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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…
| 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 |
| 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 |
John V. Prunskis, MD, FIPP has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 40 (started in 1982)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Prunskis specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
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
More info: We work with all insurance, Cash and Credit.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Elgin - 431 Summit Street
“Great Doctor”
Barrington Pain and Spine Institute - 600 Hart Road #300
fast
“gentil an caeing”
fast
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
very good .
“very good.”
very good .
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Great
“Excellent repore”
Great
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
hope it works
“very proffessionel experience,,,,”
hope it works
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
he has tried many things but unfortunately i am still in alot of pain
“good”
he has tried many things but unfortunately i am still in alot of pain
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
it was ok
“it was fine”
it was ok
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
The correct pain location was identified and threated. Thank You!
“I went to the right Pain Physician”
The correct pain location was identified and threated. Thank You!
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Everyone here is kind and explains everything to me. Fantastic doctor and staff. I've been through this before with another doctor and location and it was a nightmare. Thanks to Dr. Stein fir the referral.
“I've been tht”
Everyone here is kind and explains everything to me. Fantastic doctor and staff. I've been through this before with another doctor and location and it was a nightmare. Thanks to Dr. Stein fir the referral.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
it has been nothing but good
“experiance”
it has been nothing but good
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Weve been working to get my issues figured out and its working
“On the road to getting better”
Weve been working to get my issues figured out and its working
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I am so thankful for the referral from my daughter for this wonderful doctor and his highly skilled team.
“Incredible Doctor who is dedicated to helping you get well.”
I am so thankful for the referral from my daughter for this wonderful doctor and his highly skilled team.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
efficient mindbending pain remediation
“painless and effective”
efficient mindbending pain remediation
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
everyone is great from the doctors to the nurses professoinalism all the way around
“great service”
everyone is great from the doctors to the nurses professoinalism all the way around
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Dr. Prunskis has been a real pleasure to visit. He actually listens to you and takes the time to hear what you have to say. He explains everything in full detail, in terms that are easy to understand and ensures you are comfortable at all times. Along with Dr. P, his team is fantastic. Always very warm and welcoming. I love my visits and talking with the team. I would highly recommend Dr. Prunskis and his team, you will not be disappointed.
“Could not be happier!”
Dr. Prunskis has been a real pleasure to visit. He actually listens to you and takes the time to hear what you have to say. He explains everything in full detail, in terms that are easy to understand and ensures you are comfortable at all times. Along with Dr. P, his team is fantastic. Always very warm and welcoming. I love my visits and talking with the team. I would highly recommend Dr. Prunskis and his team, you will not be disappointed.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
Compassionate, very intelligent, kind and good listener.
“Through,”
Compassionate, very intelligent, kind and good listener.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
excellent
“always great”
excellent
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
The Doctor and staff at Illinois Pain Institute are very professional and caring team. ai would highly recommend anyone who has pain to visit this group.
“Great experience”
The Doctor and staff at Illinois Pain Institute are very professional and caring team. ai would highly recommend anyone who has pain to visit this group.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
very good manner profesional dr, he listen to every question you asked. explained everything. very good dr, and all employee that work with hi.thanks you guys and hope we can do all this to get better and be more position.
“very good pacility specially dr. prunskis and all assisting him. thanks everyone”
very good manner profesional dr, he listen to every question you asked. explained everything. very good dr, and all employee that work with hi.thanks you guys and hope we can do all this to get better and be more position.
Itasca - 650 East Devon Ave. Ste. 152
Dr Prunskis has been extremely helpful explains everything and takes time to listen
“caring listens and explains well”
Dr Prunskis has been extremely helpful explains everything and takes time to listen
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Excellent, professional physician with extensive experience. Thank you for several years of pain treatment.
“An Excellent Pain Physician with Experience”
Excellent, professional physician with extensive experience. Thank you for several years of pain treatment.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Great experience and very professional! Great caring staff!
“Vert caring and kind!”
Great experience and very professional! Great caring staff!
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
friendly and knowegable
“i have had wonderful experience”
friendly and knowegable
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
fast and proffecsional
“perfect”
fast and proffecsional
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
great!
“everyone was wonderful”
great!
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Nurses are terrific. Dr. Prunskis is the best pain doctor - I wouldn't trust anyone else.
“Excellent”
Nurses are terrific. Dr. Prunskis is the best pain doctor - I wouldn't trust anyone else.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
professional. almost makes sure that i feel comfortable.
