West Suburban Medical Center
Pain Medicine • Lake Forest, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Pain Management Center at River Forest Medical Campus in River Forest, Illinois offers comprehensive pain management services including interventional procedures, medication management, physical therapy, and pain psychology. The multidisciplinary team treats arthritis, back pain, sciatica, nerve pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and other musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. Appointments require a referral from your primary care doctor.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
How can I schedule an appointment?
With your primary doctor’s referral you can schedule an appointment with one of our pain management specialists.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.8 out of 5 stars (38 reviews)
- Vitals: Not explicitly stated, but includes 18 reviews (58 ratings)
- WebMD: Total of 577 reviews across 64 specialists (577 reviews total)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for attentive, listening, and thorough providers
- Success stories involving effective pain relief and personalized treatment plans
- Praise for friendly, professional, and helpful office staff members
- Highly positive feedback for complementary services like physical therapy and chiropractic care in the area
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding rushed appointments and impersonal bedside manner
- Frustration over lack of communication or unresponsiveness from office staff
- Perceived lack of commitment or giving up on patients when initial treatments fail
- Concerns about dismissive attitude towards specific patient conditions or symptoms
"Dr. Hurh has good knowledge and tries to help but he is often rushed. Assumes too quickly without much mutual conversation with patient."
- Healthgrades Review"They came up with a pain management program until I could see a spine surgeon. They were professional and never gave up trying to find solutions."
- Vitals Review"Jim and Dr. Wendy are great people who truly care and are willing to help! They are very kind and understanding."
- Localitybiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Philip Kuo, MD - Anesthesiologist in La Grange, IL - May 14, 2026
- Home - National Pain Centers - May 11, 2026
- Rachel Passow, PA-C, Physician Assistant | Elgin, IL - Reviews by rater8 - May 29, 2026
- Less Pain, More Gain - Glencoe Regional Health - Jun 25, 2026
- Zoe Le, PA-C - Sheffield Village, OH - Pain Medicine - Apr 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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