World’s Most Influential Leaders Inspiring The Healthcare World, 2024
Thomas Pontinen, MD, Cofounder of Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists graced the cover of World’s Leaders Magazine as one of the Worlds Most Influential Leaders Inspiring The Healthcare World, 2024.
Meet Dr. Thomas Pontinen, a double-board certified specialist in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He is a co-founder of MAPS Centers For Pain Control, which is now the largest interventional pain practice in Chicago. His extensive training includes residencies in anesthesiology and general surgery and a fellowship in interventional pain management, under the guidance of some of the nation’s leading experts in the fields.
Dr. Pontinen is a prolific researcher, with publications in medical journals and contributions to textbook chapters. He has presented at international conferences in surgery, anesthesiology, and pain medicine. His research on chronic wound pain has been featured in Pain Medicine News, a prominent source of information in the field. His expertise has earned him multiple awards from prestigious organizations such as US News & World Report and WebMD. Beyond his research, Dr. Pontinen is known for his compassionate patient care, working tirelessly to help patients regain their quality of life and resume the activities they love. He specializes in addressing complex pain cases through a holistic and integrative approach, utilizing a range of treatment modalities and cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures.
