Pain Management
Saint Francis Hospital
355 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
847-316-2896
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Our Philosophy on Pain Management
Pain Management requires collaboration among physicians, nurses, patients and their families to identify and design a specific treatment plan for each individual. Pain is a unique experience and treatment preferences vary for each person. That's why our team uses a holistic approach to treating you. We take the time to evaluate, assess and discuss treatment options with you. Our goal is to five patients relief from their pain. We monitor the effectiveness of your treatment and will make adjustments accordingly. We want you to live as comfortably as possible.
Common conditions we treat:
- Acute and chronic pain syndromes
- Back & neck pain
- Arthritis
- Post-operative pain
- Cancer pain
- Nerve injuries
- Musculoskeletal/sports injuries
Services and Procedures
We offer a variety of services and procedures, combining state-of-the-art equipment with superior medical training and experience. Here is just some of what we offer:
- Epidural steroid injections
- Joint injections, including Lidocaine injections
- Nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency and pulsed-radiofrequency of painful nerves
- Discography
- Vertebroplasty
- Peripheral nerve stimulators
- Intrathecal pumps (morphine/baclofen)
- Electromyography
- Spinal cord stimulators
Multidisciplinary Approach
We believe in a team approach, which may mean combining the skills of many specialists in the care of our patients:
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Psychiatrists and psychologists
- Rehabilitation specialists
- Pharmacists
- Social workers and chaplains
Our Physicians
Our physicians are highly trained in treating patients with chronic and acute pain. Every physician on our team is Board Certified in pain management. They are experts in not only treating your pain, but also in diagnosing the source of your pain.
To make an appointment at the Pain Management Center, call 847-316-2896.
