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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD
Pain Medicine* Age 63
Dr. James Diesfeld, MD
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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. James Diesfeld, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 63
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Diesfeld graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Diesfeld has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Sciatica, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Diesfeld's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Diesfeld also speaks Spanish. Dr. Diesfeld is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Radiculopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Radiculopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Sciatica
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Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Migraine
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Spinal Stenosis
Headache
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Steroid Injection
Back Pain
Fibromyalgia
Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Low Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Upper Back Pain
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Knee Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuropathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Phantom Limb Without Pain
Pinched Nerve
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Adhesiolysis
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Chronic Pain Management
Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Pain Management
Pain Medication Management
Radiofrequency Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Locations

  1. 1 Chicago Pain Medicine Center - Humboldt Park health
    1044 N Francisco Ave # 404, Chicago, IL 60622
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 St. Bernard Hospital
    6307 S Stewart Ave # 205, Chicago, IL 60621
  3. 3 Jackson Park Hospital
    7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
  4. 4 Swedish Hospital - Foster Medical Pavilion
    5215 N California Ave Ste F717, Chicago, IL 60625
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30

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Aug 30, 2024
I finally got pain relief after years of suffering. Dr Diesfeld really cared about me and my visits are always a positive experience..
Teya — Aug 30, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Management
Pain Medicine
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Diesfeld, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Diesfeld's profile.

Dr. Diesfeld frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Sciatica, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Diesfeld, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Humboldt Park Health, Jackson Park Hospital, Saint Bernard Hospital, Swedish Hospital and Thorek Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Diesfeld, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL

  • Humboldt Park Health

    1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Jackson Park Hospital

    7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Saint Bernard Hospital

    326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

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