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Dr. Joel See, MD

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(655 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

St. George's University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: whiplash, deep gluteal syndrome (piriformis syndrome), occipital neuralgia, and more.

330 Madison Street
Joliet, IL 60435

(630) 469-9200

Dr. Joel See, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL specializing in interventional pain medicine, internal medicine (adult medicine) and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Joel See, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

330 Madison Street
Joliet, IL 60435

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Some issues Dr. Joel See, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. Joel See, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve block injection

pain management

By Affordability:

trigger point injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joel See, MD performed more nerve block injection, and pain management procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	907
injections	565
minimally invasive procedures	58
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
nerve block	359
nerve procedures	58
pain management	547
rehabilitation	822
spinal procedures	482
X-rays	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
diagnostic evaluation	36
doctor visit	981
injections	597
minimally invasive procedures	58
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
nerve block	330
nerve procedures	58
pain management	558
rehabilitation	1004
spinal procedures	486
X-rays	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	55
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2014 were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	146
diagnostic evaluation	30
doctor visit	1077
injections	605
minimally invasive procedures	77
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
nerve block	272
nerve procedures	77
pain management	536
rehabilitation	807
spinal procedures	386
X-rays	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	57
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2015 were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	151
diagnostic evaluation	35
doctor visit	1171
injections	670
minimally invasive procedures	70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
nerve block	325
nerve procedures	70
pain management	589
rehabilitation	1148
spinal procedures	443
X-rays	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	102
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2016 were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
diagnostic evaluation	22
doctor visit	1247
injections	676
minimally invasive procedures	60
nerve block	331
nerve procedures	60
pain management	608
rehabilitation	921
spinal procedures	348

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	72
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
doctor visit	1212
injections	350
minimally invasive procedures	34
nerve block	86
nerve procedures	34
pain management	313
spinal procedures	104

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	63
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	1229
injections	380
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	98
nerve procedures	54
pain management	340
spinal procedures	132

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	65
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	1062
injections	362
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	79
nerve procedures	54
pain management	321
spinal procedures	112

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	74
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	926
injections	277
minimally invasive procedures	51
nerve block	60
nerve procedures	51
pain management	272
spinal procedures	86

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	29
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	65
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2021 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	1075
injections	271
minimally invasive procedures	63
nerve block	45
nerve procedures	63
pain management	292
spinal procedures	69

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	70
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL during 2022 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	1010
injections	327
minimally invasive procedures	48
nerve block	48
nerve procedures	48
pain management	297
spinal procedures	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	22
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	68
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel See, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel See, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Joliet, IL were rehabilitation, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

aspiration	94
diagnostic evaluation	30
doctor visit	1081
injections	461
minimally invasive procedures	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
nerve block	184
nerve procedures	57
pain management	424
rehabilitation	940
spinal procedures	246
X-rays	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	429
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	62
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	200

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel See, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel See, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joel See, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel See, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel See, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 655 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel See, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Joliet, IL.

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Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dr. See. MY POINT IS THAT DR. JOEL SEE GAVE ME BACK HOPE!!! I was so relieved after speaking with Dr. See, he actually cared enough about my well-being that he looked through my past visits and examined my MRI and other diagnostic tests I've had done. He was able to explain everything so well and even showed me exactly what I was looking at on the MRI that should be the cause of all my suffering. He gave me the information I needed in order to get a second opinion from a surgeon and to possibly get the surgery I needed all along. I extremely grateful that I saw Dr. See. You can tell he really cares. I have told all the people in my support group that I have finally found a doctor who has put me in the right direction to get better and give me back hope.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-25

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Dr. See very knowledgeable and concerned with meeting all of my needs. I ask him about virtual visits and he explained and gave me documentation on how to set it up, this was great because I live in Indiana. Excellent customer service and empathetic to my needs. I travel that far because of that.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-21

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Dr See is very accommodating, caring and very easy to talk to. I would rate Dr See a 10 and I recommend him to everyone that is in pain.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. See is an excellent physician. He listens, is concerned, thoroughly explains your condition, treatments and advises you .

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He understands where the pain comes from & has the right plan to manage my pain. He also explains everything in detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. See is very pleasant and listen to what I have to say. I have never been disappointed with him

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-04

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I've recommended Dr. See to at least 4 people! 3 of them are now a regular person. With him!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-23

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Dr. See is professional, listens, offers options and opinions on the options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-13

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Very helpful in helping me with my concerns. Like Dr See very much.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-25

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Great experience and information. Looking forward to my treatment

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel See, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Depomed, Inc.	$42,092 Gralise $23,572	Gralise and Zipsor $18,258	Gralise Zipsor Cambia $94	Zipsor $80	Cambia $44	Other $44
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$2,125 Lorzone $1,125	ConZip 100mg $500	Lorzone 750mg $500
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,264 Nuedexta $1,264
Stryker Corporation	$870 IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $767	IVS - New Product Development $103
Boston Scientific Corporation	$561 Superion $230	PAIN MANAGEMENT $173	SPECTRA SYSTEM $60	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $40	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $19	Other $38
Other	$4,299 BOTOX $381	Duexis $376	MOVANTIK $376	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $266	Freedom-8A Receiver Kit Channel A US w/ Receiver $255	Other $2,644

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$38,000
Food and Beverage	$6,609
Honoraria	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,457
Consulting Fee	$625
Other	$520

Biography

Dr. Joel See is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine specialist. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. His areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, trigger point injection, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Dr. See is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. See completed residency programs at UMass Memorial Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. See is professionally affiliated with Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Joliet, IL.