4.4
23 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Shahbandar is a fellowship-trained specialists in Interventional Pain Medicine and is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin and then completed residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic, he was privileged to rain under some of the world's pioneers in Pain Medicine for eight years. His experiences include private practice and academic medicine. He recently spend three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, when practicing interventional pain medicine, Dr. Shahbandar has been well known for his bedside manner and excellent procedural skills. One of his goals when treating patients is to alleviate pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances. His specific fields of interest include complex regional pain syndrome and spine.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Medical College Of Wisconsin
- 10 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Tarek Hassan Shahbandar has 7 locationsPain Physicians Of Indiana Pc
8687 Connecticut St Ste DMerrillville, IN 46410 Tel: (219) 750-9630
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Centers For Pain Control And Vein Care
1928 45th StMunster, IN 46321 Tel: (219) 476-7246
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Centers For Pain Control And Vein Care
201 Main St Ste AHobart, IN 46342Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 27 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish, Tagalog | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Merrillville , IN | Hobart , IN | Crown Point , IN | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Harbin Medical University | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tarek Hassan Shahbandar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Tarek Hassan Shahbandar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tarek Hassan Shahbandar has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
Dr. Tarek Hassan Shahbandar holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1999.
NPI Number
Dr. Shahbandar's NPI number is 1922007749.
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- Dr. Tarek Shahbandar is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center Inc and Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus.
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