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Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists
First in proven pain solutions — First in patient care
About Us
For more than 25 years, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists (M.I.S.S.) has provided advanced, patient-centered pain and spine care to Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists — bring deep experience in minimally invasive spine procedures and the latest medical and surgical pain-management technologies, delivered in a compassionate, comfortable setting.
Personalized Pain Management
We tailor treatment to each individual — avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions — and emphasize the least invasive, most appropriate interventions. Medical history, emotional well‑being, and daily habits all influence how pain presents and impacts life. By customizing treatment plans around these factors, we focus on underlying causes, boost effectiveness, and improve quality of life. Our goal is measurable pain relief, improved function, and a faster return to daily life.
Commitment to Innovation
M.I.S.S. physicians actively participate in clinical research and have served as principal investigators on national spine studies, including spinal cord stimulation trials. They are frequently invited to speak at local and national conferences and lead educational programs—Shaun Kondamuri, MD, founded Northwest Indiana’s premier annual pain management seminar. Many local healthcare professionals choose M.I.S.S. for their own care, reflecting the trust our community places in our team.
Pioneering Minimally Invasive Care
M.I.S.S. has a long history of bringing proven innovations to the region. Our “firsts” include early use of:
- Synergy spinal cord stimulators for sciatica and failed back surgery syndrome
- Occipital peripheral nerve stimulation for severe migraine relief
- Nucleoplasty (coblation) and percutaneous laser discectomy for disc decompression
- Vertebroplasty for spinal compression fractures
- Dekompressor and decompression catheter procedures for disc issues
- Spinal endoscopy for scar tissue removal
These treatments, once new, are now widely accepted standards of minimally invasive pain care — and M.I.S.S. was among the first to make them available locally.
What our patients are saying:
I am so happy you knew how to treat me and change my life!
For years Paul’s life was limited by debilitating spinal stenosis that made walking painful and difficult. After receiving the outpatient mild® procedure at M.I.S.S., he regained mobility and independence — and is now returning to the activities and people he loves with renewed confidence and joy.
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Meet Our Team
We combine clinical excellence, ongoing innovation, and a patient-first approach to help you find real relief. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please contact our office.
Greater Reach, Greater Relief:
M.I.S.S. Joins the CPIhealth Network
M.I.S.S. is now part of the CPIhealth network, uniting our commitment to clinical excellence with a larger group of pain management specialists across Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Ohio. Patients now benefit from our proven expertise in advanced interventional treatments, coordinated care, and high standards of clinical outcomes — delivering more effective, evidence‑based solutions for chronic pain.
Find Pain Relief
Schedule an appointment with one of our pain specialists by completing our appointment request form or calling us at 219-836-7246.
