About David Dickerson, MD

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.

My endeavor

My endeavor is providing individualized, high-impact care for all of the members of our community.

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Care philosophy

My treatment philosophy is to build systems that help us reach patients who need us most, using effective therapies delivered by integrated teams. Through timely diagnosis and treatment, we aim to reduce suffering and improve lives while ensuring every patient has access to the care they need.

Overview

  • Languages English
  • Gender Male

Clinical focus

  • Pain Management
  • Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Procedures performed

  • Abdominal TAP Blocks
  • Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation
  • Epidural injections
  • Medial branch blocks (MBB)
  • Transforaminal epidural injections
  • Facet injections and denervation
  • Genicular nerve blocks
  • Hip injections
  • Knee injections
  • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) procedure
  • Medial branch diagnostic nerve blocks
  • Occipital nerve blocks
  • Peripheral nerve blocks
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)
  • PECS blocks
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Sacroiliac joint denervation
  • Sacroiliac joint injection
  • Stellate ganglion blocks
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Sympathetic nerve blocks
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • VERTIFLEX procedure

Conditions treated

  • Abdominal pain
  • Arthritic pain
  • Atypical facial pain
  • Cancer pain
  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Lumbar and cervical facet arthropathy
  • Lumbar and cervical radicular pain
  • Migraine headaches
  • Neuropathy
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Peripheral nerve injury
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Sacroiliac joint pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Post-laminectomy syndrome
  • Back and neck pain

Board specialties

  • Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200
Skokie, IL 60076-1214
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
777 Park Ave. West, Pain Medicine
Highland Park, IL 60035-2433
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
5215 N. California Ave., Suite F600
Chicago, IL 60625-8564
(847) 945-7246 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
3122 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657-3014
(847) 945-7246 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
675 W. Kirchoff Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2371
(847) 945-7246 Get directions
Medical School
  • 2008
    University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 2012
    Anesthesiology
    University of Chicago Hospitals
Fellowships
  • 2013
    Pain Medicine
    University of California, San Francisco
Board certifications
  • 2013
    Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • 2013
    Pain Medicine
    American Board of Anesthesiology
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Reviews (4)
September 17, 2025
Dr. Dickerson took time with us to make sure we understood the procedure and illustrated my problem on my MRI. Dr. D was very personable and visited me both before and after the procedure. Very pleased patient
August 16, 2025
I was listened to and I felt that he really cared about making the pain go away.
July 4, 2025
Everything went well. Very informative
July 3, 2025
He's one of the best doctors I have. I am impressed with his knowledge, skills and experience.I truly appreciate the care that I received.
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