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Dr. Vesna Skul, MD

Internist

Dr. Vesna Skul is an internist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Skul specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Skul provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
43 years Experience
Dr. Vesna Skul, MD
  • Chicago, IL
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
  • Accepting new patients

What is the best pain medicine for chronic pain?

Rather than recommending a medication to a young person with chronic pain, I would definitely like to get to the root cause of your pain and start with lifestyle modification which READ MORE
Rather than recommending a medication to a young person with chronic pain, I would definitely like to get to the root cause of your pain and start with lifestyle modification which should include an anti-inflammatory diet, adequate sleep, nutrients that reduce inflammation such as omega 3 fatty acids of marine or plant origin, correction of vitamin D deficiency if present, magnesium and curcumin. After appropriate diagnostic imaging, it may be very beneficial to consider non invasive pain management such as dynamic neuromodulation.

Vesna V. Skul, MD, FACP