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The Physicians of the Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago

Many physicians, specialties, and other practitioners claim to treat pain. Only a few specialize in interventional pain management exclusively. The physicians at the Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago have dedicated their careers to the comprehensive and minimally invasive treatment of pain. Whenever possible, conservative and non-invasive treatment is utilized for pain. For individuals who do not respond to conservative treatment or who cannot tolerate their pain they offer most modern and advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat painful symptoms safely and effectively. They approach each individual and their pain with one goal in mind - to reduce their symptoms and to improve their quality of life. As these goals are accomplished, they work closely with the spinal specialists in physical therapy and rehabilitation to maximize the beneficial results of treatment and restore function and vitality. For those individuals injured on the job, the treatments and therapy are geared to control the pain as quickly as possible to allow the patient to return to work when they are ready- and to avoid future flare ups of their symptoms.

Dr. Glaser and Dr. Goodman founded the Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago in 2001. They are acknowledged as leaders in field of interventional pain management because of their commitment to their patients as well as their commitment to excellence in this new and vitally important specialty.

Scott E. Glaser, M.D., DABIPP Scott E. Glaser

Dr. Glaser received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Medical Doctorate from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Anesthesia residency and fellowship at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He has been treating pain in the private practice setting since 1990.

Dr. Glaser was elected by his fellow specialists to serve as a director on the national board of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)in 2007. He was re-elected to this prestigious post last year. He was also elected to serve as the Vice President of ISIPP. Prior to his election to the national board, Dr. Glaser was elected and served two terms as the President of the Illinois Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ISIPP), a subchapter of ASIPP.

Dr. Glaser became a diplomate of the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP) the first year it was offered. This is acknowledged to be the highest level of credentialing for the field of interventional pain management. In 2010, he was selected as an examiner for ABIPP. He is also a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, a certification given by the World Institute of Pain. Dr. Glaser has also been re-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in the sub-specialty of pain management.

Dr. Glaser was one of the first Instructors selected by the International Spinal Intervention Society (ISIS). ISIS was the first society to provide training by experts in the performance of spinal injections. He is now an Instructor for ASIPP, the society that has eclipsed ISIS as the leading organization representing the field of interventional pain management and promoting excellence in this field. As an instructor, he teaches other physicians minimally invasive spinal procedures on cadavers at national courses. He also presents continuing medical education lectures at ASIPP meetings.

Dr. Glaser was heavily involved in the lobbying efforts required to ensure passage of the NASPER bill. This bill was written by the founder of ASIPP, Dr. Lax Manchikanti, and is instrumental in fighting prescription drug abuse while maintaining access to appropriate care. Dr. Glaser and Dr. Goodman presented this vital legislation to Senator Richard Durbin who co-sponsored it in the Senate and it was signed into law in 2005.

Dr. Glaser continues to work closely with the Illinois Department of Health and the chief pharmacist to implement this program in Illinois after the governor signed it into law in 2008. He has been appointed to the IL Prescription Monitoring Advisory Committee to accomplish this goal. He also speaks to multiple physician groups and other health providers about the risks of diversion and abuse of controlled substances as well as the benefits of prescribing opioid medications for the treatment of chronic pain.

Dr. Glaser has served as an advisor to multiple pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment companies but has recently limited these activities secondary to his board position. He also speaks to multiple physician groups and other health providers about the significant risks as well as the benefits of prescribing opioid medications for the treatment of chronic pain. He has been interviewed on TV, radio, and in print on many subjects pertaining to pain and its treatment.

Dr. Glaser has co-authored multiple articles in the leading interventional pain management journal, "Pain". They include systematic reviews, guidelines, and a case report. Please click on the links below to access these articles.

WGN interview with Dr. Glaser

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=glaser%20se

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Ira J. Goodman, M.D. Ira Goodman, M.D.

Dr. Goodman received his Medical Doctorate from Rush Medical College. He completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in pain medicine at Northwestern University Medical School. At Northwestern he served as an Instructor in Clinical Anesthesia, and as the Director of the Pain Management Center at Columbus Hospital. Dr. Goodman has been selected a "Top Doctor" in Pain Management in Chicago by Castle Connolly Ltd based on surveys of his peers. He has lectured extensively on pain management to community groups, physicians and medical societies and has traveled the country to teach pain management techniques to other physicians. Dr. Goodman has appeared on television locally and nationally to discuss pain management techniques. Dr. Goodman serves as an advisor to pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies and recently helped develop two new devices for diagnosing and treating chronic pain. He actively participates in clinical research to advance the field of pain medicine. Dr. Goodman serves as a Member of the Board of the Illinois Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Goodman is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management

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John P. Broadnax, M.D. Dr. Broadnax, M.D.

Dr. Broadnax received his Medical Doctorate from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his medical residency and fellowship in Pain Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women's Hospital, which is one of the premier interventional pain medicine training programs in the world. Dr. Broadnax has received in-depth training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex pain disorders. He also has significant experience with advanced minimally invasive pain management therapies, including spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, as well as ultrasound-guided procedures.

As a board-certified Pain Medicine specialist, Dr. Broadnax constructs a unique treatment plan for each patient that combines rehabilitation therapies, minimally invasive interventions, medication management, and adjunctive therapies. This philosophy in concert with a compassionate and responsive approach to patient care allows him to partner with patients in order to optimize function, minimize pain, and maximize quality of life. The final product is an unparalleled level of care for patients with acute, chronic, or oncologic pain.

Dr. Broadnax is energetic and has made a positive immediate and substantial impact on the Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago. He is involved in a number of research and medical training related activities. Dr. Broadnax is an active member in a number of professional societies including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the North American Neuromodulation Society.

 

   

 

 
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