Dr. Karel T. Valenta

Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, is a UW Health anesthesiologist and the medical director of the Pain Management Clinic. Dr. Abd-Elsayed treats patients with chronic pain in the back, neck, knees, shoulders, hips and other areas. He also uses neuromodulation, a therapeutic technique, to manage neuropathic pain in the nervous system. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin. He focuses his research on treating pain with interventional procedures, including electrical stimulation and sacroiliac joint function.Dr. Abd-Elsayed aims to help people get better through compassionate care. He treats patients like his family, so they know they’re in good hands.In his free time, Dr. Abd-Elsayed enjoys chess and music.I care for patients like my own family. I don’t just treat their symptoms; I treat them as people. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, Tenotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Abd-Elsayed is currently accepting new patients.

David Cohen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Machesney Park, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Febrile Neutropenia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

Perry Pickhardt, MD, is a UW Health radiologist and a professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He performs advanced abdominal imaging to help diagnose a wide range of conditions affecting the stomach, large and small intestines, liver, spleen and gallbladder.Dr. Pickhardt uses X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds to diagnose conditions such as abdominal pain, appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) and diverticulitis (inflammation or infection in the pouches of the digestive tract). He also performs biopsies (removing tissue or cells for examination) using imaging guidance.Dr. Pickhardt believes teamwork is important for figuring out a patient’s condition and the next steps of their treatment. He listens carefully to what patients tell him about their pain or discomfort before using the most advanced technology to uncover the reason behind a patient’s health condition.In addition to his clinical practice and teaching role, Dr. Pickhardt conducts research on CT scans to find new ways to screen for colon cancer and perform virtual physical exams.In his free time, Dr. Pickhardt enjoys sports, music, traveling with his family, playing golf and restoring a prairie.I enjoy figuring out how to help a patient get on the road to recovery. Dr. Pickhardt is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Ascites, Ureterocele, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pickhardt is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Pickhardt is currently accepting new patients.