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Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.3 (15)
Map Pin Small Franklin Park, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Franklin Park, IL. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus and is affiliated with Saint Anthony Hospital. Dr. Pontinen, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Pontinen an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Pontinen works at Practice in Franklin Park, IL with other offices in Hazel Crest, IL, Des Plaines, IL, Chicago, IL and Woodridge, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Pontinen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Performance Health Medical & Rehab.
    3545 Rose St, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 671-0555
  2. 2
    Chest Diseases & Healthcare Ltd
    17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 103, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 799-8517
  3. 3
    Office
    9680 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 699-0800
  4. 4
    Office
    2923 N California Ave # 210, Chicago, IL 60618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 985-4700
  5. 5
    Midwest Anesthesia & Pain Specialists
    2007 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 985-4700
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
  6. 6
    Office
    6222 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 482-5800
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    Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists Sc
    17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 103, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 794-3347
  8. 8
    Office
    2923 N California Ave Ste 210, Chicago, IL 60618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 348-6876
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    Alliance Home Healthcare
    6457 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 767-2225

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  • Saint Anthony Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467617514
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Illinois
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
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    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Pontinen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pontinen.

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