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Chicago Pain Medicine Center - St. Bernard (St. Bernard Hospital)6307 S Stewart Ave, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60621 map
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Chicago Pain Medicine Center - Swedish Covenant Hospital5215 N California Ave, Suite F717, Chicago, IL 60625 map
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Chicago Pain Medicine Center - Norwegian American Hospital1044 N Francisco Ave, Suite 404, Chicago, IL 60622 map
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Dr. Diesfeld
Chicago Pain Medicine Center - St. Bernard (St. Bernard Hospital)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James R. Diesfeld is accepting new patients at this office.
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(773) 868-6828
Address
6307 S Stewart Ave, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60621
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Chicago Pain Medicine Center - Swedish Covenant Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James R. Diesfeld is accepting new patients at this office.
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5215 N California Ave, Suite F717, Chicago, IL 60625
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Chicago Pain Medicine Center - Norwegian American Hospital
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James R. Diesfeld is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
7738686828
Address
1044 N Francisco Ave, Suite 404, Chicago, IL 60622
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Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
- Illinicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- United Healthcare
- Workers' Compensation
Bio
Dr. James R. Diesfeld
Is a board-certified Pain Management specialist as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He received his undergraduate degree in Pre-Med Sciences and biology from Colgate University in Upstate New York and graduated from the American University School of Medicine in St. Maarten.
He Performed his pain Management Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after completing anesthesiology residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He also obtained pain management training at the University of Southern California, Cook County Medical Center and the University of Chicago.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Pain Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesiology, International Spinal Injection Society, American Academy of Pain Management, Association of American physicians and surgeons and American Society of Anesthesiology.
On January 2011, Dr. Diesfeld was appointed President of Medical Staff for Thorek Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was reappointed President of the staff for a second term in 2012. He served on the board of directors of Thorek Memorial Hospital from 2011 to 2013. Dr. Diesfeld has served on the credentials committee and medical executive committee since 2007.
Dr. Diesfeld is a national speaker on his favorite subject, Pain Management.
Specialties
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Interventional Pain Management
As an interventional pain management specialist in Illinois, Dr. Diesfeld focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Diesfeld may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
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Pain Management
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Diesfeld creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Diesfeld will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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Anesthesiology
As an anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL, Dr. Diesfeld ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Diesfeld ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1989
Hospital Affiliations
- Thorek Memorial Hospital
- St Bernard Hospital
- Swedish Covenant Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Links & Social Media
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