Dr. Zaki Anwar is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through innovative regenerative medicine. As the esteemed Founder and Medical Director of Chicago Stem Cell Therapy, Dr. Anwar leads with unparalleled expertise, compassion, and commitment to patients. After obtaining his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, Dr. Anwar completed his fellowship in pain management from the prestigious Vanderbilt University where he cultivated a profound understanding of cellular biology and medical sciences. His passion for advancing medical treatments led him to specialize in stem cell therapy, recognizing its transformative potential in treating various debilitating conditions. Driven by his desire to offer cutting-edge solutions to patients seeking alternatives to conventional treatments, Dr. Anwar has become a beacon of hope for individuals suffering from orthopedic injuries, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and degenerative diseases. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Anwar remains at the forefront of research and innovation in stem cell therapy. He actively participates in professional conferences, organizations, and shares his expertise through lectures and seminars within the medical community. Languages: English, Urdu CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder and Medical Director of a multidisciplinary pain management and stem cell therapy center in the Chicago, IL suburbs Chief Medical Information Officer helping the development of practical, simple, efficient patient information management systems for today’s practicing Pain Management Physicians (Pragmedic Solutions) Consulting services to implement a new integrated multidisciplinary pain center at Flossmoor with Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Having completed over 20 triathlons, including many IronMan competitions, Dr. Anwar understands pain firsthand. Overcoming injuries himself has inspired him to connect with his patients, and that is why he treats each one as the most important person in the room. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PAIN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE LLC, FRANKFORT, IL (Chief Executive Officer & Medical Director) 2002 to Present The Pain Management Institute was established in October 2002 and currently has a pain fellowship trained Anesthesiologist, Nurse Practitioner, and partnerships with psychiatry, psychology, physical therapy, and many other resources for wellbeing. Together, these professionals are working with you and for you to finally offer the relief you deserve. Joint Commission accredited for onsite surgical procedures Chicago Stem Cell Therapy & Pain Management Institute are staffed with clinical and surgical registered nurses and medical assistants with experience in pain management, patient education, and outpatient minimally invasive spinal procedures program Screening and prevention of substance abuse, including referrals to an addiction specialist if needed Psychological resources such as anger management, anxiety or depression coping skills, psychological evaluations or talk therapy referrals A multidisciplinary program with all the necessary modalities to treat all facets of wellness PAIN MANAGEMENT AND ANESTHESIA SERVICES Enjoyed locums in Illinois & California for various health care centers. (Oct 2000 - Oct 2002) Staff Anesthesiologist , Columbia Bellaire Surgery Center, Clearwater, Florida (Jan 97– Jan 99) Staff, Pain management Physician at Col Largo Med Center, Largo, Florida. (March 97 –Jan 99) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Fellowship in Pain Management, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee (March 99-March 2000 Diplomate and Board Certification in Pain Management from AAPM. (July 93 – July 96) Residency in Anesthesiology. Cook County Hospital. Chicago, Illinois (July 93 – July 96) Transitional year residency, Cook County Hospital. Chicago, Illinois (July, 90 - Dec. 90) Medical officer in Internal Medicine Civil Hospital. Karachi, Pakistan Medical officer in Plastic Surgery & Burns. Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan (Jan. 90 – June 90) Dow Medical college MBBS (1983-1989) DJ Science college (undergraduate) (1980-1982) St Patrick's High School, Karachi, Pakistan (1978-1980) Jennings Private School (1972-1978) PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES International Spinal Injection Society (ISIS) American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) Association of Medical Directors of Information System (AMDIS) American Society of Interventional Pain Management Physician (ASIPP) North American Spine Society (NASS) World Institute of Pain (WIP) Interventional Orthopedic Foundation American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians (AASCP) Cell Surgical Network (CSN) American Academy of Workers Compensation Physicians (AAWCP)
EDUCATION 2020 - 2022 DePaul University | Chicago, IL Master of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Masters Thesis Project: A look at our healthcare systems and undocumented citizens 2010-2011 Chamberlain College of Nursing | Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Nursing Minor in Kinesiology 2009-2010 University of Illinois | Chicago, IL Undergraduate Nursing LICENSES Illinois Nurse Practitioner Certified License (#209.025736) Illinois Registered Nurse License (#041387960) CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course (CPR/BLS) Case Management certified American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Member Languages: English, Spanish
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