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Dr. David Walega, MD

Pain Medicine
4.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Walega, MD

Dr. David Walega, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Walega an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Walega works at North West Medicine Hospital in Chicago, IL with other offices in Columbus, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy, Herniated Disc and Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Walega's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwestern Medicine - Pain Clinic
    259 E Erie St Ste 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-2500
  2. 2
    Integrated Pain Solutions Inc.
    1210 Gemini Pl Ste 300, Columbus, OH 43240 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 383-6450
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:30

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

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    About Dr. David Walega, MD

    Specialties
    • Pain Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346273562
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David Walega, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Walega is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Walega has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Walega has seen patients for Radiculopathy, Herniated Disc and Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Walega on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Walega. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Walega.

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