Dr. J. Nnaemeka Onwuta M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
77 N Airlite St Elgin IL, 60123About
Dr. J. Onwuta practices Pain Medicine in Elgin, IL. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Onwuta serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1991
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Internships
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Fellowships
- John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County (Pain Management)
Professional Society Memberships
- Illinois State Medical Society, Kane County Medical Society, American Association of Pain Management
What do you attribute your success to?
- Delivering Competent Care and Compassion
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
Favorite professional publications
- Pain Physicians
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