![Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD, Anesthesiologist](/doctor_images/c/cd/82737817.jpg?v=76ee)
Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD
Anesthesiologist
5485 N Marmora Ave Chicago IL, 60630About
Dr. Nebojsa Knezevic is an anesthesiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Knezevic ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Knezevic also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, in Serbia Clinical Pharmacology, PhD 0
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor University of Illinois at Chicago -
Awards
- Academic Achievement Award 2019 American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Awards Committee
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD's Practice location
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
5485 N Marmora Ave -Chicago, IL 60630Get Direction
Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD's reviews
Write ReviewMedia Releases
Get to know Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician Dr. Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Knezevic is a well-versed anesthesiologist and pain management specialists serving as Vice Chair for Research and Education at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
A part of Advocate Health Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is one of the state’s largest, most comprehensive nonprofit medical centers. It offers a wide range of medical specialties and is nationally recognized for its medical expertise, innovative technologies, and dedication to patient safety, quality, and service. A commitment to community, medical education, and ongoing clinical research affirms its mission of providing patients the highest quality care in Chicagoland.
Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Knezevic has also been serving as a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has an extensive research history and is always willing to extend his knowledge. Dr. Knezevic published more than 130 manuscripts in prestigious medical journals. His work was cited more than 3000 times, and his citation index (h index) is 27. Dr. Knezevic has a leading role in many anesthesia and pain management committees.
With extensive expertise in basic and clinical research, Dr. Knezevic is an irreplaceable member of translational grants reviewing committees and IRB boards. At present, he is managing several clinical trials (phases I-IV) and testing different pain medications and medical devices for acute and chronic pain at Chicago Anesthesia Pain Specialists.
In regard to his educational background, Dr. Knezevic earned his medical degree and his Doctorate (PhD) degree in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, in Serbia. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and joined the anesthesia team at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in April of 2009.
Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, anesthesiologists also measure the patient’s respiration.
An authority in his field, Dr. Knezevic is a recognized lecturer in many national and international conferences with multiple awards for outstanding achievements. The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Awards Committee presented him with the Academic Achievement Award for his dedication to interventional pain management through teaching, mentoring, and research twice in 2016 and 2019.
Recommended Articles
- The Stories of 3 Inspiring Lupus Patients
Lupus can be devastating for anyone who has it. It is a problem within the immune system of the body in which the defense system of the body starts to attack itself. Lupus is the condition when the body produces excessive antibodies in the blood stream, which confuses the system. The results are...
- Everything You Need to Know About the Chicken Pox Vaccine
The chicken pox vaccine is the medicine given to people who are susceptible to the disease and hence protects one against the vaccine. This vaccine that causes the chickenpox disease is the varicella vaccine. This chicken pox vaccine is usually excavated from a weak virus. This weak virus is...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- What Is the Epiglottis?
What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...
Nearest Hospitals
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTERl
836 WEST WELLINGTON AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60657PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGOl
2900 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60657PRESENCE RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTERl
7435 W TALCOTT AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTERl
5645 W ADDISON STREET CHICAGO IL 60634