“professional and nearly pain free”
professional. almost makes sure that i feel comfortable.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Somtimes I feel a little rushed, but most of the time he takes time to listen and always give me time to ask questions. HIs office always follows up the next day to see how I am doing
“Dr. Prunakia is kind and looks direcly at you. Assures you he will be able to help you, and you believe him.”
Somtimes I feel a little rushed, but most of the time he takes time to listen and always give me time to ask questions. HIs office always follows up the next day to see how I am doing
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I have extreme confidence in Dr Prunski.
“Not very scary.”
I have extreme confidence in Dr Prunski.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
My experience with this provider and staff has been great. They have been very helpful and willing to make me comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Prunskis to anyone.
“Very exceptional”
My experience with this provider and staff has been great. They have been very helpful and willing to make me comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Prunskis to anyone.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
I appreciate the approach that the doctor has taken with me and I fully understand what the future treatments will be. I feel that there is a very serious level of professionalism in all that is done.
“I am rather satisfied with the treatment so far.”
I appreciate the approach that the doctor has taken with me and I fully understand what the future treatments will be. I feel that there is a very serious level of professionalism in all that is done.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Staff very helpful and understanding as usual.Dr. Prunskis always listens, and explains.
“Wonderful”
Staff very helpful and understanding as usual.Dr. Prunskis
always listens, and explains.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
The entire staff is kind, professional and patient. Dr. Prunskis has been my pain specialist for a number of years and he has never let me down. He listens and has always responded to my concerns about my level of pain. This is a highly compassionate and professional group.
“An excellent experience”
The entire staff is kind, professional and patient. Dr. Prunskis has been my pain specialist for a number of years and he has never let me down. He listens and has always responded
to my concerns about my level of pain. This is a highly
compassionate and professional group.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
came in with pain and left quickly without pain. Easy.
“Quick and easy!”
came in with pain and left quickly without pain. Easy.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
transition was easy on me first time doing my neck
“smooth and very easy”
transition was easy on me first time doing my neck
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
injection in my elbow done quick and easy
“quick and easy”
injection in my elbow done quick and easy
Elgin - 431 Summit Street
Hands down, one of the best I've ever had medical wise.
“Complete confidence in my Doctor”
Hands down, one of the best I've ever had medical wise.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I have had a good experience doctor and staff have been very good to me again trying to fix all my pain issues.
“The doctor has bin good to trying fix all problems I have.”
I have had a good experience doctor and staff have been very good to me again trying to fix all my pain issues.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
direct to the point with fantastic results. the doctor listens well and i have excellent results with all treatments he has provided. l believe this is because he actually listens and reasses prior to each treatment . number one care.
“quality care”
direct to the point with fantastic results. the doctor listens well and i have excellent results with all treatments he has provided. l believe this is because he actually listens and reasses prior to each treatment . number one care.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
pleased with explaining thingd refills r not a problem acts professionally excellent at going over areas
“pleased with dr prunskis”
pleased with explaining thingd refills r not a problem acts professionally excellent at going over areas
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Dr. Prunskis has treated me for back pain for 17 years. When I first came to him in 1999 I was suffering from back spasms daily. After treatment in summer of 2000 I went nearly 10 years without a single back spasm. I had additional treatment from Dr. Prunskis in 2010 with equally great success. I am a big fan. Francine did a great job with the IV.
“Have been a patient for many years with great satisfaction.”
Dr. Prunskis has treated me for back pain for 17 years. When I first came to him in 1999 I was suffering from back spasms daily. After treatment in summer of 2000 I went nearly 10 years without a single back spasm. I had additional treatment from Dr. Prunskis in 2010 with equally great success. I am a big fan. Francine did a great job with the IV.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
good
“good”
good
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Its been punctual and on target
“i have made alot of progress during this jouney”
Its been punctual and on target
The Regenerative Stem Cell Institute - 650 East Devon Ave. Ste. 152
I've been seeing him for years and he's one of the few doctors that not just takes the time to listen but also explain things.
“Great doctor!”
I've been seeing him for years and he's one of the few doctors that not just takes the time to listen but also explain things.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
Dr Prunskis has been a life-saver for myself, my husband, and our son! All with different issues, all really positive results. I appreciate his on-time professional scheduling, his listening and questioning skills, and of course his procedures that have given me back my normal daily activity! So very grateful!!!!
“True Professional in Every Way!”
Dr Prunskis has been a life-saver for myself, my husband, and our son! All with different issues, all really positive results. I appreciate his on-time professional scheduling, his listening and questioning skills, and of course his procedures that have given me back my normal daily activity! So very grateful!!!!
Barrington Pain and Spine Institute - 600 Hart Road #300
john always helps me
“unusually painfull nurses hurt me more than usual”
john always helps me
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
very excelent
“great”
very excelent
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
always been very positive and offers significant pain management to allow me to function
“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
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
everyone is professional polite and helpful.
“feel confident with my doctor's skills and explanation”
everyone is professional polite and helpful.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
friendly staff and very efficient process well~oiled machine
“pleasant experience”
friendly staff and very efficient process well~oiled machine
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
a very good dr explains everything detail and helps with my pain
“great”
a very good dr explains everything detail and helps with my pain
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
excellent
“very good”
excellent
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
very good. couldnt believe how quick the procedure. impressed about all the professionals working alongside.
“very impressed”
very good. couldnt believe how quick the procedure. impressed about all the professionals working alongside.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
everyone is fantastic
“great doctor and staff”
everyone is fantastic
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Staff and doctor do an excellent job.
“excellent staff”
Staff and doctor do an excellent job.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Dr. Prunskis listens ton your complaints/pain issues & offers alternates to surgery.
“review”
Dr. Prunskis listens ton your complaints/pain issues & offers alternates to surgery.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I trust the doctor and look forward to recovery. His explanations are clear and he is empathetic. He was emphatically recommended to me by a close friend.
“Review”
I trust the doctor and look forward to recovery. His explanations are clear and he is empathetic. He was emphatically recommended to me by a close friend.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
takes time to speak about your procedure and explain everthing being done
“great care taken every visit”
takes time to speak about your procedure and explain everthing being done
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Dr. Prunskis was very helpful in explaining everything and pleasure to work with. He understood my issues and was eager to resolve them.
“I was in and with great care”
Dr. Prunskis was very helpful in explaining everything and pleasure to work with. He understood my issues and was eager to resolve them.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Feel comfortable with doctor and treatment
“Prunskis”
Feel comfortable with doctor and treatment
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
staff lovel y procedure went quikley easily dr explained everything so did the nurses
“excellent”
staff lovel y procedure went quikley easily dr explained everything so did the nurses
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
I couldbn't be happier with the work performed by Dr. Prunskis and his staff. He took the time to listen to my particular symptoms and explain the work performed thoroughly and made sure that I never left the office with unanswered questions
“Happy with my experience”
I couldbn't be happier with the work performed by Dr. Prunskis and his staff. He took the time to listen to my particular symptoms and explain the work performed thoroughly and made sure that I never left the office with unanswered questions
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
2nd time seeing him. so far so good
“pleased to have his help”
2nd time seeing him. so far so good
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
My experience is as expected, very efficient office.
“efficient”
My experience is as expected, very efficient office.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Great effiicient team and Friendly team. Dr Prunskis is caring and always wants to do his best to tell you what is going to happen and is very concerned about making you feel good. Great experience from the well oiled friendly team.
“Great job by the team.”
Great effiicient team and Friendly team. Dr Prunskis is caring and always wants to do his best to tell you what is going to happen and is very concerned about making you feel good. Great experience from the well oiled friendly team.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
He has given me so much pain relief without narcotics! I've been seeing him for a few years now. He makes a nervous patient relaxed and most importantly RELIEVES the pain!! So glad I was referred to him by my primary care physician!!
“Love Him!!!”
He has given me so much pain relief without narcotics! I've been seeing him for a few years now. He makes a nervous patient relaxed and most importantly RELIEVES the pain!! So glad I was referred to him by my primary care physician!!
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
everyone is so professional. They make you feel very comfortable. I enjoy all the staff he has her at this facility.
“excellence”
everyone is so professional. They make you feel very comfortable. I enjoy all the staff he has her at this facility.
Elgin - 431 Summit Street
i feel very comfortable with the Dr. and his decisions
“finally a doctor that listens to patient”
i feel very comfortable with the Dr. and his decisions
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Spent time with me to listen and diagnose issue. Answered my questions. Very good experience
“Dr Prunskis and staff were very professional throughout the process”
Spent time with me to listen and diagnose issue. Answered my questions. Very good experience
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
good friendly people made my experience a good one
“informative and done in a timely fasion”
good friendly people made my experience a good one
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
So happy since I switched to Dr. John. He listens and explains everything well. Has a more aggressive approach to my treatment, in which I appreciate and am responding accordingly.
