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Biography
Welcome to the Illinois Pain Institute (IPI), Chicagoland’s leading and longest-established, multi-site pain management practice. With over 40 years of combined experience, our doctors specialize in t… Read more ›
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I have been going to Dr. John Prunskis for over 10 years. Why I wait so long to go back when I know I will get relief is beyond me. Usually I wait to long , not wanting to admit I need help. But when I go he puts my life back in order after my procedures. I highly recommend Dr. John Punskis. An please don’t even consid…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Bachelors Degree | Biological Sciences | 1977 |
| Rush Medical College of Chicago | Doctorate | M.D. | 1982 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Chicago | Anesthesiology / Pain Management | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Present |
| Professional Member | Illinois Society of Interventional Pain Physicians | Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians | Present |
| Professional Member | McHenry County Medical Society | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Pain Management | Present |
| Professional Member | Spine Intervention Society | Present |
| Professional Member | Illinois State Medical Society | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Top Pain Doctor Award | Castle Connolly | 1999, 2003-04, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017 |
| Top Physician | US News and World Report | 2014 |
| Clinical Professor | Chicago Medical School |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic, French, Polish, Spanish, LithuanianMedical Specialties
- Other Healthcare Provider
Years In Practice: 44 (started in 1982)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Prunskis specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 90
Most Recent Review: 09/22/2021
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Val S.
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September 22, 2021
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Elgin - 431 Summit Street
Office & Staff Evaluation
Practice Evaluation
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
Provider Evaluation
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Willingness to Spend Time with You
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Listening Skills
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Clear explanations
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Trust in Decision Making
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Accuracy of Diagnosis
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Post-Visit Follow-Up
“Great Doctor”
Review by
Evelyn S.
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December 29, 2020
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Barrington Pain and Spine Institute - 600 Hart Road #300
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“gentil an caeing”
fast
Review by
Joe K.
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June 02, 2020
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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- Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
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“very good.”
very good .
Review by
Frank L.
on
September 10, 2019
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
“Excellent repore”
Great
Review by
Jeanne B.
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August 28, 2019
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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- Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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- Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
“very proffessionel experience,,,,”
hope it works
Review by
Douglas E.
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January 27, 2021
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Barrington Pain and Spine Institute - 600 Hart Road #300
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“unusually painfull nurses hurt me more than usual”
john always helps me
Review by
Tom N.
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June 04, 2020
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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“great”
very excelent
Review by
Gary H.
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November 25, 2019
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“highly professional doctor that is always seeking alternarive pain reduction options”
always been very positive and offers significant pain management to allow me to function
Review by
Geri A.
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August 28, 2019
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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“feel confident with my doctor's skills and explanation”
everyone is professional polite and helpful.
Review by
Anonymous
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July 24, 2019
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Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
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“pleasant experience”
friendly staff and very efficient process well~oiled machine
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Elgin
431 Summit StreetElgin, IL 60120
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - McHenry
4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103Mchenry, IL 60050
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Huntley
10350 Haligus Rd. Ste. 210Huntley, IL 60142
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Elmhurst
1200 S York Street Ste. 4290Elmhurst, IL 60126
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Itasca
650 East Devon Ave. Ste. 152Itasca, IL 60143
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute - Libertyville
755 S Milwaukee Ave. Ste. 175Libertyville, IL 60048
Barrington Pain and Spine Institute
600 Hart Road #300Barrington, IL 60010
Illinois Pain and Spine Institute
600 Hart Road Suite 320Barrington, IL 60010
The Regenerative Stem Cell Institute
650 East Devon Ave. Ste. 152Itasca, IL 60143
Practice Colleagues
Dr Curtis Fischer, DC - Alternative Medicine Provider
Dr Chadi Yaacoub, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Dr Anke Bellinger, MD - Anesthesiologist, Other Healthcare Provider
Terri Dallas-Prunskis, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Dr Bradley Silva, MD - Anesthesiologist, Other Healthcare Provider
Steven Perri, PA-C - Other Healthcare Provider, Physician Assistant
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Botox Injections
- Discography
- Epidural Injections
- Epidural Lysis Procedure
- Facet Blocks
- Intercostal Nerve Blocks
- Intrathecal Pump Therapy
- Joint Injections
- Percutaneous Discectomy
- Platelet Rich Plasma (prp)
- Prp
- Racz Epidural Neurolysis
- Radiofrequency Lesioning
- Regenerative Therapy
- Selective Nerve Root Blocks
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
- Vertebroplasty
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
John V. Prunskis, MD, FIPP accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
More info: We work with all insurance, Cash and Credit.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Department of Veterans Affairs
No New Medicaid/Public Aid
Advocate Physician Partners
Aetna
Alexian Plan
Beech Street / PPO Next
Blue Cross PPO
Blue Cross HMO:
Advocate Physician Partners
Alexian Brothers CIN (AMITA)
Centegra Health and Wellness
Mercy Care Health Plans
Health Select
Medical Care Group
ChampVA
Coventry / Personal Care / First Health Network
Cigna
Great West
GEHA
HealthlInk PPO
HFN, Inc.
Humana
Interplan Health Group / Healthsmart (formerly Preferred Plan)
Medicare
Meritain
Multiplan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Railroad Medicare
Tricare
United Healthcare
United States Department of Labor
Workers Compensation
Comment - “ Great Doctor ”
I have been going to Dr. John Prunskis for over 10 years. Why I wait so long to go back when I know I will get relief is beyond me. Usually I wait to long , not wanting to admit I need help. But when I go he puts my life back in order after my procedures. I highly recommend Dr. John Punskis. An please don’t even consider retiring. I will say he and his staff are always traveling from office to office and how they do that so successfully is beyond me. Thank You!!