Specialized pain care · Chicago
Chicago Pain Medicine Center combines specialized pain management with attentive, person-to-person care at two Chicago locations.
Appointments are scheduled through our secure Healow page.
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The CPMC library covers pain, treatment options and daily living.
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Pain can affect work, sleep, movement, and daily life. Our role is to listen carefully, evaluate the full picture, and help you understand the options that may fit your situation.
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A helpful first step is to note where the pain occurs, how long it has been present, what makes it better or worse, prior evaluations or treatments, current medications, and how it affects movement, sleep, work, or daily life. Bring insurance and referral information when applicable. A clinical evaluation is needed to determine which next steps may fit your situation.
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Care after a workplace injury may involve medical evaluation, treatment planning, and authorized communication with an employer, insurer, referring professional, or legal representative. The dedicated Workers’ Compensation website provides a focused starting point for this pathway.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility-related questions benefit from focused information and careful clinical context. The dedicated EDS website is the primary destination for this subject, while CPMC remains the main practice website for appointments and general pain-care information.
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An archival report about the work of Dr. James Diesfeld. The clinical information and personal experiences reflect the time of its production. Ask our team about treatments available today.
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Founder · Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Dr. Diesfeld is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and has more than 30 years of medical experience, including more than 25 years as a pain management specialist.
Read Dr. Diesfeld’s profileCare options
Treatment begins with an evaluation. The options below represent areas described by the practice and are not a promise that any one treatment is right for every person.
Targeted procedures are evaluated as part of an individualized care plan.
Structured medication review with ongoing clinical oversight.
Evaluation and trial pathways for appropriate chronic pain cases.
Coordinated evaluation and treatment for people injured at work.
Durable medical equipment options when clinically appropriate.
Guidance for eligible Illinois patients within current program requirements.
Two Chicago locations
Free parking is available at both locations.
Patient education
The CPMC library covers pain, treatment options and daily living.
Pain fundamentals
A practical overview of how the two differ and why the distinction matters.
Daily living
An introduction to common factors, prevention, and treatment conversations.
Well-being
How sleep and pain can influence one another.
CPMC · Chicago
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