Meet Dr. Ingberman

Your dedicated expert in Pain Management

Portrait of Dr. Ingberman smiling warmly, reflecting her compassionate approach to patient care.

Dinora Ingberman, MD, leads our compassionate team with over three decades of experience. She is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Medical Acupuncture. Since establishing our clinic in 2006, Dr. Ingberman has been dedicated to offering the highest level of care and expertise to our patients.

We believe in a holistic approach to pain management, treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Every pain management technique we use is custom-tailored to your specific condition to ensure you receive the most effective treatment for your needs. Our goal is to help you gain independence from pain so you can resume your normal life with renewed energy and confidence.

Let us partner with you on your journey to pain relief and improved quality of life. Reach out to us today to start your path to feeling better.

You don't have to face this alone—we're here for you.

Credentials

Image of Dr. Ingberman's medical school diplomas and membership certificates in several prestigious professional medical associations, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.

    • Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, 200 hours of category I CME credit, UCLA School of Medicine, 11/1996 - 04/1997

    • The New England School of Homeopathy, Amherst, Massachusetts 09/2001 - 09/2003, 3-year course with Certificate of Completion 296 hours

    • Extensive training in Auricular Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s Balance Method and Extra Meridians

    • Education in Macrobiotic Diet and Cancer Prevention Diet at the Kushi Institute, Massachusetts, 1997

    • Category I and II, CME credits 50 to over 100 hours per year in Physiatry, Pain Medicine, AMA 6th edition of Guides to the Impairment Rating, Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound treatment, Internal Medicine, Neuropsychiatry, Neurology of Behavior and Cognition, with Midwest Pain Society and PM&R annual symposiums, NIH Consensus Conference in Medical Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture’s annual symposiums, Regenerative Therapy courses and Medical Mission trips to Honduras and Mexico, Neurofeedback microcurrent therapy.

    • Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, M.D., 1985-1989

    • University of Illinois, Chicago, Biology, B.S. 1981-1983

    • Kiev Medical School, Ukraine 1975-1979. Honors: Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry

    • Certificate of Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, October 2009

    • Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine, Board Certified in February 2006 and in June 2017.

    • Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1994, re-certified in 03/2004 and in 06/2014.

    • Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, December 2001, re-certified 2012

    • Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, June 1990

    • Illinois license: 036083386

    • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital: 1999 to present

    • NorthShore University HS, Skokie Hospital 2020 to present

    • Practicing physiatry, pain management and medical acupuncture:  1993 to present; wound care 2009 to present.

    • Pain Solutions, LLC, 4709 Golf Rd, Suite 300, Skokie, IL 60076, 6/2/2024 to present

    • Pain Solutions, 9631 Gross Point Rd, Suite 101, Skokie, IL 60076 9/1/2022 to June 1, 2024

    • Pain Solutions, LLC from 1999 to 8/21/2022 at 9669 N. Kenton St., Ste 510, Skokie, IL 60076.

    • Medical Director, Creative Pain Solutions, IL March 2013 to present at 1 South Greenleaf St. Gurnee.

    • Medical Director, Center for Pain Treatment and Rehabilitation, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, January 1, 2009 - August 17, 2012.

    • Treating physician at the Wound Center at the Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital: November 2009-present 

    • Medical Associate at the Center for Pain Treatment and Rehabilitation, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital: May, 1999 to December 2008

    • Consulting physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lake Forest Hospital, May 1999 to present

    • Consulting physician at Manor Care Rehabilitation Center, March 2008 ¬to 2010

    • Consulting physician at North Shore University Health System Hospitals, August 2006 to March 2010,     resumed February 2020.

    • Medical Associate at the European Healing and Rehabilitation Center: March 1999 to April 2006

    • Attending Physician, Stroke Rehabilitation program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago July 1993 - August 1998

    • Medical Files Review, INSPE and Associates 1999 - present

    • Consulting Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1993-1998

    • Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1993-1998

    • Consulting Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Francis Hospital and Healthcare Center, Blue Island, IL  1994-2001

    • Attending and Consulting Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, IL  1996-1998

    • Attending and Consulting Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL  1995-1996

    • Medical mission prolotherapy treatments in Honduras and Mexico March 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020

    • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, Wheaton, IL; Oak Forest Hospital, Oak Forest, IL 1990-1993

    • Internship, Internal Medicine, Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL , 1989-1990

    • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992-1997, 2011-present

    • Illinois Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992-1997

    • Chicago Medical Society, 1992-1994

    • American Medical Association, 1992-1994

    • Northwestern Women Physicians Organization, 1993-2000

    • American Association of Academic Physiatrists, 1995-1996

    • American Academy of Medical Acupuncture: Associate, 1997-present

    • American Academy of Pain Medicine: 2006-present

    • Illinois Acupuncture Association, 1998-present

    • Midwest Pain Society, 12/2000-present

    • National Center for Homeopathy 02/2000 - 2010

    • Illinois Society of Homeopathy 2000-2007

    • American Institute of Homeopathy 06/2001 - 2006

    • Medical Staff Policies Committee, chairman 1996-1998, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

    • Utilization Review Committee, member 1995-1998, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

    • Alternative Medicine Committee, member 2000-2006, Lake Forest Hospital

    • Pain Management Committee, member 2001-2007, Lake Forest Hospital

    • Life Member of Kingston National Registry of "Who’s Who";

    • "Right Hemisphere Language Function", Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, IL  February, 1991

    • "Myotonic Dystrophy in the Elderly", Poster Presentation, Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Francisco, CA, October, 1991

    • "Falls in Elderly", Grand Rounds, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, IL, February, 1992

    • "Diabetic Neuropathy", Resident Lecture, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL July, 1994

    • "Measurement Properties of NIH Stroke Scale During Acute Rehabilitation"; Heinemann A., Roth E., Harvey RL, McGuire J., Ingberman, D., Lowell L., Semnik P., Midwest Education Research Association, Chicago, IL July, 1995

    • "Acupuncture as a Complementary Medical Treatment", Patient Education Workshop, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, December, 1997.

    • "Introduction to Acupuncture as Part of Complementary Treatment in Medical Practice", Loyola University Medical School, Maywood, IL, April, 1998

    • "Medical Acupuncture in Rehabilitation Medicine", St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, IL, Department of Rehabilitation, June, 1998

    • "Medical Acupuncture", Wellness Festival, Lake Forest Hospital, March, 1999

    • "Medical Uses of Acupuncture", Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, IL, November, 2000

    • "What Medical Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?” Community Lecture at Lake Forest Hospital 09/11/2001

    • Hippocampal Kindling, under supervision of Drs. F. Morrell and L.D.T. Morrell, Summer, 1986

    • Heinemann A.W., Harvey, R.I., McGuire, J.R., Ingberman, D., Lovell, L., Semnik P. Roth, B.J.

    • Measurement Properties of NIH Stroke Scale During Acute Rehabilitation, 1997:28(6):1174-1180

Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's board certification in pain management, demonstrating her specialized expertise.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's board certification in pain management, demonstrating her specialized expertise.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's board certification in pain management, demonstrating her specialized expertise.
Image of Dr. Ingberman's medical school diploma, highlighting her formal education and foundation in medicine.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's board certification in pain management, demonstrating her specialized expertise.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.
Image of Dr. Ingberman's medical school diploma, highlighting her formal education and foundation in medicine.
Photo showing Dr. Ingberman's membership certificate in a prestigious professional medical association, showcasing her industry recognition and networking.