Search

 See All Pain Medicine Doctors in Chicago, IL

Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD
3.5 (58 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD
3.5 (58 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 56
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL. They graduated from AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and completed a residency at Rush Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Buvanendran has experience treating conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Chronic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buvanendran received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 58 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buvanendran also speaks Tamil. Dr. Buvanendran is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Compare with other Pain Medicine Specialists

Compare Dr. Buvanendran with our nearby Pain Medicine Specialists at Mayo
Photo: Dr. Andrea Cheville, MD
Dr. Andrea Cheville, MD
4 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chronic Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chronic Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chronic Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Acute Postoperative Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Herniated Disc
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Celiac Plexus Block
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
Facet Blocks
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Insertion
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stellate Ganglion Block
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Rush University Medical Center
    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6504

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buvanendran
3.5
Based on 58 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (20)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Buvanendran?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Feb 19, 2023
He truly cares about his patients He takes the time he needs to talk to his patient and figures out what is needed to help with the pain I can't live without him Lol.
Raelene Newcomer — Feb 19, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Buvanendran to family and friends

Dr. Buvanendran's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Buvanendran

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Buvanendran, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
Find provider online now
Call now to make an appointment
(312) 942-6504

About Me

Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology
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

Internship
  • Rush Medical College
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush University
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Buvanendran communicate via email?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Buvanendran offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran have free onsite parking?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran offer weekend visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Buvanendran offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Buvanendran specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Buvanendran accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buvanendran's profile.

Dr. Buvanendran frequently treats the following conditions: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Chronic Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL