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Rajive K. Adlaka, MD

Pain Management Physician

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Dr. Adlaka is double board certified in both Anesthesia and Pain Management. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Chronic Pain Management. Dr. Adlaka also serves as a volunteer for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians as an instructor, training other physicians in advanced pain management techniques.

Dr. Adlaka did his pain fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo under Dr. Marc Lema a renowned leader in the specialty of pain management. He received a special certificate in Cancer Pain Management from Roosevelt Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.

In 2008, Dr. Adlaka was selected to assist in developing Chronic Narcotic Guidelines for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. An article was published in the Journal ‘Pain Physicians’.

He has also published numerous articles as well as co-authored a chapter in the textbook “The Management of Pain”.

Dr. Adlaka has served the communities of Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area providing pain management services for over 10 years.

70 Best PainPhysicians in America-Beckers ASC Review, 2011
150 Pain Physicians toKnow-Beckers ASC Review, 2012

Licensed in the state of Indiana and Illinois
Diplomat American Board of Anesthesiology 1997
Board Certified in Pain Management American Board of Anesthesiology

Clinical Instructor, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Clinical Instructor, 2003-present
Speakers Bureau, King Pharmaceuticals, 2009-2011
Speakers Bureau, Purdue Pharma, 2011-present

Board of Directors American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2005 — 2008
Member of National Guideline Committee ASSIP, 2006
Board of Managers Medical Staff and Quality Committee Franciscan Physicians Hospital, 2010-present

Opioid Complications and Side Effects 2008;11;S105-S120, Pain Physician 2008
Opioids in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: An Update of American Society of the Interventional Pain Physicians’ (ASIPP) Guidelines 2008;11;S5-S62, Pain Physician 2008
An Updated Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Utility of Selective Nerve Root Blocks, Pain Physician 2007; January 10
Epidural Steroids in the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: A Systemic Review, Pain Physician 2007; January 10
United Nations Health Forum, Female Infanticide, 1990
Sex Bias in Health and Medical Care Allocation Indian Maternal Child Health 1990; April — June
The Management of Pain Book — Chapter 27, Churchill Livingston 1998

High School Graduate, June 1984
Boardman High School, Boardman, OH
Secondary Education, April 1989
Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, India
Residency Training, July 1992
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Transitional Medicine, July 1995
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Anesthesiology Fellowship Training, June 1996
State University of New York at Buffalo Pain Management, Buffalo, NY

Testimonials What Our Patients Say

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This is a doctor who compassionately listens to your dilemma. He uses skillful techniques to discover the root cause of your problem and not just prescribe temporary relief. Dr. Adlaka…

Art H.

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Dr. Adlaka provided me with years of pain control for back pain before my eventual surgery. I tried another pain control doctor once. Biggest mistake I ever made. Anyone who…

Ed R.

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It went well. I was seen by Dr. Tupper.

Kurtis W.

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Both Doctor Adalaka and Doctor Pararmesmar treated me. With both injections and eventually I did had to have surgery but the goal was to have my pain under control without…

Meda M.

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If you are dealing with chronic pain, this is the place to come. I am feeling better than I have in years. Both Dr. Adlaka and Parameswar have cared for…

Beth L.

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I have finally found a doctor who has been able to control my pain. Dr. Adlaka has given me my life back!

Donte J.

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He seems to be very compassionate listening to my fears and willing to work with me. Explained my problem well, as well as, procedure.

Harriet B.

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I suggest you see him for any type of pain you are suffering from. I have sent several family members to see him for his back pain treatment!

Sharyl K.

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The doctor explains all of your options, makes sure you understand everything he has explained, answers all of your questions and does not rush you out of the office.

MANEY M.

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Excellence displayed by all in the office, Dr. explained all options clearly.

Al Klinger

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I’m very impressed with the care that I’ve received from Pain Management. All 3 doctors have been helpful on trying to teach me on how to manage my pain. I…

Betsy S.

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From the doctors to the staff, there are none better. I have had quite a few appointments because of chronic pain. I have always been treated with the best care.…

Jackie

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I found Drs. Parameswar, Tupper and staff to be very professional and compassionate. Relief from extreme back pain was gone after one injection. I am extremely happy and pain free…

Fran D.

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I found Drs. Parameswar, Tupper and staff to be very professional and compassionate. Relief from extreme back pain was gone after one injection. I am extremely happy and pain-free after…

Julie M.

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I’ve been seeing Dr.Tupper for a while and he has done everything he could for me I think he’s the best pain doctor around thank you for everything you’ve done…

Amy J.

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I’ve been going to Pain Control Assoc. for quite a while now, seeing Dr. Tupper. Dr. Tupper and his staff have gone above and beyond to help me. Very professional…

Sherry E.

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I have been coming here for years because of chronic pain. The doctors and the staff are fantastic they treat you like a member of a family. They really care…

Karen B.

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I had excruciating pain down my neck, shoulder, and arm. I met with Dr. Tupper and his staff and I couldn’t have been happier. His staff was extremely professional and…

Mary H.

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Testimonials What Our Patients Say

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Ed R.

Kurtis W.

Meda M.

Beth L.

Donte J.

Harriet B.

Sharyl K.

MANEY M.

Al Klinger

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Fran D.

Julie M.

Amy J.

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Karen B.

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