Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD
Pain Management Specialist
338.2 mi · 1100 S Calumet Rd, Unit 1, Chesterton, IN 46304
At a glance
Accepts 10 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
2 office locations
Speaks English
Office locations
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Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
309.2 mi · 1100 S Calumet Rd, Unit 1, Chesterton, IN, 46304
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Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
338.2 mi · 8840 Calumet Ave, Ste 103, Munster, IN, 46321
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
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Medicare
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Injection for back pain
Spinal stenosis post laminectomy
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Neck pain and spine problems
Injection for back pain
Spinal stenosis post laminectomy
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
More about Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD
Dr. Kumar graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University. He also attended medical school at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine where he graduated (2013) with Honors and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
Dr. Kumar completed his Residency in Anesthesiology (2017), and his Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management (2018) at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
From 2018 to May 2022, Dr. Kumar was the Director of Interventional Pain Management at the Illinois Spine Institute.
During his residency, Dr. Kumar published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and participated in multiple panel presentations at national medical conferences and was a grand rounds presenter at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, North American Neuromodulation Society, and American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
Dr. Kumar’s clinical interests include spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, CRPS, and headache/migraine treatment. He has been active in research and has several publications with a focus on neuromodulation including dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and multimodal approaches to pain management.
Dr. Kumar provides compassionate, personalized, patient directed care to all of his patients. He has a strong understanding of the effect chronic pain can have on a person’s physical, as well as emotional, wellbeing. He puts a large emphasis on communication and believes in a multifaceted approach to alleviating pain including interventions, medication management when appropriate, and active forms of therapy. A comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan is instituted for every patient, using the most cutting edge, current, evidence-based techniques.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Wayne State University, Doctor of Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Residency in Anesthesiology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
Wayne State University (Bachelor's)
Practice
Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)
Professional memberships
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
North American Neuromodulation Society
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Awards and publications
Dr. Kumar Has Several Publications With a Focus on Neuromodulation Including Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation, and Multimodal Approaches to Pain Management.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1043552953
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What practice does Dr. Shawn Kumar work with?
Dr. Shawn Kumar works with Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists.
Where is Dr. Shawn Kumar's office located?
Dr. Shawn Kumar has 2 office locations, including in Munster and Chesterton, view full addresses on Dr. Kumar's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Kumar have?
Dr. Shawn Kumar is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shawn Kumar?
Dr. Shawn Kumar frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Knee Problems, Pain Management Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shawn Kumar on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Shawn Kumar speak?
Dr. Shawn Kumar speaks English.