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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD

Pain Medicine*MaleAge 51

Pain Medicine*

Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Merrillville, IN and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD

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8687 Connecticut St Ste D Merrillville, IN 46410
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Dr. Shahbandar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shahbandar

4.7

31 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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Juliane mikhael – Sep 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dorothy James – Oct 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Geri Sherwood in WHeatfield, IN – Jul 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ferne Cruz in Kingsbury, IN – Sep 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Andrea M. in Schererville, IN – Dec 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Martin Walter in crown point indiana – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Patricia Salazar in St Ann, MO – May 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Patient with MS in Merrillville, IN – Apr 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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jeff stockstll in hebron Indiana – Apr 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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cathy in Michigan City, IN – Mar 01, 2016
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Care Philosophy

At Pain Physicians of Indiana we use the latest technologies to ensure the best possible outcome of your treatment. Image guidance is an effective way...Read more

Biography

Dr. Shahbandar is a fellowship-trained specialist in Interventional Pain Medicine and is a board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.  ...Read more

Specialties*

  • Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Fellowship Hospital, 2004

Resurrection Health

Internship Hospital, 2000

St. Frances Hospital

Internship Hospital, 2000

Medical College of Wisconsin

Medical School, 1999

Lawrence University

Undergraduate School, 1994

  • English
  • Spanish

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    What is Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD's office address?

    Dr. Shahbandar's office is located at 8687 Connecticut St Ste D, Merrillville, IN 46410. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD speak?

    Dr. Tarek Shahbandar, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Green Surgical Llc.8687 Connecticut St Ste D Merrillville, IN 46410
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    Practice

    Methodist Hospital Southlake8701 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St
    Gary, IN 46402

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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