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Your Trusted Partner for Drug-Free Pain Management
At Anesthesia Pain Specialists, we are dedicated to transforming lives through advanced, drug-free pain management solutions. Our team of board-certified physicians brings over 50 years of combined experience in diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions, including chronic back pain, neuropathy, arthritis, and PTSD-related discomfort. We prioritize personalized care, developing tailored treatment plans that integrate non-narcotic therapies such as nerve blocks, regenerative medicine, and spinal cord stimulation. Our commitment to patient education ensures individuals understand their conditions and treatment options, fostering active participation in their recovery.With bilingual staff and a focus on accessibility, we serve diverse communities across Chicago and its suburbs. Recognized for compassionate care through multiple patient awards, we emphasize rapid evaluationoften within 24 hoursand collaborate closely with primary care providers to deliver comprehensive care. Our facilities at Thorek Memorial Hospital are specifically designed for precision diagnostics and advanced interventions, reflecting our mission to help patients reclaim their lives from pain.
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Pain Management
Drug-Free Treatments
Chronic Pain Diagnosis
Non-Narcotic Therapies
Personalized Treatment Plans
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years combined experience in pain management
- Our team consists of board-certified pain specialists
- We offer rapid evaluation within 24 hours of contact
- We provide psychosocial support for complex pain cases
- Our treatments focus exclusively on non-narcotic approaches
What people say
Life-changing care
Compassionate specialists
Effective pain relief
Quick appointments
Expert diagnostics
Services
Pain Management
Our comprehensive pain management services address chronic conditions through personalized treatment plans. We specialize in diagnosing complex pain sources like neuropathy, arthritis, and post-surgical discomfort. Board-certified physicians use advanced interventional techniques to provide lasting relief without narcotic medications.
Non-Narcotic Therapies
We offer cutting-edge non-narcotic treatment options including nerve blocks, regenerative medicine, and spinal cord stimulation. These therapies effectively manage pain without addictive medications, focusing on long-term solutions for conditions like back pain and neuropathy.
PTSD Treatment
Our specialized PTSD treatment program combines interventional pain management with psychosocial support. We utilize techniques like stellate ganglion blocks to address trauma-related pain, serving veterans and civilians with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Epidural Steroid Injections
This targeted treatment reduces inflammation and pain in spinal conditions like herniated discs and sciatica. Administered by experienced specialists, these injections provide effective relief while minimizing medication dependence.
Regenerative Medicine
Our regenerative medicine approaches, including stem cell therapy, promote natural healing for joint and musculoskeletal conditions. These innovative treatments address osteoarthritis and sports injuries through tissue regeneration rather than symptom management.
People
Kenneth Candido
Chairman and President
Dr. Candido is a board-certified pain management specialist with over 15 years leading pain initiatives at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Recognized with multiple Compassionate Doctor awards, he specializes in complex pain conditions and has published extensively in regional anesthesia journals.
Anthony Tharian
Pain Specialist
Dr. Tharian provides compassionate care for chronic pain patients, focusing on personalized treatment plans. With expertise in interventional techniques, he has received patient recognition for his thorough diagnostic approach and empathetic bedside manner at Anesthesia Pain Specialists.
Eugene Lipov
Pain Management Surgeon
Dr. Lipov specializes in innovative pain interventions including SGB treatments for PTSD. Recognized for treating veterans and complex cases, he combines surgical expertise with holistic approaches to deliver effective, lasting pain relief solutions for chronic conditions.
Questions
Do you treat pain not caused by accidents?
Yes, we specialize in various pain types including chronic conditions, arthritis, neuropathy, and PTSD-related discomfort.
Can I schedule appointments by phone?
Yes, we offer phone scheduling with rapid evaluation often available within 24 hours of contact.
What treatment approaches do you use?
We focus exclusively on non-narcotic treatments including nerve blocks, regenerative medicine, and advanced interventional therapies.
Are your physicians board-certified?
Yes, all our pain management specialists are board-certified with decades of combined experience.
Do you accept workers' compensation cases?
Yes, we specialize in work-related injury treatment and accept workers' compensation insurance.
Is your facility accessible?
Our Chicago location features ADA-compliant facilities and bilingual staff to serve diverse patient needs.
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Reviews (7)
Sarah R.
Jan 20, 2022
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Don't waste your time here unless you want to get billed for treatment you never received. The hospitals billing department are pretty evil too, I kept calling and writing them to ask for the doctor's notes to show that I never received the procedure on the day it was initially scheduled (the office called me half hour before the time I was supposed to get a steroid injection to let me know insurance had not gotten back to them about covering it), so when I got to the office (since I was already en route and didn't get the message), I spoke briefly with Dr. Candido's medical
Judy J.
Dec 31, 2021
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Today my visit to the office was great, I got a shot of Euflexxa, I felt so much better after the shot. It is a bit of a procedure . I recommend this place .
Tonya E.
Apr 17, 2021
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Dr. Candido was fake and phony. He also allowed for his staff to commit a racist hate crime against me and systematically lie and villainize my character. Extremely disorganized, careless with your medical needs and lie about authorization of procedures when they do not get them processed for months at a time.
Kerry B.
Jan 15, 2020
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I am a medical professional, and I can tell you that Dr Candido is the best of the best. First off, he believes me. When you have chronic pain it is difficult to get someone to believe you. Secondly, he is thoughtful in his approach and is willing to try multiple modalities until you settle on one that is effective. He is not judgmental, he can be late to his appointments however, its because he has squeezed patients like me in to be seen plus takes his time and doesn't rush me out of there. to me, its far worth the wait. My only wish is that he had a nurse on staff-to email questions
Nell W.
Feb 15, 2019
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After my doctors of 20 years all retired, I switched hospitals to IL Masonic. My new primary care doctor said I did not have to live with the pain and referred me to Dr. Candido. When I first saw him her could not touch my spine. Finally, at 92 years of age, I am relatively pain free. Dr. Candido is a miracle worker. He is kind, compassionate and a great bedside manner. Will be forever in his debt.
Frank C.
Jun 20, 2018
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My wife and I have been to almost every hospital in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as well as the Mayo Clinic and found very little relief for my wife's chronic pain do to a pool accident .. But after seeing Dr Candido we are finally on a up tick . We drive about 50 miles to see him but well worth it .If your dealing with chronic pain issues and finding no relief come and see Dr Ken !!!
Emilio D.
Jun 16, 2017
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Best Doctor For Pain Relief that I have seen with Great bedside Manners. He does a Complete History Check, Physicals, Orders for tests, Prescriptions as well as Administers Pain and Epidural shots. The Office Staff is Incredibly helpful and Friendly.
