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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 61
Dr. James Diesfeld, MD
3.6 (33 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.
Dr. James Diesfeld, MD
3.6 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 61
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Diesfeld graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center.Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Diesfeld currently practices at Chicago Pain Mediciene Center and are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Humboldt Park Health, Jackson Park Hospital, Saint Bernard Hospital and Thorek Memorial Hospital. Dr. Diesfeld has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Diesfeld received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Diesfeld's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Diesfeld also speaks Spanish. Dr. Diesfeld is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Knee Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuropathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Phantom Limb Without Pain
Pinched Nerve
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Adhesiolysis
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Chronic Pain Management
Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Pain Management
Pain Medication Management
Radiofrequency Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Jackson Park Hospital
    7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
  2. 2 Humboldt Park health
    1044 N Francisco Ave # 404, Chicago, IL 60622
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  3. 3 St. Bernard Hospital
    6307 S Stewart Ave # 205, Chicago, IL 60621
  4. 4 Swedish Hospital - Foster Medical Pavilion
    5215 N California Ave Ste F717, Chicago, IL 60625
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Diesfeld
3.6
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 30, 2024
I finally got pain relief after years of suffering. Dr Diesfeld really cared about me and my visits are always a positive experience..
Teya — Aug 30, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Pain Management
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Diesfeld, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Diesfeld's profile.

Dr. Diesfeld frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Humboldt Park Health, Jackson Park Hospital, Saint Bernard Hospital and Thorek Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Diesfeld, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Humboldt Park Health

    1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Jackson Park Hospital

    7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Saint Bernard Hospital

    326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL

  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL