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Dr. Samir Sharma, MD

Dr. Samir Sharma, MD

Pain Management Specialist
744 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL
Please note that our practice does not prescribe controlled substances. We specialize in interventional treatments that precisely diagnose and target the root cause of chronic pain, helping you find relief and get back to doing the things you love. We will reach out to hold a credit card on file before your visit. Born and raised in Joliet, Dr. Sharma graduated from Joliet West High School in 1993, and continued his college education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Participating in an accelerated combined degree program integrating engineering and medicine, Dr. Sharma earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in three years and completed medical school at the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 2000. Dr. Sharma completed a rotating internship in surgery and internal medicine in 2000- 2001 at Lutheran General Hospital, followed by residency in anesthesiology at RUSH Presbyterian St.-Luke’s Medical Center. In 2004, Dr. Sharma furthered his education in interventional pain management with fellowship training at the University of Michigan. As a leader among pain management physicians and co-founding member of Pain & Spine Institute, Dr. Sharma brings significant experience in treating the most difficult pain syndromes to Joliet and the surrounding suburbs Chicago. Special interventional interests include facet neurotomy for spinal arthritis pain, minimally invasive herniated disc decompression, radio-frequency ablation for neuropathic pain, and spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome.
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About Dr. Samir Sharma

Please note that our practice does not prescribe controlled substances. We specialize in interventional treatments that precisely diagnose and target the root cause of chronic pain, helping you find relief and get back to doing the things you love. We will reach out to hold a credit card on file before your visit. Born and raised in Joliet, Dr. Sharma graduated from Joliet West High School in 1993, and continued his college education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Participating in an accelerated combined degree program integrating engineering and medicine, Dr. Sharma earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in three years and completed medical school at the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 2000. Dr. Sharma completed a rotating internship in surgery and internal medicine in 2000- 2001 at Lutheran General Hospital, followed by residency in anesthesiology at RUSH Presbyterian St.-Luke’s Medical Center. In 2004, Dr. Sharma furthered his education in interventional pain management with fellowship training at the University of Michigan. As a leader among pain management physicians and co-founding member of Pain & Spine Institute, Dr. Sharma brings significant experience in treating the most difficult pain syndromes to Joliet and the surrounding suburbs Chicago. Special interventional interests include facet neurotomy for spinal arthritis pain, minimally invasive herniated disc decompression, radio-frequency ablation for neuropathic pain, and spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome.

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Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Injection for back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Injection for back pain

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PSI - Joliet (1 of 4)
744 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
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PSI - Chicago (2 of 4)
17 W Grand Ave, Ste A, Chicago, IL 60654
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PSI - Hinsdale (3 of 4)
12 Salt Creek Ln, Ste 350, Hinsdale, IL 60521
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PSI - Kankakee (4 of 4)
555 W Court St, Ste 100, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
  • Rush University Medical Center, Residency in Anesthesiology
  • University of Michigan, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
  • University of Health Sciences (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1043233554

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Dr. Samir Sharma frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Samir Sharma on their profile.

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