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Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD
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Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Franklin Park, IL.
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Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 44
Franklin Park, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Franklin Park, IL.

About

Dr. Pontinen graduated from University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus in 2008 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Franklin Park, IL and has 16 years experience. Dr. Pontinen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. At present, Dr. Pontinen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Pontinen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pontinen is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spondylitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arthritis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Hip Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Shoulder Pain
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Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
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Joint Injection
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Lumbar Transforaminal Injection
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Spinal Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Performance Health Medical & Rehab.
    3545 Rose St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 671-0555
  2. 2 Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists SC
    17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 103, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 794-3347
  3. 3 Office
    2923 N California Ave Ste 210, Chicago, IL 60618
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 348-6876
  4. 4 North Suburban Pain and Spine Center LLC
    9700 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 482-5800
  5. 5 Alliance Home Healthcare
    6457 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 767-2225

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4.3
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Sep 28, 2022
Although the office is often busy and understaffed, he's worth the wait. He takes patients seriously and works hard to find individualized treatment plans that work. He's very smart and also incredibly nice. Best pain doctor I've had.
— Sep 28, 2022
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Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
    2008
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
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pontinen's profile.

Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD is affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, Normal, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

    500 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL

  • Advocate South Suburban Hospital

    17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL