to successfully complete her Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship at Wayne State University School of Medicine – Detroit Medical Center.
Dr. Asif has published multiple articles in major national and international journals focused on anesthesia and pain management. Dr. Asif was also invited to author two chapters in a recently published book titled "Consults in Obstetric Anesthesiology." Dr. Asif has also presented multiple abstracts at national conferences such as American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, Association of University Anesthesiologists, and New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr Asif continues to be involved in number of clinical research trials focusing on discovering modern resources in treating conditions such as CRPS and post-laminectomy syndrome.
Dr. Asif recognizes that pain is very complex and believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in providing care to all her patients by incorporating multiple treatment modalities and collaborating with other health care professionals to design an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Asif's mission is to incorporate her training in both acute and chronic pain to provide compassionate, innovative and comprehensive care to maximize patient's potential and restoring quality of life. Her clinical interests include: musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, chronic regional pain syndrome, headaches, neuromodulation with spinal cord stimulation, and regenerative medicine with platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy.
Rohan Kapoor, MD
Fellowship - Pain Management
- Wayne State University- Detroit Medical Center- Detroit, MI
Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Georgetown University National Rehabilitation Hospital- Washington, D.C.
Internship
- Weill Cornell Medical College- New York, NY
Medical School
- St. George’s University School of Medicine- Grenada, West Indies
Undergraduate
- Wayne State University- Detroit, MI
Dr. Rohan Kapoor is double-board certified in both interventional pain and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Kapoor completed his internship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and then specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Georgetown University National Rehabilitation Hospital.
He has worked at Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Los Angeles, CA in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department specializing in musculoskeletal medicine, occupational medicine, electromyography, and peripheral joint injections.
Dr. Kapoor provides compassionate and personalized care to all his patients. His focus is on improving patient’s function and quality of life with an emphasis on communication. He understands the emotional effect that chronic pain can have on a person’s life. Using a comprehensive individualized treatment plan, every patient is treated with the most current evidence-based techniques.
He specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to pain management including spinal injections under fluoroscopy, ultrasound guided peripheral joint injections, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive pain management.
Dr. Kapoor brings extensive knowledge and expertise to Premier Pain & Spine. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and has a passion for cooking.
Kevin Elavia, PT
Physical Therapy Residency
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) - Loyola University Medical Center
- Cranio-facial Residency - St. Augustine University Physical
Therapy School
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Kevin Elavia completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. After completing his degree, he continued to pursue higher level physical therapy education by completing two residencies in orthopedics and cranio-facial conditions. In addition to being trained in manual therapy/manipulations, myofascial release, dry needling, cupping, movement screening, and the McKenzie Method.
Dr. Elavia uses evidence-based practice with his extensive experience to treat orthopedic conditions with a focus on spine, chronic pain, headaches, vertigo/post-concussion, and TMJ conditions.
Physical Therapy with Dr. Elavia starts with a thorough, one on one assessment. Additionally, it is important to Dr. Elavia that your goals for therapy are heard. From there you will be educated on the findings from the assessment and a framework for your care will be established.
Dr. Elavia has found in his experience that it is important to connect all the dots and care for the individual, not just the diagnosis.
Chris Smreczak, PA-C
Graduate School
Master's Degree - Physicians Assistant - Dominican University
Undergrad
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular & Cellular Biology - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rhiannon Mazenis, PA-C
Master in Medical Science
- St Francis University in Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
- Loyola University
I grew up in Chicago. I attended Loyola University from 1997-2001 and received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. From 2003-2005, I completed the Malcolm X College/John H Stroger Physician Assistant Program and received my Associates in Physician Assistant studies and then completed my Masters in Medical Science from St Francis University in Pennsylvania. I have worked for the past 13 years in GI and looking forward to learning a new specialty. I am hoping to be able to use the skills that I have learned over the years to help our team in every possible way. I look forward to getting to know our patients and being able to help them effectively manage their chronic conditions and improve their overall quality of life. I currently live in the northwest suburbs with my husband and 2 daughters(7 and 9). I enjoy reading, cooking and outdoor activities with my family.
Jeffrey Johnson, PA-C
Master of Physician Assistant
- Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a specialization in Health Promotion
- Northern Illinois University - Dekalb, IL
Jeffrey Johnson is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with a specialty in Pain Management.
Jeffrey began his education at Northern Illinois University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science with degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. During his undergraduate years Jeffrey spent much of his time doing research in organic chemistry, macular degeneration, and cataract formation. After finishing his bachelor’s degree Jeffrey worked extensively with the elderly population as an emergency responder at a nursing community.
Jeffrey then moved to Downers Grove where he attended Midwestern University. He graduated with his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies. During his schooling, he worked extensively with the geriatric population and with patients suffering from chronic pain. Additionally, Jeffrey was involved in the research of deep brain stimulation therapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Throughout his training Jeffrey became passionate about treating patients with various pain disorders.
Now with Premier Pain Specialists, Jeffrey is excited to be working with a highly trained team of physicians to diligently provide comprehensive care to his patients. Jeffrey is committed to providing thorough patient education and works tirelessly to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. He provides multidisciplinary modalities of treatment for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. Jeffrey's clinical interests include peripheral neuropathies and spinal cord stimulation.
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