Overview
Ava Socik, MD, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides compassionate care for patients with acute and chronic pain. She treats conditions such as migraines, neuropathy, spinal stenosis, cancer pain, complex regional pain syndrome and joint pain. Dr. Socik performs interventional procedures including epidural and facet injections, radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulation and minimally invasive lumbar decompression. She works closely with patients to relieve pain, restore function and improve quality of life.
Her top areas of expertise are Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Acute Pain.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200, Skokie, IL 60076
2100 Pfingsten Rd., Department Of Anesthesia, Glenview, IL 60026
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
David Dickerson, MD, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides individualized, evidence-based care for patients with complex pain conditions. With more than a decade of experience, he uses advanced technologies, including image-guided procedures and microelectrodes, to help patients reduce pain and improve function. Dr. Dickerson also leads efforts to improve opioid safety and expand access to non-opioid treatments across the health system. Dr. Dickerson is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Central Pain Syndrome, Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Knee Replacement.
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University Pain Centers At RUSH
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ava Socik
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ava Socik?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ava Socik by calling their office at 847-945-7246. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ava Socik a top-rated expert for Wallerian Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ava Socik is classified as an Experienced expert for Wallerian Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ava Socik specialize in?
While Dr. Ava Socik is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Pudendal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Ava Socik participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ava Socik has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Wallerian Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Ava Socik's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ava Socik accept my insurance?
Dr. Ava Socik accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-945-7246 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Acute PainDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Socik isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.