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Dr. Gerson Alcantara Criste, MD

Neurology, Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
The Physicians Surgery Center 2601 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr Criste has dual board-certification in the field of Interventional Pain Management and Neurology. The focus of his practice in non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment of spinal pain. With the help of ancillary and diagnostic interventions, he tries to pinpoint the source of back, neck or arm/leg pain and customize a treatment plan emphasizing on non-narcotic and non-surgical approach to treatment of these conditions. Dr Criste was born and raised in The Philippines where he completed medical school and a surgical internship. He then completed his internship and residency in Neurology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL. After residency, he completed an Anesthesia Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has also done a postdoctoral research fellowship in Neuroscience at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He sees patients at Trinity Neuroscience Institute in Carbondale, IL. A multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, neurologist, pain specialist and therapist, dedicated to the treatment of brain and spinal disorders. At trinity neuroscience, we are able to help patients with any type back or neck condition, from treatment of the simple strain all the way to the most complex spine procedures.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation - 2000

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

The Physicians Surgery Center
2601 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Mon:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Anesthesiology
Neurology
Pain Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Healthlink
Cigna
Tricare
CHAMPVA
Meridian Health Plan
Medicare
Security Life
Aetna Better Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30