Physiatrists - Skokie, IL

"As a retired professional in the medical industry, I would say my own Clinician would fail this doctor for his intake, being accurate on notes taken, and physical exam. A forty-minute appt was set and not once did he refer to any part of my MRI other than my issues are normal for an older person. Doctor, I am not a cookie. Everyone is different. I should have put questions to him more than he did with me spending what seemed like less than a five-minute seated exam, then pushed an EMG and Cortisone, neither of which are needed if he read my MRI and asked me questions. I will never go back to this person. You do what you wish but be prepared to ask him more than I did. Something like, "Did you read my MRI?" His answer was "Yes." I should have followed up with, "What exactly did you see, be specific." After he left the room, I never felt so disgusted, hopeless, and treated less than a patient, but more like a burger made at a fast food joint. Zero stars if I could."

"Dr. Alleva listens to your ailment, answers all questions and reviews possibilities for successful pain relief. I was very pleased with his plan for my back. Very patient."