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Community Health Profile: Ivanchenko M.D. — A Pain & Rehabilitation Center Serving Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove, IL — Tucked into the suburban landscape of Buffalo Grove lies a unique medical facility dedicated to helping people reclaim their lives from chronic pain: the Ivanchenko M.D. Pain & Rehabilitation Center, located at 985 S. Buffalo Grove Road. Under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Ivanchenko, M.D., the center provides integrative, non-surgical solutions for patients suffering from spinal, joint, and soft-tissue pain. Ivanchenko M.D.+2WebMD Doctor Directory+2

A Doctor with a Vision

Dr. Ivanchenko, the medical director of the center, brings more than 30 years of experience to his work. According to the clinic’s “About Us” page, his career began in Russia, where he graduated from the Saratov Medical University in 1985. Ivanchenko M.D. After relocating to the U.S., he completed his residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. Ivanchenko M.D.+1 He is board-certified in family practice, but his passion for pain medicine led him to build a comprehensive rehab center that emphasizes non-surgical, integrative care. WebMD Doctor Directory+2Ivanchenko M.D.+2

Notably multilingual, Dr. Ivanchenko speaks English, Russian, and Bulgarian, allowing him to connect deeply with a diverse patient base. Ivanchenko M.D.

A Holistic Model of Pain Management

What sets Ivanchenko Pain & Rehabilitation apart is its combination of modern therapies and non-invasive techniques. The clinic offers a full suite of services:

• Physical therapy with a personalized, hands-on approach Ivanchenko M.D.+1

• Spinal decompression therapy, designed to gently relieve pressure on the spine without surgery Ivanchenko M.D.

• Injections, when needed, to address joint or soft-tissue pain Ivanchenko M.D.

• Acupuncture, which complements more traditional Western therapies Ivanchenko M.D.

The goal: to reduce pain, restore mobility, and maximize patients’ quality of life. Ivanchenko M.D.+1

Patient Experience & Community Impact

The facility is highly rated in the local community. According to MapQuest, the medical center holds a 4.5-star average rating, with many patients expressing genuine appreciation for Dr. Ivanchenko’s care and his staff’s professionalism. MapQuest One patient review highlights how their chronic back pain significantly lessened after treatment, calling Dr. Ivanchenko “a doctor from God.” MapQuest

Patients also appreciate the clinic’s operating hours, which include extended evening availability on weekdays, making it easier for working adults to get appointments. first

A Personalized, Assessment-Driven Approach

Dr. Ivanchenko begins each new patient relationship with a comprehensive medical assessment. Ivanchenko M.D. Rather than defaulting to medication or invasive procedures, he designs treatment plans that may blend manual decompression, rehabilitative exercises, physical therapy modalities, injections, and, when necessary, medications. Ivanchenko M.D.

His center’s philosophy: treat the whole person, not just symptoms. This reflects a broader trend in pain medicine, where integrative care – combining traditional and alternative techniques – often yields better long-term outcomes for chronic pain sufferers.

Accessibility & Operation

• Location: 985 S. Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Chamber of Commerce+1

• Phone: (847) 681-1161 Ivanchenko M.D.

• Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm first+1

  • Saturday: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm first

  • Sunday: Closed first

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Why This Center Matters

In a suburban area like Buffalo Grove, access to non-surgical pain management is not always easy or common. Ivanchenko M.D. Pain & Rehabilitation Center fills an important niche by offering evidence-informed, conservative care for patients who might otherwise consider surgery or long-term reliance on high-dose pain medication.

By combining manual techniques (like decompression), physical therapy, and acupuncture, the clinic provides options for patients who want to avoid or minimize invasive procedures. Moreover, Dr. Ivanchenko’s decades of experience, multilingual abilities, and patient-centered philosophy help build trust and long-term relationships.

Ivanchenko M.D. Pain and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients.​Our emphasis is on the integrative medicine and nonsurgical comprehensive decompression of acute and chronic pain arising from spinal problems, sports, accidents, work related injuries or other conditions.