“Wonderful experience.”
So happy since I switched to Dr. John. He listens and explains everything well. Has a more aggressive approach to my treatment, in which I appreciate and am responding accordingly.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I am very pleased with Dr Prunskis. He listens well and very concerned
“He is very nice listens well”
I am very pleased with Dr Prunskis. He listens well and very concerned
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
friendly staff, love how everyone listens. i always feel safe and taken care of.
“excellent”
friendly staff, love how everyone listens. i always feel safe and taken care of.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
like Prusiskisnk he a great doctor
“he the best to me”
like Prusiskisnk he a great doctor
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
I have seen Dr. Prunskis off and on for several years. He has always been a great communicator and uses his time well. Don't expect to chat about your dog or your trip, but plan your visit to convey your pain concerns. He has always been a good listener and an extremely competent surgeon.
“Have your questions ready; Dr. Prunskis does a wonderful job of answering”
I have seen Dr. Prunskis off and on for several years. He has always been a great communicator and uses his time well. Don't expect to chat about your dog or your trip, but plan your visit to convey your pain concerns. He has always been
a good listener and an extremely competent surgeon.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
execellent
“lower back shot”
execellent
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Friendly concerned stall. The worked like a well oiled machine. Clean facility. Would com back again. Dr Prunski does a great job.
“Great Care”
Friendly concerned stall. The worked like a well oiled machine. Clean facility. Would com back again. Dr Prunski does a great job.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
would recommend to others
“thorough,objectuve”
would recommend to others
Elgin - 431 Summit Street
great experience with procedure the iv with a little tough
“wonderful”
great experience with procedure the iv with a little tough
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
good service good doctors
“good”
good service good doctors
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
Overall an incredible doctor. Multiple issues he has treated each and everyone of them. Highly professional. I got my life back the minute I became a patient of his.
“extremely please”
Overall an incredible doctor. Multiple issues he has treated each and everyone of them. Highly professional. I got my life back the minute I became a patient of his.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Dr. Prunskis is improving my health
“curtious professional”
Dr. Prunskis is improving my health
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
he has taken care of some painful areas so i can contiue to live my life
“great!”
he has taken care of some painful areas so i can contiue to live my life
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
Long time patient with great results of his care and diagnosis
“Excellent physician in every way”
Long time patient with great results of his care and diagnosis
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
He is wonderful. He listens, cares and really helps to make me feel better/less pain.
“everyone was great!”
He is wonderful. He listens, cares and really helps to make me feel better/less pain.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
eases my pain
“excellent”
eases my pain
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I lost my ability to walk in 2008 and he was able to correct multiple issues so that I could walk again without surgery.
“He is my God on earth”
I lost my ability to walk in 2008 and he was able to correct multiple issues so that I could walk again without surgery.
McHenry - 4309 Medical Center Drive Ste. B 103
I have had several procedures with Dr. Prujskis and understand that if the pain or other discomfort excsts, I can rely on the doctor to evaluate and treat the problem.
“good pain results”
I have had several procedures with Dr. Prujskis and understand that if the pain or other discomfort excsts, I can rely on the doctor to evaluate and treat the problem.
Illinois Pain Institute - 22285 Pepper Rd. Ste. 302
He is very kind and knows exactly how to treat a person with chronic pain. I trust him to help me relieve my back pain and decrease my use of pain medication.
“Excellent care!”
He is very kind and knows exactly how to treat a person with chronic pain. I trust him to help me relieve my back pain and decrease my use of pain medication.
Elgin - 431 Summit Street
I got injured at work over a decade ago, and have suffered with chronic pain the forced my quality of life to become a daily struggle. I've been to several doctors and pain clinics, been put on several medications to alleviate pain, always with a barely livable result. There was no hope for recovery or encouraging news from any doctor I saw, that gave me any hope of my live been anywhere near normal like it was before my injury.
“He's a miracle worker who truly cares about his patients.”
I got injured at work over a decade ago, and have suffered with chronic pain the forced my quality of life to become a daily struggle. I've been to several doctors and pain clinics, been put on several medications to alleviate pain, always with a barely livable result. There was no hope for recovery or encouraging news from any doctor I saw, that gave me any hope of my live been anywhere near normal like it was before my injury.
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!!